The WWE Career of Tatanka

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Wrestling Bios Presents - The WWE Career of Tatanka
Tatanka was a WWF / WWE Superstar active in the World Wrestling Federation from 1991 to 1996 (during his initial run). During his early days in the company, Tatanka was very popular with audiences, becoming an instantly recognizable superstar due to his unique gimmick. Tatanka wouldn't get to main event levels during his time in the WWE, but he was was definitely memorable.
Real nane Chris Chavis, Tatanka was trained in Larry Sharpe's Monster Factory before beginning his career in the WWF. He came into the company and began an undefeated streak on TV, a streak that would last for nearly 2 years (however, he was beaten in House Show matches). Tatanka would work against Rick Martel during his early WWF days, having entertaining matches against the model before then working with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 9. As the months progressed, Tatanka was unable to hold onto his winning streak and, eventually, he turned heel and joined the Million Dollar Corporation. Once he was finished with wrestling in 1996, he took time off to spend time with his family, but he did make a WWE return in 2005.
This video looks at The WWE Career of Tatanka. Topics covered include:
01:37 - Tatanka's training to become a professional wrestler
04:49 - The Tatanka Undefeated Streak
05:45 - Tatanka vs The Model Rick Martel
06:54 - Shawn Michaels vs Tatanka at WrestleMania 9
09:40 - Ludvig Borga ending Tatanka's undefeated Streak
10:29 - Tatanka turns heel in the WWF
11:38 - The Jimmy Del Ray / Tatanka Lawsuit
13:36 - The 2005 Tatanka WWE Return
- Much More!
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@Erinski 3 жыл бұрын

He was my favorite. The three sounds that give me the most sensory flashbacks from that era are the ring bell, Ted DiBiase's laugh, and Tatanka's war cry.

@BWalsh737 Жыл бұрын

He was my favorite when I was a kid. I used to do his war dance all the time.

@mikemclean3318 Жыл бұрын

Made me happy being First Nations Man

@jsnb2011 Жыл бұрын

Tatanka and the Ultimate Warrior was my favorite.

@Erinski Жыл бұрын

@Bill Kikstra Yeah, that sucked.

@avib1955 9 ай бұрын

One of my favorites also

@JLvatron 2 жыл бұрын

The Tatanka/Luger feud was amazing. The setup was actually reality-based, especially for this era of WWF.

@BrandonJXN2 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, Tatanka was easily my favorite wrestler. His ring gear was awesome, and he was a great ambassador for Native Americans. Which is why I was absolutely crushed when he joined the Million Dollar Stable. Still never got over that. Lol. Great video. Tatanka is such a underrated wrestler.

@pensacolian211 4 жыл бұрын

I love Tatanka! He was my go to wrestler on Royal Rumble for the SNES back in the day. He'll always be a legend in my eyes.

@davecourt2037 Жыл бұрын

I'd try his finisher sometimes in the Rumble. But the they would be too close to the ropes and I'd just toss em over for the elimation instead lol

@austinoldfield5246 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated wrestlers of his era

@twofour8790 4 жыл бұрын

Austin Oldfield automatic favorite since his first match

@darthrowsdower3554 4 жыл бұрын

agreed. i always thought Tatanka would look great with the world title around his waist

@billbrooks9088 4 жыл бұрын

For sure I'm 38 l remember watching him and he was one of my favorites!!!!!

@julesmcgrules3860 4 жыл бұрын

@@maxtaxplusdotnet he's literally part of a tribe, you potato.

@horrorwhore7946 3 жыл бұрын

Properly rated.

@Dhemize 2 жыл бұрын

Had the honour of watching him wrestle once on the indy scene in 2011, one hell of a performer and always made time for the fans. Thank you Tatanka!

@scar69x 4 жыл бұрын

I always put a thumbs up before watching your videos thats how confident i am of your talents.

@CheapestBigSpender 4 жыл бұрын

Me 3

@MrPek-fe9fp 3 жыл бұрын

Me 4

@gp8229 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@cforbes7553 4 жыл бұрын

Loved him growing up, him Brett Hart, and warrior were my faves.

@mwb6188 4 жыл бұрын

Everytime someone writes Brett with double t Bret loses a year of his life.

@theslickrips5904 2 жыл бұрын

I loved “Texas tornado” too!

