The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the. McDaniel was on. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Gordon Solie sits down with the American Dream and the Chief for an interview in CWF. 3. January 9 1970 Wrestling Program Harlingen Texas NWA Chief Wahoo McDaniel. From $21. Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive. The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the second round of the 1960 NFL Draft. Chief Wahoo was created in 1946 at the request of Bill Veeck, the legendary baseball impresario who was then the Indians’ owner. EST. Mulligan even became a pro with Gagne's American Wrestling Association, where he was billed as being 6' 9" and. Slaughter, Greg Gagne, The Samoans, Abdullah the Butcher, David Von Erich, Roddy Piper and Larry Zbyszko are on the cover. Today would have been the 82nd birthday of Old School NWA Legend “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel (Real name: Edward McDaniel). Wahoo was able to land flurries of chops, sending the Champion reeling on many occasions early on. "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell and George "Two Ton" Harris, plus Ole Anderson vs. Date: 04. Rick Martel - AWA World Heavyweight Champion. McDaniel was originally. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. For the AWA World Heavyweight Title: Cool Curt Hennig (ch) vs. ”Rick Rude tries to take down the experienced Wahoo McDaniel in a Strap Match. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, The Brisco Brothers, and more!The stories of Wahoo McDaniel could easily fill a book, and now, thanks to his wife Karen, they have. The Tale of Turn It Up | Jarkaster Journey. Sections of this page. by Dick Bourne. Wahoo was a star in the NFL, playing on four different teams from 1960-1968. Title Match Media LLC created, shot & edited the 2. wahoo-mcdaniel. Dusty Rhodes & Wahoo McDaniel fought Terry & Dory Funk Jr. The two were the top two singles babyfaces at the time, both top challengers for the NWA World Heavyweight title when champion Terry Funk brought the ten pounds of gold. "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel, the former pro football linebacker who eventually became one of. C. imported from Wikimedia project. Griquas, South African team named after the Griqua people, however their symbol is an oryx. Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus and Providence Children's Hospital. Mortis. Japan paid very well. a Beau of the WWF/WWE¢s Beverly Brothers) was the national dead lift champion for his 821lbs press. Wahoo and Dick The Bruiser vs Ernie Ladd and Superstar Graham 3. In 1947, Bill Veeck, the owner of the team hired JF Novak Company to create a logo for Cleavland. It began on Saturday, Sept. From $19. A SPECIAL LOOK BACK ON THE LIFE & CAREER OF CHIEF WAHOO MCDANIELKaren McDaniel, The Widow of Chief Wahoo McDaniel Will be my Very Special Guest to talk All Things Wahoo and recall stories from The Road, The Bar and All Points In Between!JOIN US!You Do Not want To Miss This Episode!. Sgt. Savage then trained briefly under the "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff at his school in Indian Trails, North Carolina. One of the great storylines of the year 1984 (and honestly of any year during the Mid-Atlantic era in Jim Crockett Promotions) was the slow-burn heel turn of one of the most beloved wrestlers ever in the territory, Chief Wahoo McDaniel. The feud began anew when Flair returned from his. Meet the people who are. Of course, Chief Wahoo never honored anyone. 4. The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the. k. Saito: Black Jack Lanza: Yokozuna: Afa the Wild Samoan: Big John Studd "Prince of Darkness" Kevin Sullivan:the end of the chief In retrospect, the team probably should have dropped the name when it dumped Chief Wahoo on January 29, 2018. comTwitter. Going back old-school, Chief Wahoo McDaniel was a very successful NFL football player before moving on to professional wrestling. John Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966), better known by the ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield (abbreviated JBL), is an American color commentator and retired professional wrestler, who wrestled in WWE from the mid-90s, up until 