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Ed Wiskowski, also known as Colonel DeBeers and The Polish Prince, has passed away at the age of 80.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer shared the news on Twitter.
Ed Wiskoski's daughter confirmed his passing. A Kansas City guy who ended up in Portland, good worker, known later as Col. DeBeers in a very controversial gimmick.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 26, 2025The Cauliflower Alley Club also paid tribute to DeBeers on Twitter. Wiskowski was previously honored at a Cauliflower Alley Reunion with a Men’s Wrestling Award in 2004.
It is with profound sadness that the Cauliflower Alley Club announces the passing of Ed Wiskowski, better known to wrestling fan as Colonel DeBeers, at the age of 80. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans worldwide. Thank for the memories. R.I.P. Sir pic.twitter.com/pT150vSIY3
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 26, 2025DeBeers started wrestling in 1972, and he was trained by Harley Race, among others. He had a prominent run in the AWA, and he also wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in San Francisco, Central States Wrestling, NWA Tri-State, and Pacific Northwest Wrestling; he won various titles in the promotions.
DeBeers was a two-time NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion and a five-time NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champion. DeBeers feuded with Scott Hall and Jimmy Snuka during his AWA run.
On behalf of WrestleZone, we send our condolences to Ed Wiskowski’s family, friends, and fans.
