Christopher "Chris" Chavis (born June 8, 1961), (Lumbee) is a Native American professional wrestler; he is best known for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (later known as World Wrestling Entertainment) as Tatanka from 1991 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2007. His ring name is a Lakota word that literally means "bull buffalo." He is part of the Lumbee tribe.
WWF Wrestling Challenge, Saturday Night's Main Event
Star Sign
Gemini
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Fact
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Released by WWE [January 2007]
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Tatanka made a surprise appearance on the 1st August edition of Raw facing Eugene. However he then helped Eugene destroy Kurt Angle. He appears to have signed a contract with WWE. [August 2005]
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Has three children with his wife Michelle. Christiana who is 9, his second daughter Rhea who will soon be three, and his most recent addition Joseph his son who was born early part of 2004.
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Wrestled for the WWF as the The Native American "Tatanka".
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Received many tryouts for the NFL; teams such as Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders.
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On September 13, 1993, Tatanka defeated Jerry Lawler to win the USWA Heavyweight title. Lawler recaptured the title 7 days later.
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From 1982 to 1988, Chris was a professional body builder.
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A member of the Lumbee Native American Tribe.
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Professional wrestler.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Summerslam
1993
Video
Tatanka
WWF: U.K. Fan Favorites
1993
Video
Tatanka
King of the Ring
1993
Video
Tatanka
WrestleMania IX
1993
Video
Tatanka
WWF Prime-Time Wrestling
1992
TV Series
Tatanka
WWF: European Rampage 92
1992
Video
Tatanka
World Wrestling Federation
1992
TV Series
Tatanka
WWE Battleground
2014
Tatanka
The Bob Show
2012
TV Series
Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors
2011
TV Series
Tatanka
Covey Pro Wrestling
2009
TV Series
Tatanka
AWA-BCW: Tag Team Turmoil
2009
Video
Tantaka
PWU Power Surge TV
2007
TV Series
Tatanka (2007)
i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling: Rodman Downunder