2009, when he announced his retirement after WrestleMania XXV. Billed as being 6 foot 9 inches and over 300 pounds, Windham was a raw-boned cowboy in the vein of Bobby Duncum or Stan Hansen. The top "good guy" tag team of 1976 was the pairing of the scientific Texan "Number One" Paul Jones with Oklahoma's "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. GCW @ Atlanta, GA – Omni – March 9, 1980 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton Chief Lone Eagle defeated. The legends of TV Wrestling! All Star Wrestling. Currently Reading. With his football career done, the legendary Wahoo McDaniel requested Blackjack Mulligan to take up pro wrestling. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Find out his bio, stats, highlights, news and legacy on his official WWE Hall of Fame profile. Find out his bio, stats, highlights, news. From the Sam Houston Coliseum, May 14, 1982. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. . a Beau of the WWF/WWE¢s Beverly Brothers) was the national dead lift champion for his 821lbs press. In 1988 the area around Waxahachie was chosen as the site for the Superconducting Super Collider, which was to be to be world's largest and most energetic particle accelerator, with a planned ring circumference of 87. $27. He started his football career in the 1960s and would wrestle in the off-season, until he turned full-time by the end of the decade. In one case, heel Greg “The Hammer” Valentine broke Chief Wahoo McDaniel’s leg, igniting an epic feud. Veeck hired a designer hired to come up with an emblem that. Rick Rude "Indian Strap" NWA The Great American Bash '86:. Unique Chief Wahoo stickers featuring millions of original designs created and sold by independent artists. Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. Blogs DJ Jarka-October 2, 2023 0. Yeah, the odd laugh rises up from the primordial soup of a script. WAHOO McDANIEL & PAUL JONES vs. 07/17 Pittsburgh, PA Gorilla Monsoon, Smasher Sloan & Waldo Von Erich beat Wahoo McDaniel, Chief Big Heart & Chief White Owl. See more of Mid-Atlantic Championship-World Wide & NWA WCW 1980's on Facebook. Goldbach, who worked for a local ad agency, defends Wahoo to this day. Edward McDaniel (June 19, 1938 – April 18, 2002) was an American Choctaw-Chickasaw professional American football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. k. While playing. Wahoo McDaniel was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional football player and later as a professional wrestler. 07/13 Washington, DC Wahoo McDaniel, Chief Big Heart & Chief White Owl vs. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Cool Curt Hennig (w/Madusa Miceli) vs. Ed McDaniel has appeared in 1 show and no movie. After he. Paul Jones (Starrcade 11/27/86) Hot Main Event in Raleigh in 1976. Notorious for. 5. or Best Offer +C $24. Don "The Rock" Morocco: Ken Patera (WWF) Ken Patera (AWA) Mr. Wahoo is often compared to Chief Jay Strongbow, who played a Native American wrestler at the time. 1984-11 - Wrestling's Main Event (credit: @wrestlerweekly) Ric Flair - NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Another ex-Jet makes the Hall of Fame: The late Wahoo McDaniel, who played linebacker for the #Jets in 1964-65, has been named a @WWE Hall of Fame legacy inductee. Chief Wahoo was a caricature of a Native American that was used as the team's logo from 1947 to 2018. “I was a football player first and foremost, who entered wrestling to supplement my income,” said McDaniel, 62, from his. (Texas Tornado match) WCCW @ San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum – January 29, 1984 Kevin Von Erich vs. McDaniel, who lost both of his kidneys about 4½ years ago, died Thursday night at Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston, his. From $19. Wahoo and Dick The Bruiser vs Ernie Ladd and Superstar Graham 3. A THREE PART SERIES by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway PART TWO Between 1981 and 1984, the NWA took the U. Wahoo McDaniel and Chief Jay Strongbow made a brief return to the WWF in 1993, mostly in honor of Tatanka. 