@dachronicalalittlebitofeve6630 4 жыл бұрын

The wwf brand at the time was extremely powerful and popular, so many baby faces were just absolutely loved by the fans. Even wrestlers like Virgil, beefcake and many others were adored and it was the best time to be a fan for sure

@hooksncrosses3419 4 жыл бұрын

I remember watching him beat Shaw Michaels at WM 9 and being so angry that he didn't win the IC title! I hated Michaels back in those days. I was 9. Great memories. 👍

@superlex611 4 жыл бұрын

But back then it was not the original plan for Wrestlemania 9 it was supposed to be Marty Jannetty vs Shawn Michaels

@jamesrich3426 4 жыл бұрын

I remember that, I believe I was about 8 y.o... Tatanka was one of my favorites.

@stevenhosea4849 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Whittle Happens. Goodness

@DaileyShorts 4 жыл бұрын

@@iLikeMyOwnPosts I'm also always the same age as WrestleMania! Lol I'm 36 now, 7/11/83 dob. Crazy

@brandtsavoy6123 4 жыл бұрын

I was like 6 and a huge shawn michaels fan and was pissed tatanka kept beating him and seperated his shoulder. Was mad shawn lost the match but kept the belt so i was ok with that

@414trigga 4 жыл бұрын

Chris is actually my cousin! Thanks for the great work!

@Justin-A-Carter 4 жыл бұрын

I met your cousin when I was a child. In Moncton New Brunswick Canada. He is really a nice guy

@kevinthomas4577 4 жыл бұрын

Yee Yee

@darkhorse452 4 жыл бұрын

I met him in thunder bay ont....

@HouseOldSkoolRaver 4 жыл бұрын

Legend of the game

@paulhairston6759 4 жыл бұрын

Your cousin was one of my favorite wrestlers as kid.

@Jonathan-bx4ed 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome man! You do bios on people that the other organizations can careless about but us fans do!

@roguerifter9724 4 жыл бұрын

I think he deserved an IC title run somewhere in his career even if he didn't get it at WM IX. I honestly never realized that he never held a title and he defintely deserves a Hall of Fame slot IMO.

@andrewparker7110 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite OG wrestlers. Wish he would have had a title run.

@robertclark2253 4 жыл бұрын

Like against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 9 or the Tag Team belts with Bam Bam Bigelow at Royal Rumble 1995 instead of 123 Kid and Bob Spark Plug Holly .

@BrianJamesShanley 3 жыл бұрын

Tatanka won a clean pinfall victory over Shawn Michaels in a non-title match in early 1993. He had a TON of momentum. Once he did not get the IC at WrestleMania 9, the magic was gone. He hit a brick wall. They wasted him. He could have went much further.

@TheM8trixHasYou 4 жыл бұрын

Good Ol' "#Blockbuster Video"....Who else remembers those stores?

@Flo-tha_A- 5 ай бұрын

Man I loved Friday's after school heading to block buster to rent games and old WWF videos for the weekend and staying with friends gaming and catching up on old wrestling videos

@NEZLeader 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely believe Shawn Michaels pulled a hogan and changed the finish of the match considering his history of refusing to give up belts by pinfall.

@downtownchicagobarbi 4 жыл бұрын

completely agree. SM screwed a lot of people. I'm sorry somethings aren't worth forgiving. The way the Kliq messed with people lives and money I deem that unforgivable.

@My19812011 4 жыл бұрын

WWE wanted to do Michaels/Perfect over the IC title heading into Summerslam and beyond but Shawn got suspended and Perfect had back problems again, Shawn Michaels had ZERO backstage power back then and had only been a singles wrestler for a year whilst there was no ‘Clique’ either as only Shawn and Scott Hall were around at that time.

@jesterr7133 2 жыл бұрын

I remember loving Tatanka as a kid. It seemed like he was in line for a big push, and then they suddenly abandoned it.

@bricktop. 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I'm bringing like HELL!! Your work is fantastic mate subbed so fast.

@jamieellice4350 4 жыл бұрын

I met him at the big breakfast house in London in 1994.

@mwb6188 4 жыл бұрын

And did he Tomahawk chop you?

@jamieellice4350 4 жыл бұрын

@@mwb6188 no but he did his native Indian chant.

