He is the elder son of the legendary wrestler Gene Kiniski and is best known for his work with Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and WCCW. Kelly Kiniski was trained by his father, the legendary "Canada"s Greatest Athlete" Gene Kiniski. On December 26, 1980, he teamed with his father to defeat Moose Morowski and The Destroyer in an NWA All-Star Wrestling tag team match in Vancouver.
Early career
He made his professional debut with Stampede Wrestling on August 1, 1980 in Calgary, defeating Texas Red Miller. He spent his first year in the sport competing primarily in Canada, splitting his time between Stampede and NWA All-Star. Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1982-1984)
In 1982, Kelly debuted in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.
In 1983, he formed a tag team with One Manitoba Gang.
On July 20, 1983, they lost the titles to Rufus R. Jones and Bugsy McGraw. Kelly and Object Management Group challenged Jones and McGraw in several rematches but were unsuccessful in regaining the belts.
World Class Championship Wrestling (1984-1987)
When Fritz"s son Jackie died of electrocution and drowned in a puddle of melted snow, it was Gene Kiniski who broke the news to Fritz, thus prompting Fritz to break a car window with his fist. At WCCW"s Christmas Star Wars event on December 25, 1984, he defeated Rock "North" Roll Buck Zumhofe.
He wrestled for WCCW, as well as later competing in the American Wrestling Association, until 1987 and then retired from pro wrestling.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with One Manitoba Gang
World Class Championship Wrestling
WCCW Television Championship (1 time).
On May 7, 1984, Kiniski, who had previously been injured, gave the title to Killer Khan to defend in a match against Johnny Mantell.