2005: EZ Money & Jay Eagle defeat Dookie Payne & Mark Slain. The Story of the Heel Turn of Chief Wahoo McDaniel (Part 2) Part Two in a Four-Part Series . Unlike Strongbow, Wahoo McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Slaughter make their way to the ring. Whatever the mix, Wahoo bears a worthwhile resemblance to the photo portrait of Sitting Bull taken sometime around the time the great chief cut George Armstrong Custer's heart out and ate it. CLE Triple Threat Essential T-Shirt. Oklahoma football: More Wahoo McDaniel stories. He. Karen is getting involved with the wrestling family again and is picking up where she left off as one of the greatest robe. Wahoo! Tags: wahoos Graphic tees. “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel vs. to a no contest Georgia Heavyweight Champion Mr. Adria. Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American retired professional wrestler and actor. PAUL JONES---Jones also became one half of the NWA World. Ok, so it wasn’t a technical marvel or anything, but the crowd were firmly into it, and that made all the difference. McCool originally worked as a middle. Available in Plus Size T-Shirt. NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Nonetheless, Going Long offers solid season-by-season coverage of a neglected moment in American sports history (the public memory of coaches like Sid Gillman, who trained everyone from Al Davis to Chuck Noll, and players like Jack Kemp and Tom Flores has faded with the passage of time), with a handful of entertaining anecdotes. I don't remember the exact phrases or trick lines, but by the end of his rant, we. In March he would make trips to Texas as well. 9M s. Karen McDaniel on the passing of Wahoo McDanielJoin this channel to get access to perks:prio. And we watched the Saturday am shows working on them. McDaniel was a major star in The American Wrestling Association and prominent. NWA National Heavyweight Title: Tully Blanchard [c] w/ JJ Dillon vs. “I’m happy for the wrestlers. On June 19, 1938 Edward "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel was born beginning one of the most interesting lives of any Choctaw. View the most current football statistics for Wahoo McDaniel, Linebacker, for the Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at The Football Database. WINNER is “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel (Disqualification, 2:29) "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel, the former pro football linebacker who eventually became one of. George South is also credited for training Bragg. Friends, family recall Wahoo's legacy. On June 11, 1975, Paul Jones and Wahoo McDaniel defended their NWA World Tag Team Titles against former champions Gene and Ole Anderson in the WRAL TV Channel 5 studios in Raleigh, North Carolina. 07/13 Washington, DC Wahoo McDaniel, Chief Big Heart & Chief White Owl vs. Wahoo McDaniel was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional football player and later as a professional wrestler. . ワフー・マクダニエル（ "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel、本名：Edward Hugh McDaniel、1938年 6月19日 - 2002年 4月18日 ）は、アメリカ合衆国のプロレスラー、アメリカンフットボール選手。オクラホマ州バーニス出身のチョクトー・チカソー族インディアン 。 Stream wrestling at Highspots. The event was at “The Ballpark” in Jackson, Tennessee Sept. WrestleMania X Go Home Show: With Brian Adams, Bill Alfonso, Ray Apollo, Chris Chavis. 4 “I Broke Wahoo’s Leg”. The shirt design. 75 shipping. N. It seems clear that the Chief Strongbow gimmick was a flashy idea to bring more attention to Scarpa, but it doesn't seem like it was one that was all that necessary. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, The Brisco Brothers, and more!Chief Wahoo McDaniel and Charlie Brown (Jimmy Boogie Woogie Man Valiant under a mask with his beard hanging out) vs The Assassins. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. You. Wahoo’s legs were too strong and just too damn thick for the. View the most current football statistics for Wahoo McDaniel, Linebacker, for the Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at The Football Database. Twenty one years ago yesterday, we lost the incomparable legend, “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel. DISC # 1. 1 Paul Jones. He held the NWA United. Please c. . American football player and professional wrestler (1938-2002) Upload media. He made various one off. McDaniel. Who? In 1958, in a game vs. