Leo Burke passes away

Canada is mourning the legendary icon Leo Burke who passed away at the age of 76 on July 24, in Calgary. Born Leonce Cormier in Dorchester, New Brunswick, it was likely inevitable that Burke would lace up the boots, to follow in the footsteps of his older brothers Yvon “the Beast” Cormier and Rudy Kay. After turned pro in 1966, Leo quickly became one of the most-revered wrestlers in the country. In addition to being a mainstay down east, competing in the Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling and International Wrestling promotions, Burke found success on the other side of the nation as well, winning the North American Championship multiple times in Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling promotion in Calgary, Alberta…

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CWN would like to send our thoughts, prayers and strength out to the family, friends and fans of Leo Burke. Growing up in the Maritimes, Leo Burke was just as big a star as Hulk Hogan was. When Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling aired on ATV on Saturday afternoons, it was a great time to be a wrestling fan.

Thanks for the memories Leo, you will be missed tremendously.

#RIPLeoBurke 🙏