@edwardsanchez3708 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamieellice4350 you should have challenged him to wrestle to the death in the restaurant

@fingersTitan 3 жыл бұрын

I was on TBB when they had Reg Holdsworth / Ken Morley on the show.. We was on the way to school and they were outside his house.. We might of overtaken the interview a little.. He's a D anyway... lol.. Yours beats mine though.

@KennyRedeye29 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka was one of my favourite wrestlers when I was a young kid, I even grew my hair like his 😅 Thank you for this and all of the other videos, one of my favourite KZfaq channels, I always look forward to your uploads 👍🏼

@B33FY2011 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I love this channel. You talk about wrestlers that no one else would give 2 thoughts of talking about. You're by far the best Wrestling KZfaq channel there is period.

@williamhowe1 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka for the hall of fame.

@dantegood2195 2 жыл бұрын

Never happen. Bro raped a chick. That’s why he disappeared from the industry

@markmartin8211 Жыл бұрын

He was one of my favorites as a kid. It's a disgrace that they never gave him the title.

@IamLegend1221 4 жыл бұрын

During a backstage promo I remembered Rick Martel saying he saw tatanka scalping tickets. 😂😂😂

@robertclark2253 4 жыл бұрын

It was either WrestleMania 8 or Survivor Series 1992 .

@IamLegend1221 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertclark2253 I wasn't sure which one so I said nothing 😁

@Justin-A-Carter 4 жыл бұрын

I met Tatanka!! The guy is straight up the nicest professional wrestler I've ever met. He is a absolute Class Act all the way.

@TheWazperviz 4 жыл бұрын

He always been very respectful to his fans

@sulphur14 3 жыл бұрын

I met him a few years ago! He was super nice to me and my son!

@crimsonglory287 4 жыл бұрын

I was was waiting for this one! lol. Not often, anyone mentions Tatanka. Thanks!

@MC-rf8sx 4 жыл бұрын

I know he was my dude

@michael.tmclean2095 4 жыл бұрын

Better than Goldberg's streak. Still like gold Berg

@vishalbhosale7456 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka is great

@volksfestchecker838 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work! It's always interesting.

@dancook5057 3 жыл бұрын

He should've at least gotten an IC title run just to see what would happen. He was over and it would have made sense. I dont think he ever takes the world title but he definitely head lines.

@mattbowie9479 4 жыл бұрын

Really glad to see they did this one on tatanka always like him an his gimmick. He was a solid performer as well. Great job on the person selection.!

@hollaluyah 3 жыл бұрын

These wrestling bios are always very informative!

@MrBiscuit75 2 жыл бұрын

Tatanka in my opinion was another missed opportunity with a popular face in the same vane as ricky the dragon who they could have did more with. Definitely should have had a bigger push and a few title runs. Sometimes I wonder if Vince was ever even there to listen to crowd reactions and the pops some wrestlers got. Steamboats was always massive and tatankas was pretty solid as well.

@YENKOGT 4 жыл бұрын

I love your work... I wish the wrestlers from your videos could look at them and thank you for such a good work and research.

@kvsimagination7299 4 жыл бұрын

Love the inclusion of the vocal outtakes at the end of your more recent videos!

@TombstoneChris 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Chavis. I remember having old issues of pro wrestling illustrated when he was I guess on the independent circuit as you would say. I'm not sure if that's what they called it back then. But I would always read about him and the next thing I know he was in the WWF. And as soon as I see his picture his theme song and that chant at the beginning automatically plays in my head.

@fireheartis1 4 жыл бұрын

There was no independent circuit back then. There was only the territories, and Vince McMahan JR ruined that when he bought all of them out. The independent Circuit started in like 2003 when WWE was the only game in town.

@RebeccaNanamiFuji 4 жыл бұрын

Omg great to watch a video on him. I was a fan of he’s too. Loved doing the war cry as a kid too whenever he came down the ramp. 😊😊

@antonwilliams9698 2 жыл бұрын

The Miz had one of the best debuts I think in history thanks to Tatanka. That was a very good match and a real life legend put him over.

@MrKinkyjim 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the work you put into your vids they're all fantastic.

@ali84uk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Video !

@TheHorrorMiserMontyG 4 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed your videos as you give detailed information and facts in the stories that you're telling. Subbed and keep up the brilliant work.