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Ric Flair had been the proud holder of the Mid-Atlantic Television Title for much of 1975, until he was upended for that belt on August 8, 1975 by “Number One” Paul Jones in Richmond. Streaming now 📺 Thank you for 1. By now, Valentine was ready for his first marquee singles feud, taking on Wahoo McDaniel and, in a memorable angle, "breaking" Wahoo’s leg. On sleep overs, we built model cars. Tony Schiavone: “Fans, 9 super spectacular matches that night. CryptoThe stories of Wahoo McDaniel could easily fill a book, and now, thanks to his wife Karen, they have. Growing up in North Carolina, everyone knew "Wahoo Mac Danel. "Wahoo had got in a fight in Denver with some cops, and he put that wrestling move of his -- the sleeper hold -- on a few of them," Neighbors, who was the team's player representative, said. Wahoo McDaniel –The Chief, Celebrated. He died in 2002 at the age of 63. Endowed with the legs and hindquarters of a grizzly bear, the 6’1″, 270-pound McDaniel steadies himself. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. The two squared off during the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 1974 year-end highlights. Wahoo was respected by other. Wahoo McDaniel claimed the Mid-Atlantic Title on June 29, 1975 in Asheville, North Carolina, with a spectacular victory over Johnny “The Champ” Valentine. Slater was at a Tampa lounge one night having drinks with Andre the Giant, Chief Wahoo McDaniel and Tommy Rich. A stand-out college footballer at Oklahoma, McDaniel spent eight years in the NFL as a middle linebacker with the Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, New. Synopsis. 2 babyface, Chief Jay Strongbow, where he broke Strongbow’s leg. American football player and professional wrestler (1938-2002). McDaniel was a major star in the. More. Michelle Leigh Calaway (née McCool, born January 25, 1980) is an American professional wrestler who is best known for her time with WWE, where she performed under her real name as Michelle McCool. Like the true heel that he was, Valentine capitalized on the opportunity by wearing a black shirt that simply read "I Broke Wahoo's Leg" on the front and "No More Wahoo" on the back. Chief Wahoo McDaniel. vs Ernie Ladd 2. He was a long-time pro football player who also became a professional wrestler. Wrestling – 1983 – Special – Interview With Chief Wahoo McDaniel & Rick Flair Before Their Charlotte Coliseum Match 1954 Midland High School Yearbook Featuring Sophomore Wahoo McDaniel 1 956 Midland High School Catoica Yearbook Featuring Senior Wahoo McDaniel (lower row 2nd from left)High Point's Jeff Billings, a self-professed wrestling fanatic, used to watch Wahoo wrestle all the time back in the 1970s and early '80s when professional wrestling was big business in the Triad. In an interview with MidAtlanticWrestling. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known. GCW @ Atlanta, GA – Omni – March 9, 1980 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton Chief Lone Eagle defeated Billy the Kid It was said that Edward (Chief Wahoo) McDaniel was from Waxahachie, but he was born in Bernice, Oklahoma. Only Blackjack and Mid-Atlantic fans in Charlotte, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia knew how devastating. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. McDaniel and John Valentine. 25 Years after Starrcade – Q&A with Ric Flair & Harley Race. Back to Design. vs Superstar Graham (strap match) 7. Luke Joseph Scarpa [2] (October 4, 1928 – April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. 6: 19. McDaniel was originally a. The ultra popular duo of Paul Jones and Wahoo McDaniel became NWA World Tag Team Champions on the 15th, dethroning the seemingly invincible Anderson. . . He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. Roles: Singles Wrestler. Jamieslan. Chief Jay Strongbow; Wahoo McDaniel; Most Hated: Jimmy Snuka; Paul Jones; Greg Valentine; Pat Patterson; Masked Superstar; Bobby Duncum; King Curtis; Ken Patera; Nick Bockwinkel; The Spoiler; This web site exists to provide the information on professional wrestling and is neither affiliated nor endorsed by any pro-wrestling organization. A few months ago, Lawler celebrated his 50th wrestling anniversary and more than a dozen championship titles by wrestling, of course. And the Chief had clearly had enough. Bobby Shane vs Rocky Montero In other matches Rocky Montero and Bobby Shane battled to a one fall draw, and Tex McKenzie defeated The Mummy in a two out of three fall match. The company used to design patches worn by Cleveland police and fire departments. The Rivalries. 