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Edward McDaniel

19 Jun 1938Born
18 Apr 2002Died
63Age at death
37Credits

Biography

Edward McDaniel was an American Choctaw-Chickasaw professional American football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 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. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks.

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Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021Biography: WWE LegendsSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (1 episode)
  2. 1995WCW Slamboree 1995Film: Wahoo McDaniel
  3. 1994The Life And Times of Paul BoeschFilm: Wahoo McDaniel
  4. 1993WCW Slamboree 1993Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  5. 1993RawSeries: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel (1 episode)
  6. 1989AWA Rage in RochesterFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  7. 1989AWA Battle Royale '89Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  8. 1988AWA SuperClash IIIFilm: Wahoo McDaniel
  9. 1988AWA The Road to Super Clash IIIFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  10. 1988WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in BayamónFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  11. 1988AWA SuperstarsSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (Self) (1 episode)
  12. 1987AWA Christmas Show 1987Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  13. 1987AWA Christmas Night 1987Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  14. 1987The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team TournamentFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  15. 1986NWA Starrcade 1986Film: Wahoo McDaniel
  16. 1986NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise LandFilm: Wahoo McDaniel (Cornerman)
  17. 1986NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: GreensboroFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  18. 1986NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: CharlotteFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  19. 1986AWA Monsters of the Mat: volume 1Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  20. 1986AWA WrestleRock 1986Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  21. 1986The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team TournamentFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  22. 1986AWA Championship WrestlingSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (Self), "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel (1 episode)
  23. 1986NWA Battle of The Belts IIFilm: Wahoo McDaniel
  24. 1985NWA Starrcade 1985Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  25. 1985NWA World Championship WrestlingSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (28 episodes)
  26. 1985Mid-South WrestleFest '85Film: Wahoo McDaniel
  27. 1985NWA Battle of the BeltsFilm: Wahoo McDaniel, Writer
  28. 1984NWA Starrcade 1984Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  29. 1984NWA Lords of The RingFilm: Wahoo McDaniel
  30. 1984NWA Night of ChampionsFilm: Wahoo McDaniel
  31. 1984NWA Boogie JamFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  32. 1983NWA Starrcade 1983Film: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  33. 1983WCW Arena ShowsSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (1 episode)
  34. 1983AWA Super SundayFilm: "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel
  35. 1981AWA Arena ShowsSeries: Wahoo McDaniel, "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel (1 episode)
  36. 1981Mid-Atlantic Championship WrestlingSeries: Wahoo McDaniel (49 episodes)
  37. 1974The WrestlerFilm: Wahoo McDaniel

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