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Klondike Bill (William Soloweyko) was born on 1 December, 1931 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a William Soloweyko better known by his ring name Klondike Bill. Discover Klondike Bill's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As William Soloweyko
Occupation N/A
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 1 December 1931
Birthday 1 December
Birthplace Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date of death 3 October, 2000
Died Place Pineville, North Carolina, United States
Nationality Canada

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Klondike Bill Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Klondike Bill height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 365 lb.

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Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 365 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Klondike Bill Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Klondike Bill worth at the age of 68 years old? Klondike Bill’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Canada. We have estimated Klondike Bill's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1931

William Soloweyko (December 1, 1931 – October 3, 2000), better known by his ring name Klondike Bill, was a Canadian professional wrestler.

1960

He wrestled in various National Wrestling Alliance territories throughout the 1960s and 1970s, before moving onto World Championship Wrestling.

Soloweyko was an accomplished amateur wrestler.

After training with Stu Hart in the famous Hart Dungeon in Calgary, Alberta, he began his career wrestling as Bill "The Brute" Soloweyko.

He was noted for his barrel-chested physique, beard, and bearhug finishing move.

He was also known for being the only person to consume two 72-ounce steaks at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in the one-hour time limit back in the 1960s.

Bill and fellow wrestler Johnny Heidemann were once kicked out of a buffet after they ate 56 pieces of chicken.

1962

On January 18, 1962, Bill and Whipper Billy Watson defeated Chris and John Tolos to win the NWA International Tag Team Championship, until they dropped the titles back to them in March.

1963

From 1963 to 1964, as Klondike Bill, he performed for the WWWF, often defeating enhancement talent, but served on the losing end against bigger stars like WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino, Bobo Brazil, and Ernie Ladd.

1966

Bill unsuccessfully challenged for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship on multiple occasions in 1966.

1968

However, he enjoyed championship success in 1968, winning the NWA North American Tag Team Championship with Ron Etchison in January, the All Asia Tag Team Championship with Skull Murphy in July, and the NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship in August.

1970

He was hired by Jim Crockett during the 1970s to build guard rails and rings for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, and was also a road agent for World Championship Wrestling.

In addition, he worked for Crockett's minor league baseball team, the Charlotte O's, as a groundkeeper.

1971

On March 21, 1971, he won the NWA National Television Championship from Luke Graham, holding the title until October 9, when he was defeated by Big Bad John.

1974

Bill would also compete for NWA Tri-State, holding the United States Tag Team Championship with Luke Brown in early 1974.

He would then wrestle only sporadically after this.

1990

During the late 1990s, Bill was involved in a storyline that saw Eric Bischoff demoted as president and forced to set up a ring under Bill's supervision.

2000

Soloweyko died on October 3, 2000, at the age of 68, in Pineville, North Carolina.

He had been suffering from a neuromuscular disorder that took away the use of his tongue and left him speechless.