2005:Ed “Wahoo” McDaniel, one of pro wrestling and pro football’s most colorful characters, was an avid sportsman himself. AWA ESPN TV Taping - Event @ Nashville, Tennessee, USA. In the Greensboro Coliseum on April 2, 1978, Chief Wahoo McDaniel finally took the measure of Greg Valentine to again capture the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship. Chief Wahoo is a logo that was used by the Cleveland Indians, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1951 to 2018. In contrast, popular NWA worker Wahoo McDaniel was a legitimate Native American. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. How tall was Wahoo McDaniel? Wahoo McDaniel was 6-1 (185 cm) tall. Wrestling, before retiring from the ring in 1986. com. In 1977, Greg would defeat Wahoo for the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title and would add insult to injury by breaking McDaniel's leg and then. vs. From $1. Wrestling – 1983 – Special – Interview With Chief Wahoo McDaniel & Rick Flair Before Their Charlotte Coliseum Match 1954 Midland High School Yearbook Featuring Sophomore Wahoo McDaniel 1 956 Midland High School Catoica Yearbook Featuring Senior Wahoo McDaniel (lower row 2nd from left) High Point's Jeff Billings, a self-professed wrestling fanatic, used to watch Wahoo wrestle all the time back in the 1970s and early '80s when professional wrestling was big business in the Triad. FrozenGoggles. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn StumbleUpon Pinterest Reddit. Bob Burns. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the Choctaw-Chickasaw. Chief Wahoo McDaniel6. Wahoo McDaniel would return from injury a couple of months later and win back the belt. Jonny's son Greg would "break" Wahoo's leg in 1977 resulting in the iconic, "I Broke Wahoo's Leg" shirt. Bragg began his wrestling career in 1975, being trained by Wahoo McDaniel who was a hunting buddy of Bragg's Father. Jos LeDuc. 1976 was arguably Wahoo's finest year in the Mid-Atlantic area, and was defined in large measure by the feud between Wahoo and Ric Flair over the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title. Other matches on this show included Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. . It was said that Edward (Chief Wahoo) McDaniel was from Waxahachie, but he was born in Bernice, Oklahoma. Angry Ed. 2. Smasher Sloan, Waldo Von Erich & Jerry Graham with Haystacks Calhoun as special referee. . At this summer’s NWA Legends FanFest we had the opportunity to do an interview with Karen McDaniel, the widow of former NFL and wrestling great, Wahoo McDaniel. Wrestling #2 (sub. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. 1 miles). EPISODE 44 - DINNER WITH THE KING - Jerry Lawler and Glenn MooreLISTEN: Lawler rants about the Indians removing Chief Waho. Follow along as the. Wahoo and Dick The Bruiser vs Ray Stevens and Nick Bockwinkle 5. C $409. Aug 13, 2020 - Explore FATTDADDDY's board "WAHOO McDANIELS" on Pinterest. Update your shipping location. Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. . C. After football, at the urging of Wahoo McDaniel, Windham trained with Joe Blanchard in Corpus Christi, Texas and later with Verne Gagne and became a professional wrestler in the American Wrestling Association. 