Dodson also has the honor of being the first high school trainer chosen to work the Olympic Games when he went to Munich in 1972. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and [4] He attended Midland High School, where he was a track state champion in the shot put and second in the state in the discus. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. He could do anything. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? [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. Resend Activation Email. 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. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. 28.05.1996. 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. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . A system error has occurred. Larry Csonka and In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. "He was the toughest son of (a gun) that I knew, and also, if you could believe this, at the very same time he was one of the nicest people you could run across," said longtime friend and former professional wrestler Dory Funk Jr. "He had a heart of gold, but at the same time if you crossed him he'd fight you at the drop of a hat. His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. About Dykes: Dykes, 74 and a native of Ballinger, was already a successful coach when he came to Lee in 1980, with an extensive background in college and high school coaching. 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. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. 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. He formally retired in 1989. McDaniel had been This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Search above to list available cemeteries. Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. During a contract dispute with the Jets in his second season with the team, he said he could earn more money from wrestling -- $3,500 a week -- than he could playing football. Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. "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. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne 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. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Thanks for your help! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. While many people think of wrestling as an entertaining stage show, there is one thing about the sport that isn't funny: the alarmingly high death rate. He wrestled until 1989. There were also the stories of McDaniel throwing a soda machine off the second story dormitory at Oklahoma, and Funk even related a story of McDaniel bringing a blank pistol to a wrestling match. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, 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. During his time in pro football, McDaniel began his career in pro wrestling and later became one of its most popular stars as "Chief Wahoo." McDaniel died in 2002 after complications from. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . This browser does not support getting your location. 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. 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 wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. He was once dealt to the New York Jets in a nine-player trade, and was the only player in the AFL to have his first name on the back of his jersey. > Canadian Hall of Fame Publish date: May 13, 2019. . Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. Click here to submit your listings. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. "[10], McDaniel also worked for World Championship Wrestling's Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion on May 23, 1993, where he teamed with Blackjack Mulligan and Jim Brunzell and fought Dick Murdoch, Don Muraco and Jimmy Snuka to a no-contest. 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. Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. Verify and try again. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. 4. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark There have been local and even national legends. If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. 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. "[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. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. Also on a dare and $100 he ran from Norman to Chickasha in Oklahoma in the heat of summer. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are The online apartment guide reported in its National Rent Report that the Petroplex cities rank Local music, an outdoor workout class and the Cousins Maine Lobster traveling food truck: here's Blong: The Permian Basin should solve the issue of produced water and show the nation and the "Its not just a place to go hear music but an experience.. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. McDaniel started his pro football career with the Houston Oilers in the American Football Leagues debut season of 1960, and ended it, after stops in Denver and New York, with the Miami Dolphins in 1968. 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. Try again later. > Sporting Connection Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. 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. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. What are your memories of Dick Slater? He spent the next nine months in the service. of us at PWBTS.com. [2] He became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and was also a part of Wilkinson's Sooners football program, where he holds the record for the longest punt at 91 yards. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. characters. PWI 500; . 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 Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M subscribers Subscribe to Title Match http://YouTube.com/TitleMatchWrestling?sub_confirmation=1Back in the 1970s, one of the biggest angles in wrestling happened when Greg Valentine broke Wahoo McDaniel's leg on TV. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. About McDaniel: McDaniel led the Bulldogs to a combined record 15-5 in his seasons as a two-way star for Midland High in 1954 and 1955. A lot of times they didn't tackle him, and they'd hit him and (get dragged) five yards before they could get him down. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. It means a great deal because that job meant so much to me., Former Permian coach John Wilkins on Dykes: He had a really good reputation coming from Texas when he took the job. 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. During a contract dispute with the Jets in his second season with the team, he said he could earn more money from wrestling $3,500 a week than he could playing football. It's great to be able to recognize how special he was.". [2], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 17:07, NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, inaugural AFL Championship-winning season, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, "Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets", "Ric Flair, Wahoo among President George H.W. