Veteran professional wrestler Kevin Nikel, known as Ivan Warsaw and Knuckles Madsen, tragically passed away at 41 after being shot in the abdomen in Arkansas. Nikel, who wrestled in the independent scene and had a stint in WWE NXT, was found bleeding by deputies and later succumbed to his injuries.
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 pic.twitter.com/UwdQVBhoRi
— “The Voice” Lieutenant Dan (@LTDanTheVoice) July 12, 2025
RIP. I hope they’ll find the one who killed him. I bet DB’s the one.
@USA #1
Why? Actually, I can think of two reasons. One, DB is living rent free in your head, and this is why you constantly make these comments about him. Two, you have the maturity level of a three-year-old.
Says the one who still supports Trump. Get out of my face if you’re hurt by my statements. You and DB have brains of a demented disabled.
What does my support of Trump have to do with this? Nothing. I’m not hurt by your statements nor am I even defending DB. I just think DB is living rent free in your head.