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  • Tatanka Comments On His WWE Career

    Tatanka Comments On His WWE Career

    Former WWE Superstar from the ’90s Tatanka recently did an interview with Ringside News to talk about his run with the company. He first talked about not having ever won WWE gold during his run and how the meanings of titles have changed over the years:

    “People were asking me at today’s signing, “Well, we’ve never seen you with a championship belt.” The belts were different. In today’s business, they’ve lost there meaning because they exchange hands too much.

    “The belts back then, they were a tool to get someone over the top. The company also used other ways to get people over, like having a two-year undefeated streak. When it comes to the belts if you’re already a fan favorite, you don’t need a belt.” 

    Tatanka then revealed his favorite televised loss of his WWE career:

    “While they referred to me as The Undefeated Native American Tatanka. I finally had that first defeat against Ludvig Borga on tv, with the help of Yokounza with Mr. Fugi, it really meant something. You know, fans were like, “Oh my gosh!” 

    Finally, Tatanka offered his thoughts on Ludvig Borga:

    “They(WWF) really liked him and wanted to push him. Not like a Hulk Hogan but they wanted to give him a strong push, but he just didn’t get the flow of things in the ring. He was too robotic. They used him to defeat me so they could elevate his career. So it shows you just how important that two-year streak was.”

    H/T NoDQ.com for the transcriptions

  • Shaquille O’Neal, DDP & Tatanka Turn Up In Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal

    Shaquille O’Neal, DDP & Tatanka Turn Up In Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal

    As promised, there were a number of surprise entrants in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32 on Sunday night.

    Among the surprise entrants in the third annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal were Tatanka, Diamond Dallas Page and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

    Unfortunately for the surprise entrants, none were successful in the third annual classic, but they did provide some unique “WrestleMania Moments” for the always fun battle royal.

    In the end, NXT star Baron Corbin won, last eliminating The Demon Kane in the third annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

    For complete WrestleMania 32 results, click here.

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  • WWE Confirms Tatanka Signing, Nikki Bella To Miss European Tour, Hornswoggle Note

    — The official WWE website has confirmed that Tatanka has signed a Legends contract. Tatanka had previously wrote on Facebook that he would be seeing fans in Dallas during WrestleMania 32 week. Here’s the company’s official statement:

    As he announced via Twitter Monday, Tatanka — a mainstay of WWE programming in both the early 1990s and mid-2000s — has signed a WWE Legends contract. The Native American Superstar was a fan favorite in the WWE Universe, appearing in several WrestleManias, crushing opponents with his End of the Trail finishing maneuver and wowing fans with his signature war dance. Please join WWE in congratulating Tatanka.

    — Brie Bella confirmed on Twitter that her sister Nikki would not be on the WWE European tour. Nikki previously posted a photo revealing her neck injury.

    — Hornswoggle tweeted for the first time since being suspended by WWE back in late September:

  • Tatanka Signs Legends Contract With WWE

    Former WWE star Tatanka wrote on his official Facebook page that he has signed a WWE Legends contract. He also said that he would see the fans in Dallas, so don’t be surprised to see him involved in WrestleMania week and possibly the WWE Hall Of Fame.

    Tatanka posted the following:

    “@WWEUniverse It’s Official, I’ve signed a @WWE Legends Contract & will see u at Dallas Texas“

  • Piper’s Pit This Weekend, John Cena Talks About Working With The Rock, More

    -There will be a pro wrestling legends show on Saturday in Youngstown, Ohio at the Covelli Center featuring “Rowdy” Roddy Piper holding a “Piper’s Pit” segment with fellow WWE Hall Of Famer “The Mouth Of The South” Jimmy Hart. Also scheduled to appear at the event are Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Marty Jannetty, Bushwhacker Luke and Tatanka.

    -The following is another excerpt from the recent John Cena interview with the New Orleans Times-Picayune. This time, Cena discusses his recent matches with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania:

    “I really got to live a dream the past few years having some big marquee matchups with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. And when you rub elbows with a guy like The Rock, you truly are in the company of the greatest of all-time. It was like watching a prize fight where everyone is just throwing haymakers. For us to be interactive over a 2 1/2 year span, it was pretty impressive, especially in this day and age. It was a dream scenario for me.”

    You can read the complete interview online at NOLA.com.

    Details On If The Rock Will Wrestle Again Next Year At WrestleMania XXX …

  • Michael Saxon Featured On “Are You Serious?, WWE Vintage Collection, Josh Mathews, Tatanka

    – This week’s edition of Are You Serious? is highlighted by Michael Saxon, a mid-1980s WWF enhancement wrestler who portrayed himself similar to pop superstar Michael Jackson. Also featured are clips of the King of the Road Match from WCW’s Uncensored 1995 featuring Dustin Rhodes against Blacktop Bully, a message from Ultimate Warrior, and a misstep from Shelton Benjamin.

    – The following matches were featured on the latest edition of WWE Vintage Collection: Ric Flair vs. Arn Anderson (WCW Fall Brawl 1995), Sting and The Great Muta vs. The Steiners (WCW Japan Supershow 2), Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy with Special Guest Referee Lita (WWF Vengeance 2001).

    – Former WWE Superstar Tatanka is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

    – WWE announcer Josh Mathews turns 32-years-old Sunday.

