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Chris Klucsaritis
Chris Klucsaritis better known as Chris Kanyon a professional wrestler best known for his work in World Championship Wrestling.
Profile
- Height: 6' 4
- Weight: 270lbs
- Birthday: January 4, 1970
- Hometown: Sunnyside, New York
- Trained By: Wild Somoan Wrestling School
- Professional Debut: 1995
- Previous Identities:Chris Morgan, Chris Canyon, Mortis, Chris "Champagne" Kanyon, "Positively" Kanyon
- Quotes: "Who betta than Canyon?"
- Finishing/Signature Move(s): Flatliner (The "I'm Better Than You")
Career
In School, Chris Klucsaritis played rugby, roller hockey, basketball, and baseball, in 1992 Chris attended the University of Buffalo and graduated with a degree in physical therapy.
Chris was a full time physical therapist for 3 years before becoming a wrestler, before hitting the bigtime, Chris Kanyon teamed with Billy Kidman in a 'hockey players' gimmick team.
Chris Started out in WCW in a team called "Men at Work" with Mark Star, this gimmick had them wear construction outfits to the ring.
Chris Kanyon gained a reputation as a trainer for celebrities like Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone & Jay Leno for appearances they would make on WCW TV.
Kanyon alsos worked as stunt coordinator and stuntman on movies such as The Jesse Ventura Story & Ready To Rumble (Chris Kanyon was Oliver Platt's stunt double on the set of the movie, Ready to Rumble).
On July 6, 2001 Chris Kanyon makes his WWF (now WWE) debut on Smackdown as part of the WCW Invasion.
On February 9, 2004, after a year of mistreatment in the World Wrestling Entertainment, and two injuries, Chris Kanyon was officially released from his contract.
Championships/Accomplishments
- 1-time WWE Wold Tag Team Champion (with Diamond Dallas Page)
- 1-time WCW United States Champion
- 1-time WCW Tag Team Champion (with DDP & Bam Bam Bigelow )
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