63 years biography, photo, best movies and TV shows, news, birthday and age, Date of Death. . EWA The War Dance Never Dies: A Tribute To Chief Wahoo McDaniel Event. Luke Joseph Scarpa [2] (October 4, 1928 – April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay. He was just amazing. During his successful career in the NFL, Wahoo also […]Mickie Laree James-Aldis (born Mickie Laree James on August 31, 1979 in Montpelier, Virginia), already a local softball legend, became more widely known as an American valet and country music singer turned professional wrestler, trained by the staff of KYDA and The Funkin' Conservatory. Also providing commentary was former AWA champion Verne Gagne, who mentioned that McDaniel was an NFL linebacker and that when McDaniel was a kid, former. A. Business, Economics, and Finance. More recent stars such as Steve McMichael and Kevin. Location:Edward Hugh McDaniel[2] (June 19, 1938 – April 18, 2002) was an American Choctaw-Chickasaw[3] professional American football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. He regularly competed in various National Wrestling Alliance. +$2. Wayne Bloom versus Chief Wahoo McDaniel Commentator Lee Marshall mentioned that Bloom (a. KaneRobot. Chief Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63 HOUSTON -- Wahoo McDaniel, the former pro football player who became one of pro wrestling's most flamboyant figures, has died of complications from renal failure and diabetes. The Wrestler (1974) as Himself. com player ID (new scheme) wahoo-mcdaniel. During the late 70’s The Hammer feuded extensively with Chief Wahoo McDaniel over the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, breaking his leg in the process. Thos is just an awesome example of getting something out of nothing. Two of Wahoo's top rivals, Johnny Valentine and Ric Flair, were in that crash. Pro wrestling fans know Ed by his ring name – Chief Wahoo McDaniel. title from Wahoo McDaniel on three separate occasions, leading Wahoo (understandably) to believe that the NWA was out to get him in some way. Ed McDaniel. . Classic - My Photos Mix Photo. From March 19th, 1988 at the Showboat Sports Pavilion . os T-Shirt Essential T-Shirt. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Wahoo McDaniel. Wahoo was born in the small town of Bernice,. McDaniel was originally a football player. Internet Wrestling Database. (gentle upbeat music) And at one match he was wearing a breechcloth and someone, might have been Ollie. McDaniel had a legendary feud with Jonny Valentine in the mid-'70s where the two assaulted each other with strikes and chops. Chief Wahoo. He's Wahoo McDaniel b Rick Rude in an Indian strap match 9:05 * Jimmy Valiant b Paul Jones with Valiant’s wife’s hair up against Jones’ hair 4:00 *1/4 Tully Blanchard b Dusty Rhodes to win the. 5: 25. Chief Wahoo McDaniel. NWA Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling house show footage -- 70's to early 80's. Results matching fewer words. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. his work against. 95. Learn about the life and career of Wahoo McDaniel, a former football player and wrestler who became a star attraction in both sports and a five-time NWA United States Champion. DISC # 3. Chief Wahoo McDaniel. He held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times and feuded with stars like Boris Malenko, Superstar Billy Graham and Ric Flair. 50 shippingSteel Cage match between Magnum T. We continue our look at Chief Wahoo McDaniel as he starts his full time career in Pro Wrestling. Wahoo was there. “I was a football player first and foremost, who entered wrestling to supplement my income,” said McDaniel, 62, from his home in Charlotte, N. Jonny's son Greg would "break" Wahoo's leg in 1977 resulting in the iconic, "I Broke. 47. Please c. This match didn’t have commentary either and I don’t know the name of Wahoo’s opponent. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Chief Red Eagle. After many months of battling Valentine, Wahoo. He was also a legit badass on the gridiron, playing for such teams as the Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and the Miami Dolphins. Wahoo!'. McDaniel took the match to the new Champion, particularly in the first fifteen minutes or so. When “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel entered the Mid-Atlantic area in the summer of 1974, he knew he was walking into a “lion’s den” of top villains who were looking to further their impressive reputations by knocking off the former NFL star. Slaughter tries and fails to trip Wahoo but Humperdink does not. When was Wahoo McDaniel born? Wahoo McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938. Chief Wahoo is a logo that was used by the Cleveland Indians, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1951 to 2018. 