  • WWE Bringing Legends Back To Raw, Bearer Addresses Absence

    – The Wrestling Observer reported last week that with the ratings success of the weekly “Legends” segments on Raw, WWE officials are strongly considering making the feature routine by having one former Superstar brought back on every show. PWInsider.com reports Monday that internally, the belief is that the re-emergence of former talent such as Vader, Sycho Sid and Bob Backlund caused part of a lapsed wrestling audience to tune in to WWE programming again. Should WWE continue the angle, names most likely to resurface are Tatanka, Steve Blackman and Big Daddy V. Those three and several other alumnus were contacted to appear on Raw 1,000, but WWE officials ultimately changed their minds and limited the Heath Slater gang beating to the APA and those who had already participated in the storyline.

    – Conspicuous by his absence last week on Raw 1,000 during the Brothers of Destruction reunion between The Undertaker and Kane was longtime manager Paul Bearer. When Bearer last appeared on Raw in April, he was kidnapped by Randy Orton and then stuck in a storage freezer while strapped to a wheelchair. Kane later came for Bearer, only to roll him back into the freezer and say, “I’m saving you…from me.” A Twitter user pondered whether Bearer’s noticeable absence stemmed from the legendary manager still being locked up in the freezer. Bearer responded, “Yeah….. still in the freezer, dumb ass.”

    Bearer also said of his whereabouts, “I am not going to waste my time playing your silly “where were you” games. I never said I would appear, not scheduled, enjoyed being home.”

    – The Princess Bride, featuring WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant in a starring role, will be screened for free this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • Cena Explicit Rap Battle, Why Tatanka Didn’t Make Raw1000

    – Former WWE Superstar Tatanka tweeted he was contacted to appear on the 1,000th episode of RAW. However, he never made it to the event because, according to him, company officials never followed up on the matter with him.

    Tatanka adds he was disappointed with WWE’s efforts for the milestone program.

    “The Native American” also retweeted a fan remark

    https://twitter.com/KWilliams1984/status/227863533520576512

    – Making the online wrestling news rounds is video from is 2003 Rap Battle with John Cena. Warning, this is extremely explicit!

     

  • Ex-WWE Star Disappointed With Raw, The Honky Tonk Man Profiled

    – Former WWE Superstar Tatanka confirmed online reports that he was contacted to appear on the historic 1,000th episode of Raw. However, he reveals, company officials never followed up on the matter with him.

    “Hello #TeamTatanka! Wished I could’ve surprised u all & brought back what we all love! @WWE called & office confirmed but no follow-up at end,” he wrote on Twitter.

    Tatanka adds he was disappointed with WWE’s efforts for the milestone program.

    “With such a Historic Event #RAW1000 I was surprised that the show was not more than what it was. Missed it completely with show on for nineteen years!” he wrote.

    “The Native American” also retweeted a fan remark stating, “I watched @WWE #RAW1000 to see @NativeTatanka and instead I have to suffer watching Miz win the IC title…shenanigans!”

    – WWE.com has added the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all-time, The Honky Tonk Man, to its Alumni section: “The Honky Tonk Man tried to make the WWE Universe twist and shout with his unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll. Don’t be cruel, grab yourself a “Hunka Hunka Honky Love” and check out his new WWE Alumni profile, with exclusive photos and videos!”

  • Bagwell Arrested For Reckless Driving, Fozzy Performing In U.S.

    – Former WCW talent Marcus Alexander Bagwell (a/k/a Buff Bagwell) was apprehended by Georgia law enforcement on Monday and charged with reckless driving, according to the official website of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The 42-year-old wrestler was taken into custody to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and subsequently released on bond.

    Bagwell has largely recovered from injuries suffered in a serious car accident on April 23 while traveling in Cherokee County, Georgia.

    Here’s Bagwell’s latest mugshot picture:

    – Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy will perform at The Vernon Club in Louisville, Kentucky on September 6, 2012. Tickets go on sale July 21. Click here for additional information.

    – Former WWE Superstars Koko B. Ware, Sylvan Grenier and Tatanka appear for Top Of The World Wrestling on Saturday at Le Beach Club de Pointe-Calumet, Quebec (701 38 Street Pointe-Calumet, QC J0N 1G2, Canada). Click here for additional information.

  • Tatanka Reveals Who He Wants To Induct Him Into The HOF

    Arda Ocal of The Score Television Network spoke with former WWE Superstar “The Native American” Tatanka while he was in Toronto to promote his upcoming appearances for CWI Wrestling (www.cwiwrestling.com). Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    Looking back on the two-year undefeated streak and why it didn’t lead to something bigger than it did:

    “It did lead to a big thing, it lead up to Yokozuna, lead up to Ludvig Borga. Ludvig Borga was the one who actually defeated me. But Ludvig Borga, (WWE) had big plans for him, they really wanted to push him to the sky. They really wanted to do some real big things with Ludvig Borga, but it just never caught with him.”

    Does Tatanka think about the WWE Hall of Fame, has his name come up at all and who you would he like to induct him?

    “Ricky The Dragon Steamboat would be awesome, and the reason for that is because when I started the business, I was in the North Carolinas and we just hit it off. Im one of those guys that beleive that you never become successful by yourself.”

    * Whether or not there was ever any other consideration for a character for Chris Chavis before Tatanka was chosen.

    * His Wrestlemania IX match with Shawn Michaels in 1993 and having the honour of “opening WrestleMania.”

    The five minute video interview can be accessed here.