Wavell Starr
Encyclopedia
Wavell Starr is a Canadian independent professional wrestler
, who has worked for a number of independent Professional wrestling promotions including Ohio Valley Wrestling
(OVW) and High Impact Wrestling (HIW) where he won his first Championship
in professional wrestling. During his tenure with OVW, he appeared in several dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE) and even appeared on WWE Heat
.
The Indian Outlaws with The Dream Warrior. They had a feud
with Assault and Battery (Massive Damage and Chi Chi Cruz
). Starr cites Cruz as influential in the development of his villainous
character. His trademark catchphrase "Remember, nobody stretches beaver like an Canadian."
In February 2002, he had a try-out match with Ohio Valley Wrestling
. He was invited to train there but was not offered a contract.
heritage. Between 1991 to 1995, Starr played tight end and linebacker for the Regina Rams
of the Prairie Football League. To supplement his income while working as a wrestler, he also works with the Star Blanket First Nation Band.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, who has worked for a number of independent Professional wrestling promotions including Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
(OVW) and High Impact Wrestling (HIW) where he won his first Championship
Championship (professional wrestling)
A Championship or "title" in professional wrestling is a recognition promoted by professional wrestling organizations.Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries...
in professional wrestling. During his tenure with OVW, he appeared in several dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) and even appeared on WWE Heat
WWE HEAT
WWE Heat was a professional wrestling television program produced by World Wrestling Entertainment...
.
Professional wrestling career
Starr was part of the tag teamTag team
Tag team professional wrestling is a variation in which matches are contested between teams of multiple wrestlers. A tag team may comprise two wrestlers who normally wrestle in singles competition, but more commonly are made of established teams who wrestle regularly as a unit and have a team name...
The Indian Outlaws with The Dream Warrior. They had a feud
Feud (professional wrestling)
A professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or alliances of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised...
with Assault and Battery (Massive Damage and Chi Chi Cruz
Chi Chi Cruz
Corey Peloquin is a Canadian professional wrestler who is known for working the independent promotions such as Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, Real Action Wrestling, Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling, IWA-Mid South, All-Star Wrestling, and United States Wrestling Association as Chi Chi Cruz...
). Starr cites Cruz as influential in the development of his villainous
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
character. His trademark catchphrase "Remember, nobody stretches beaver like an Canadian."
In February 2002, he had a try-out match with Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
. He was invited to train there but was not offered a contract.
Personal life
Starr is of CanadianIndigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples are ethnic groups that are defined as indigenous according to one of the various definitions of the term, there is no universally accepted definition but most of which carry connotations of being the "original inhabitants" of a territory....
heritage. Between 1991 to 1995, Starr played tight end and linebacker for the Regina Rams
Regina Rams
The Regina Rams are the CIS football team that represents the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Rams nickname is used by the university's football team only; all other teams at the school are named Regina Cougars...
of the Prairie Football League. To supplement his income while working as a wrestler, he also works with the Star Blanket First Nation Band.
Championships and accomplishments
- High Impact Wrestling
- HIW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Plum Loco
- HIW Central Canadian Championship (1 time, current)
External links
- Wavell Starr at Online World of Wrestling