@bigtitus4417 4 жыл бұрын

Still say he should have beaten Shawn Michael's clean at wm9. Great video as always, and I'm typing this as I watch it, that's how confident I am.

@superlex611 4 жыл бұрын

@@susanwarren9575 not necessary

@jamesrich3426 4 жыл бұрын

@@superlex611 ?

@MrTee411 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you end the video with audio errors during editing lol 😂... Classic, keep it up, it shows how the video making process is difficult 👌

@jonsprong1842 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I've never heard of these controversies!!

@Hoonozit 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to know more about Tatanka. Thanks for the video.

@famousvoiceimitator 4 жыл бұрын

As soon as I first heard the name Tatanka, I knew that it meant buffalo. I remembered it from the movie Dances with Wolves. And I got to say a little to him once too. He truly is a nice man.

@dadman9799 4 жыл бұрын

Lol at the bloopers 😂

@thebigman7589 4 жыл бұрын

Before you know it, 15 minutes are up!! Lol great video as always bro!

@Joecbg100 4 жыл бұрын

I remember comparing him to an almost Native American Ultimate Warrior type of character in terms of appearance when I was younger, been a favorite since.

@williamschutz4982 4 жыл бұрын

I can still remember his debut. He was over as rover! The fans loved him.

@theempireofjudah9315 3 жыл бұрын

As a child. He was my first favorite wrestler. I love when the hits didnt affect him when he went in that trance.

@tylers7048 4 жыл бұрын

Yeyeyeeyeyyeeeeee!yesssss loved tatanka. What a streak and the only one allowed to Hulk up other than hulkster. Great video! Can't wait for Regal part 4

@jugghead82 3 жыл бұрын

Man Tatanka was an amazing wrestler was a HUGE Fan of his in my Youth always did the war cry when I wrestled in my backyard acting as him. Great Stuff loved the outtakes at the end as well

@rayz564 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite wrestlers to watch on Saturday morning with a bowl of cereal and my wrestling ring and toys

@bravegamermusashi1394 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks for making this one Tatanka was nasty

@robertcullen7042 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget the scene from the movie Natural born killers. Rodney dangerfield watching a tatanka match

@mohamadceraj3224 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Cullen I was thinking of that as I was watching this

@Patrickmc6 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work, pal!!

@GusMeisterGenerall 2 жыл бұрын

Lol...loved the out takes at the end of the video...send it big man...

@adamofgrayskull7735 4 жыл бұрын

Sherri never looked better than when she was with TATANKA

@tythegolfer6279 4 жыл бұрын

War Cry Theme sums it up for me. Cheers mate!

@tythegolfer6279 4 жыл бұрын

Want Pop watch AEW

@brok4life2121 4 жыл бұрын

Do a video on Ludvig Borga! His story is fascinating!!!

@arturkarpinski164 4 жыл бұрын

Technology Tatanka was in "Natural Born Killers". Cool video as always!!!👍

@marineguy4eva 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I would love to see Bob Backlund's wrestling Bio. From a wrestling historic point of view, he had a very interesting wrestling career.

@beefgravystudios 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka vs the Mountie. Wrestling when it was still fun.

@newjerseyballer Жыл бұрын

Tatanka was really good. loved watching him wrestle.

@georgetaylor2024 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing brother

@ericdravenX00X 10 ай бұрын

Your bloopers at the end i think are a cool addition..

@Chupacvabra 4 жыл бұрын

The outtakes are awesome!

@scottmiller3025 4 жыл бұрын

There are alot of forgotten favorites from the era and in general!

@flintose927 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still mad my mother wouldn't let me stay over my friends house to watch Tatanka "sellout" and join the Million Dollar Corporation at SummerSlam 94.

@big3ye378 3 жыл бұрын

That is a travesty

@shutterbuggfan 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very good video because you mentioned a wrestler that doesn't get mentioned at all anymore. With that being said regarding his alleged winning streak I'm thinking that they were referring to his on-screen wins versus his overall wins meaning that he had a winning streak on television only but when you factor in also the live event shows then yes he doesn't have a winning streak so I'm thinking that it was on TV only for the benefit of storylines. If that makes any sense.

