Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Failed to report flower. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. Try again. While co-author John Cosper does an excellent job filling in the historical significance of Wahoo McDaniels career, in both football and pro wrestling, its Karens insight into what Wahoo was thinking or doing and his reactions to things that make the book even better. > Music An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. He was a popular wrestler in the . the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal 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. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm No BS. Funk said McDaniel would be a big draw even today, and even if he tried he could never be a "heel," the wrestling term for the bad guy. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo 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. This segues right into Wahoos famous pro football career where he bounced around a little, even becoming a fan favorite in New York that rivaled Joe Namath. 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. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Stuntwork and cereal make J. Spade a Wildcard, WWE Raw: Rollins and K.O. 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. 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. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. 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. really believed in wrestling. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. Well-liked. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. An easygoing guy, no angel. 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. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). And he was proud to be from Midland. [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 Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, It's great to be able to recognize how special he was.". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? . Also on a dare and $100 he ran from Norman to Chickasha in Oklahoma in the heat of summer. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. 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 He was athletically gifted, but was also a great promoter for himself both in football and in wrestling, and also had a reputation for doing some wild things that sometimes got him in trouble. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. 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. to Sam Houston. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. ". As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He'd give you his last dime.". He formally retired in 1989. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. > Video 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. 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, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. This angle is particularly remembered for a follow-up interview weeks later with Flair and Valentine throwing change at McDaniel, and Valentine asking him if he needed a custom-made wheelchair for his fat body. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania There have been local and even national legends. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. and Ricky Steamboat. Long before there was The Lunatic Fringe, there was Dirty Dick Slater, a roughhouse redneck who brawled in and out of the ring; proving he didnt live his gimmick he was his gimmick. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives Photo by Howard Baum. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. Bush. Failed to remove flower. watching yet one more time. "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. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian 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 Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. A system error has occurred. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Learn more about managing a memorial . Share them in the comments section below. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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 married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. 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. > The Artist Canvas This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Mar 5: AEW Revolution 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. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick He could do anything. [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). At this time, A.F.L. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New It was during his time in college that he made the switch to offensive line, and originally played center.. Bishop was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the NFL Draft and went on to play nine full seasons as one of John Elways chief protectors after he made the move to offensive guard. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. He was McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He had head coaching stops at Coahoma, Belton, Big Spring and Alice before becoming a college assistant, including a stint at Texas under () and finally coming to Lee. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. ''Well-liked. 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. 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. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. His family followed the oil booms, and ended up in Midland in the late 1940s. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. Ed McDaniel Actor | World Wide Wrestling Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. . last year on the team. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. Home; Cards; PWI. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. The good, the bad and the ugly are all documented here and, after doing years of research on Wahoo myself, that is really all needed to piece together the violent and complicated life of this wrestling legend. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Luther Jacob Goodall (December 30, 1924 - February 21, 1972) was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or Lindsey, who competed throughout the United States with the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Joint Promotions and Stampede Wrestling. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. [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. You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. "He was bigger than life. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. We have set your language to Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Larry Csonka and I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. 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 diabetes. McDaniel was a major star in the American Wrestling Association and prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling, NWA Big Time Wrestling and, most notably, Jim Crockett Promotions. [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. 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. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Required fields are marked *. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. appropriate to send flowers. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Feb 21, 2022, There have been a lot of books written about pro wrestlers, some by the wrestlers themselves, some by writers without much knowledge of wrestling, and some by wrestling historians. 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. 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. [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). I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. 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. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. > Books Resend Activation Email. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was 63. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The Internet Wrestling Database. 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. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. communicate in a match. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Antonio Pugliese & Wahoo McDaniel: def. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. 79705. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. 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. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are He was 63. 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. more of this I can stand. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . Apr 16: Impact Rebellion When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. Your email address will not be published. . Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view 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. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. 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. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. 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. . The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. > Gaming He wrestled until 1989. This is a carousel. Try again later. "We knew we had to stop him to win the game," said former Abilene High quarterback and defensive back David Bourland, who is 74 now and sells real estate in Abilene. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. 4. "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as > Movies & TV Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . That was bigger than most people in those days. 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. Obituaries for April 26. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. well as others,' Csonka said. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. guess who?. 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. (AP Photo). Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Edward McDaniel was cremated. 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. 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. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. He was just amazing.". Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. [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. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. McDaniel. Add to your scrapbook. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This account has been disabled. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. 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. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Wahoo McDaniel, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Edward McDaniel was born in Bernice, Oklahoma on June 19, 1938. June 19, 1938 in 1969, McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel who... 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