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Chief Joeseph War eagle
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Chief Joseph War Eagle and his nephew, Chief Don Eagle.

Statistics
Ring Names Chief Joseph War Eagle
Born 1899
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Debut 1916

John Joesph Bell (1899 - 1979) was born in the small town of Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada to the Mohawk Indian Tribe.

Begining[]

John started training Catch Wrestling as a young boy at a now defunct local gym where he eventually started coaching.

Bell turned pro in 1916 at the age of 17 and eventually became a World Light Heavyweight Wrestling Champion for 7 years.

Unfortunately he died in 1979 at the age of 80 years old.

Trivia[]

  • He claimed that his submission hold “The Indian Death Lock” was unbreakable and like his nephew Chief Don Eagle, he was also famous for the Bow and Arrow hold.

Wrestling Facts[]

Favorite Technique

  • Indian Death Lock

Nickname

  • "Chief Joseph War Eagle"

Wrestlers Trained

  • Carl Donald Bell "Chief Don Eagle"

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