@wolfieform9514 4 жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece 👍😎👍

@stoptimestudio85 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@ryan_fsk 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, remember him on smackdown in 2006

@shmeenix8672 Ай бұрын

I had the priv 3:07 ilege of driving tatonka from Ada Oklahoma to fort Worth Texas. From an IWR match in Oklahoma. We stopped at Denny's in Ardmore. This was 2015. He ordered a drilled skillet of some sort, I just remembering it was healthy for a Denny's lol. He talked openly about the business. He is a very cool dude. I respect him a lot.

@175elias 4 жыл бұрын

Met him at wrestlemania weekend & was his handler at a signing.he was a nice guy & sharp great stories he shared.

@Felix13ish 3 жыл бұрын

Idc if I get judged but he is one of the biggest inspirations for me wanting to get started in pro wrestling. He is one of the many people who inspired me to get into pro wrestling, he’s one of the people who made me believe that making it in pro wrestling is possible another native like myself.

@ananyaraizada7657 2 жыл бұрын

Are you still an active wrestler??

@lokoamerican4934 4 жыл бұрын

I remember playing as him in an old school video game. Forgot about him but glad to see

@spudmoneybags85 4 жыл бұрын

You have to watch your videos with the captions on it’s hilarious. For instance when you talk about the feud with Martel Lumbee is shown as Zombie both times you say it lol

@oliverkloshophdndrecords50 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Tatanka as a kid. Still do. Him and Razor where always my favourites

@TheMatriculation 4 жыл бұрын

I been watching you content all week sir

@JHC2812 3 жыл бұрын

Super underrated !!!! I remember I loved this character !!!!!

@bcbscrooge1431 4 жыл бұрын

I been waiting on this 1

@bernardmcdowell2454 4 жыл бұрын

Good Bio

@aikamsaran5511 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite as a kid loved his entrance red hair and his stomping the ring to come back in a match. Started watching when used to wrestle ludwig borga on superstars in 93 watched wrestling till 2000 after wwe bought wcw.

@MrMeatHook 4 жыл бұрын

Goldberg was defeated in a house show before his streak ever began. So he was never undefeated to begin with

@TheQueenSpider 4 жыл бұрын

Jim Cornette used to call him Ta Tonto back in the day. Classic! 😂

@DjTractus 4 жыл бұрын

Dix Winger that was Bobby The Brain Heenan

@robertclark2253 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't Cornette say TaTonto the Vanishing American ?

@mfeli5046 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka was my favorite wrestler growing up watching him on WWF PrimeTime Wrestling from years 1992-1995 (the golden era) (to me personally) I was 4yrs old & Tatanka, Undertaker, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Macho Man Randy Savage, Mr.Perfect, Shawn Michaels, Jimmy “Super-fly” Snuka, Mr.Fuji & much later on STiNG were me favorites as a child.

@davevalens9918 4 жыл бұрын

It was always funny when Bobby Heenan used to call him tatatatatanka.😆

@caciquenica2482 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka was one of my favorites growing up !!!

@vinylbeargoichman2533 4 жыл бұрын

Best wrestling independent content on you tube.

@ii9714 4 жыл бұрын

Great for explaining his personal life outside the ring.You should do Crush next

@therealfrisco3859 4 жыл бұрын

Tatanka was great back in the day!

@TheAutistWhisperer 4 жыл бұрын

Underrated worker.

@IcarusReborn 4 жыл бұрын

He was terrible!

@Rendezman562 4 жыл бұрын

always liked tatanka, it was nice to see an Indian wrestler who wasn't fat or pudgy during that time period.

@mccamley_team521 4 жыл бұрын

He was one of my favorites as a kid

@B.K.-Rhodeazy 4 жыл бұрын

Was fun playing as Tatanka in video games. Top rope chops

@TheWazperviz 4 жыл бұрын

I am very happy he had a chance of being in a WWE game

@cobracyxx8808 4 жыл бұрын

He was one of my favorites for a time

@thatguy-xz7rv 2 жыл бұрын

I use to live next to to Chris and his family. They were very nice people. I love him as tatonka when I was a kid and was stoked when I learned he was my neighbor.

@sharkbaite3836 3 жыл бұрын

Def was a fave of mine growing up

@joshwindsor2874 4 жыл бұрын

He had the undefeated streak on tv wins even then in the early 90's when he started the announcers on tv would say he was undefeated on his tv matches. I too watched him get defeated at a house show at isu Bloomington Illinois.