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. 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 Sorry! Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. the Philadelphia Civic Center as part of the Legends Introduction along with Ole Anderson, All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian There was an error deleting this problem. > Video 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Wahoo McDaniel: def. 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. Try again later. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. But what is undeniable is the man who was simply known as "Wahoo" for much of his life to those outside his family, and either Daddy or Edward to his family, he was an American original. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the Wahoo! 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. 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. Learn more about merges. Your email address will not be published. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. Failed to remove flower. Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: I feel bad in a way because there are so many people more deserving than me on that. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. His stint in the DEA included a 38-month tour in Afghanistan working for the agency prior to his retirement. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion McDaniel. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Required fields are marked *. "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. Jul 1: Money in the Bank Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan whod drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. ). What a battle royal that would be!! The Internet Wrestling Database. White credits much of his success to the mentoring of former MHS coach Thurman "Tugboat" Jones, and said it was because of him that McDaniel became the athlete that he was. Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. .. [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). In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? > Movies & TV 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. 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. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. and Ricky Steamboat. really believed in wrestling. Location unknown. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. No BS. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could A few were bigger drawing cards. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan who'd drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. [4][7][8], While with the Houston Oilers, McDaniel also trained with NWA Amarillo wrestling promoter Dory Funk Sr. and became a professional wrestler as a way to supplement his income[8] by the time he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1961. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Before he knew it, he was teaming with stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Bruiser Brody, Dick Murdoch, Jimmy Golden, and Greg Valentine working in promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Mid-South Wrestling. Bush. [2][7] After he started playing as a linebacker for the New York Jets in 1964, McDaniel started wearing a custom jersey which had the name "Wahoo" sewn on the back above jersey 54, and whenever he made a tackle as a Jet, the public address announcer would ask the crowd WHO made that tackle, in which the crowd would shout, "Wahoo! As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. McDaniel was originally a football player. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. ''Well-liked. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago 79705. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We had a fantastic faculty and our school administration was second to none., Linebacker Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel of the New York Jets posed with this expression as the American Football League team opened its training camp July 15, 1965 at Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, N.Y. Some are flattering, others not so much. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny But its ultimately his wrestling career that wrestling fans want to hear about and it is well covered in this book, including his long run in Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Wrestling with all the in-depth stories from Greg Valentine breaking his leg, his feuds with Ric Flair, Sgt. He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. . guess who?''. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. > Collectibles McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. The book really captures the brutal relationship that Wahoo and Valentine forged and took around the territories from Florida to Texas to the Mid-Atlantic area. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. McDaniel graduated from MHS in 1956 and went to the University of Oklahoma, where he played both offense and defense during his three years, finishing up as a defensive player. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much 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. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. Failed to report flower. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Part of a great wrestling. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. Please try again later. The pistol went off and burned Dory Funk Sr.'s pants, and Funk Jr. said by the time his father was through chastising McDaniel, he had tears in his eyes for feeling so bad. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Wahoo McDaniel Birth name Edward McDaniel Born June 19, 1938 Bernice, Oklahoma Died April 18, 2002 (aged 63) Houston, Texas Cause of death Kidney failure Professional wrestling stats Known as Wahoo McDaniel Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 265 lb (120 kg) Trained by Dory Funk Sr. NWA July 10, 1989. > The Artist Canvas Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo "He was bigger than life. [3][4] He has four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren from Dustin (Vayda and Bo Wayne) and Brittany through Nikki and twins, Morgan and Taylor, through Cindi. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. 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 McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American characters. 3. And this weekend was a chance for those who didn't know him to find out who he was, and for those who did know him to remember some old stories. He was just amazing.". Well-liked. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. Please reset your password. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. He was 63. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. There was a problem getting your location. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. Wrestlemania it & # x27 ; s gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater flamboyant figures you might like SEE. 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