09. An inner-ear infection, caused by an antibiotic he took for a chest infection, has thrown off his balance. blacktopfinds (839) 100%. "I could run and jump, finished second in the state in the shot put with a toss of 58-feet plus, and third in the discus," Wahoo says. Late Sooner LB and former wrestling champion "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel is up in heaven applauding that nasty body slam by the future Hall of Famer. More recent stars such as Steve McMichael and Kevin. Jerry Thomas Bragg (born August 18, 1953), better known by the ring name Chief Jay Eagle, was an American professional wrestler, promoter and businessman. 6w. Type: Event. I was a football scholarship teammate in the same class as. McDaniel played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and held the record for the longest punt in NCAA history. to a no contest Georgia Heavyweight Champion Mr. He is survived by his mother, Karen Reeves McDaniel; two brothers, Zachary McDaniel; Nolan McDaniel; sister-in-law Jennie Strickland McDaniel. WAHOO BEATS UP TULLYYou can’t find any clips from Houston Wrestling because the family of Paul Boesch owns them all, but, well, here we go! Wahoo McDaniel! Wahoo McDaniel’s story is one of the most interesting in the sport, as the Oklahoman was a standout performer not only in professional wrestling, but also as a member of several successful NFL squads. A simple Wahoo vs Jaques Goulet match becomes a bloodbath when Roddy Piper's henchman, Abdullah, runs out and goes on the attack! Mid Atlantic's attempt to c. Description. He had a legendary rivalry with Ric Flair, who he met and battled for the NWA World title several times. There had been a number of times over the years that titles had been held up, most recently as outlined earlier with Wahoo McDaniel and this very championship! In 1981, Wahoo was stripped of the title and the title was held up and. McDaniel took the match to the new Champion, particularly in the first fifteen minutes or so. Don Muraco/Jimmy Snuka/Dick Murdoch. 2005. Triple H & Shawn Micheals Getting The DX Poster Ready For Some Action. Shipping to: 98837. Butch Reed. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Wahoo McDaniel, Choctaw-Chickasaw, played defensive back for different American Football League (AFL) teams between 1960 and 1968. Tag Team Title: Ivan Koloff & Krusher Khruschev [c] vs. After a hall of fame career as a linebacker in the NFL, Ed McDaniel became a professional wrestler, working for the NWA, the WWF, the AWA and many of the territories across the country. AWA ESPN TV Taping - Event @ Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Search MyspaceThe bulk of his accomplishments leading up to this run happened in the NWA Territories, where he famously clashed with Chief Wahoo McDaniel and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. He was a. Ricky the Dragon Steamboat and Jay Youngblood vs Gary Royal and Kelly Keniski. Letters to the Editor for April 29As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel, the former pro football linebacker who eventually became one of. From the Sam Houston Coliseum, May 14, 1982. Wahoo was able to land flurries of chops, sending the Champion reeling on many occasions early on. Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Karen McDaniel with a robe she made for Tully Blanchard. Interceptions. IMDB Wikipedia. "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel; Edward McDaniel; edit. Wahoo McDaniel had a career-high 2 interceptions during the Denver Broncos 14-10 win against the Boston Patriots on September 29, 1963. 16 Time World Champion The Nature Boy. Classic - My Photos Mix Photo. During a match in Raleigh, NC in 1977, Valentine would trap McDaniel in his signature Figure Four Leg Lock, breaking Wahoo’s leg and winning the title in the process. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. . At this juncture everyone would finally hear from the Indian Chief himself, Wahoo McDaniel! Wahoo McDaniel & Johnny Valentine - Johnny Valentine (May 29, 1971 - July 30, 1971) Wahoo McDaniel & Antonio Pugliese/Tony Pug - Tony Parisi (January 20, 1970 - April 7, 1970) Wahoo McDaniel & Thunderbolt Patterson - Thunderbolt Patterson (August 15, 1969 - November 25, 1969) Wahoo McDaniel & Chief White Owl - Chief White Owl (May 11, 1965.