Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Lord Charles Montague (c) & The Great Malenko (c) 2 out of 3 falls Tag Match: NWA American Tag Team Titles (title change) To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 79705. Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that Resend Activation Email. He could do anything. At the same time, Wahoo embarked on a pro wrestling career to supplement the lack of money back in the 1960s for pro football players. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. Its a new award and a new honor and the people have just been fantastic in my stay in Midland., Dodson on the best part of his job as trainer: I guess it was the camaraderie with the athletes, the parents and the student body. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Those stories, though, for his friends and family overshadowed what type of person he was when he was not on the football field or in the wrestling ring. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront McDaniel was on the waiting list to receive a kidney when he died because of complications arising from renal failure, the National Football League Players Association said. McDaniel was originally a football player. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. Try again later. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". After being traded to the NY Jets, he worked briefly for Vince McMahon's WWWF and made his Madison Square Garden debut in January of 1965, defeating Boris Malenko. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. McDaniel had been He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. [6] With his first wife, Monta Rae, he had two daughters, Nikki, born in June 1963 and living in Houston and Cindi, born in October 1965 and living in Azle, Texas. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. His legend began to foster itself when he played youth baseball, but it was on the football field where it started to take on a life of its own. suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. At this time, A.F.L. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. Slater was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to one year of house arrest, two years probation, ordered to stay away from Halbert, and assessed with $18,000 in restitution. That was kind of neat., Bishop on playing for former Lee coach Jim Acree: Being a starter, coach Acree was such a motivation for me and I was really blessed to have him as a coach during those formative years in high school.. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Search above to list available cemeteries. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. [2][3] After he was traded to the New York Jets in 1964,[9] McDaniel began wrestling for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. > Music No BS. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. About Dodson: Dodson, 76 and a Fort Worth native, didnt waste much time after graduating from Texas Christian University in making his way to Midland. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. > Photo Galleries [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. 3. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its just so nice because Ive got so many great memories of growing up in Midland. When Dodson retired, he went to work with the Southwest Orthopedic and Spine Center and Dr. Don Floyd, and started a Saturday morning injury clinic for athletes. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. [6][10] In 1974, McDaniel came to Mid-Atlantic to wrestle for Jim Crockett Promotions and help build up the territory as a singles territory in a feud with a rival from Texas, Johnny Valentine. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If you want a good read about a wrestling legend and an American football hero, I highly recommend Wahoo by Karen McDaniel and John Cosper. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. He never set down real roots anywhere.". Your email address will not be published. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. There are lots of road drinking stories in the book, from drunken brawls in bars, near fatal car wrecks, and the women he met on . From left, Zac McDaniel and Cindi Blank accept an award on behalf of their father the late Wahoo McDaniel, Doc Dodson, Keith Bishop, Ernie Johnson and Spike Dykes. McDaniel was trained by Dory Funk, Sr. and he initially competed in Funk's Amarillo territory while playing for the Oilers and, later, the Broncos. Mar 5: AEW Revolution Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Weve updated the security on the site. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The matches between Valentine and Wahoo were some of the toughest in history.Find out about the one night when Greg fought back during a match and punched Wahoo for real! Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). characters. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career The money was so good in wrestling and allowed much more freedom and independence than in the football world, so it turned out to that the wrestling worlds gain was footballs loss. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at Some were more famous in specific countries. PWI 500; . Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first guess who?''. Wahoo! According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Karen is just one of several wives McDaniel had over the years, and, good or bad, his family is detailed, as well as his up and down relationships with his peers. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. McDaniel. According to one account, Slater was working with Sting in Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling when he punched out a young Sting, dunking Stings head into a toilet for Stings alleged alliance with Dark Journey. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. said. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets, https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/25/sports/wahoo-mcdaniel-63-a-wrestler-and-a-folk-hero-for-fans-of-the-early-jets.html. He wrestled until 1989. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. What you wont hear, since Wahoo is no longer with us, are rants about how he was the greatest and how so-and-so held him back. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. [10] The feud evolved into a tag feud with McDaniel and Paul Jones taking on Valentine and Ric Flair, who McDaniel met in the AWA. His family followed the oil booms, and ended up in Midland in the late 1940s. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, After his professional career ended, Bishop returned to Baylor to finish his degree in 1990 and then went to work for the Drug Enforcement Agency. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. Wahoo McDaniel, who capitalized on his American Indian heritage as a football player and then a professional wrestler, died last Thursday at a hospital in Houston. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. Sorry! However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Puroresu.com, No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy Publish date: May 13, 2019. . Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, based on information from your browser. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. because of what he saw on the other side of the rail: "When I was growing up I had very fond memories of 'Chief' in many In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of McDaniel was on the waiting list to receive a kidney when he died because of complications arising from renal failure, the National Football League Players Association said. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and It closes with his final runs in Florida, the AWA and Mid-Atlantic before retiring and working a shorter schedule on the independents where he again championed the cause for those who were not getting a fair shake. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. McDaniel's football career ended after the 1968 season, but it was early in his pro career that he began wrestling, and it didn't take him long to become a box office draw. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. It will leave you informed and maybe with a smile or a look of shock if you didnt know of the tale of Wahoo McDaniel already. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. A system error has occurred. By then he had established a name in wrestling, bounding into the ring in his signature feathered headdress, toting a tomahawk and doing a caricatured version of a war dance. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. [2] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 1.1 Cobra Corps in Mid-Atlantic 1.2 World Wrestling Federation 1.3 Return to NWA 2 Other media 3 Death 4 Championships and accomplishments McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its quite an honor you know, but theres a lot of people that should be recognized before me and Im truthful in saying that., Former MISD Athletic Director Tim Whalen on Johnson: He was the epitome of a gentleman. Add to your scrapbook. He was a man who was proud of his Native American heritage -- he was part Choctaw and Chickasaw -- and even when his time on the road kept him away from his family he worked at being a good father when he had the chance. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. At a time when sensibilities about ethnicity were not as pronounced as they are today, McDaniel himself, news media representatives, teammates and fans readily spoke about his being on the warpath or wanting more wampum in contract disputes. . What a battle royal that would be!! AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. This means a lot to us, and hes well deserving for it., Former Abilene High football player David Bourland on playing against McDaniel: He was tough as a boot, and he played fullback and linebacker and he weighed about 230 or 240 pounds in high school. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant[8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. ", He grabbed headlines nearly every time he played, and one player in a book about the Abilene High teams said McDaniel would come through the line with a "war whoop.". cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a man that I had always looked up to as a kid. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. Required fields are marked *. well as others,' Csonka said. Now for the first time, we have listed all major Old School Wrestling Stars who are no longer with us, including their date & cause of death: R.I.P. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant [8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. of us at PWBTS.com. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Failed to report flower. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel (June 19, 1938 - April 18, 2002) was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional American football player and later as a professional wrestler. "[4][3] After two seasons with the Jets, McDaniel went to the Miami Dolphins in 1966,[2] and played with this team until his retirement after the 1968 season. Wahoo McDaniel, who capitalized on his American Indian heritage as a football player and then a professional wrestler, died last Thursday at a hospital in Houston. After his stint with the Air National Guard, he returned to Midland and spent the rest of his career at MHS, working numerous sporting events and becoming one of the most well known trainers in West Texas. Wahoo McDaniel defeats The Desperado by DQ. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Year should not be greater than current year. There are lots of road drinking stories in the book, from drunken brawls in bars, near fatal car wrecks, and the women he met on the road. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. McDaniels sister Margaret Smith on what it means for him to be elected into the Hall of Legends: I think its been a long time coming. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, He spent the next nine months in the service. Day of death: 18.04.2002 (at the age of 63) Cause of death: Nierenversagen Gender: male Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg) Background in sports: Football, Ringen, Baseball Career Data Alter egos: Wahoo McDaniel Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Booker Beginning of in-ring career: 1961 End of in-ring career: 1996 McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. Cosper does an excellent job tracing Wahoos wrestling career as he moved from territory to territory and chronicles his greatest feuds against Boris Malenko, Baron von Raschke, Professor Toru Tanaka, Superstar Billy Graham and his main rival Johnny Valentine. Learn more about merges. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This browser does not support getting your location. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. McDaniel being inducted into the Midland ISD Athletics Hall of Legends this weekend is sort of the culmination of a campaign by some in Midland to bring recognition to him for his exploits both in Midland and the rest of his career. Day of death: 18.04.2002 (at the age of 63) Cause of death: Nierenversagen Gender: male Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg) Background in sports: Football, Ringen, Baseball Career Data Alter egos: Wahoo McDaniel Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Booker Beginning of in-ring career: 1961 End of in-ring career: 1996 Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? Dodson said he was introduced to Midland as part of the Air National Guard, and when the Midland High job opened he interviewed but didnt start right away when he was called to active duty later that year. [2][6][8], McDaniel's health started to deteriorate in the mid-1990s,[6] which led to his retirement in 1996, and he eventually lost both kidneys in 2000. Edward McDaniel was cremated. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. "Anybody who knows anything about football in West Texas, they knew about Wahoo," said former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, who is a native of Ballinger. Wonderful Orndorff. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's Thanks for your help! Lou Thesz passed away at about 7:35 a.m. on 4/28, 19 days after undergoing open heart surgery in Orlando, FL, and four days after his 86th birthday. McDaniel's exploits on the playing fields of Midland are sometimes overshadowed by his time playing college and professional football and as a popular professional wrestler. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. He wore a full Native American head dress that Funk said was his way of showing that they could be good guys, and be heroes. The Internet Wrestling Database. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. . McDaniel's health started to deteriorate in the mid-1990s, [6] which led to his retirement in 1996, and he eventually lost both kidneys in 2000. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. In a 2001 Sports Illustrated article, McDaniel admitted that when he played at Oklahoma he drank motor oil and a jug of jalapeno peppers, both on dares. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. After McDaniels last season playing football, he became one of wrestlings enduring good guys, facing opponents like Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bobo Brazil. Click here to submit your listings. With that already on his resume, he went to Oklahoma, where he lettered for three years playing running back and later defensive end, and still holds the school record for the longest punt at 91 yards. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe, lettered in football and wrestling at the University of Oklahoma before turning pro in the American Football League. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. Denise covers the final edition of Dynamite before Sunday's pay-per-view event. He was 63. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. There is a problem with your email/password. Even against Abilene High in 1954 he still found a way to gain more than 100 yards but the Bulldogs ultimately fell in that game. He was 63. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others the Philadelphia Civic Center as part of the Legends Introduction along with Ole Anderson, Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. 2. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". Some are flattering, others not so much. His feud with Johnny Valentine is part of wrestling legend, and he also went into the ring with the likes of Funk, Ric Flair and Rowdy Roddy Piper. He'd give you his last dime.". Watch Title Match PPVs http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Shoots - https://titlematchnetwork.com/wrestling-shoot-interviews-results/ Women Wrestling - https://titlematchnetwork.com/womens-wrestling-results/ Classics - http://TitleMatchWrestlingNetwork.com Title Match on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/titlematchwn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/title.matchwrestling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titlematchnetwork Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/titlematch At this time, A.F.L. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. Learn more about managing a memorial . [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. Time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina he also was in. 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