Kevin Nikel (Ivan Warsaw) Passes Away

Unfortunate news via DPCW.

Dogg Pound Championship Wrestling took to their official Instagram page to share the news that Kevin Nikel, who went by Ivan Warsaw and Knuckles Madsen, has passed away.

They wrote the following:

NWA Texas is saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Nikel, professionally known as Ivan Warsaw & Knuckles Madsen.

His contributions to Professional Wrestling will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.

Rest in Peace 💐

Nikel had been wrestling for 18 years. He hailed from Memphis, Tennessee, and was 41 years of age. In 2012 and 2013, he worked house show dates for WWE’s NXT brand.

The last documented match of Nikel’s was in July 2024.

Fightful would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Kevin Nikel.