Native American Superstars: photos | WWE

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Tatanka, a proud member of the Lumbee tribe, first entered a WWE ring in 1992.

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He proceeded to go on a yearlong undefeated streak.

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Tatanka was part of a rich history of Native Americans in the squared circle.

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After retiring from the ring, Billy Two Rivers became a leader of the Mohawks in Canada.

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Chief Big Heart's bow and arrow submission was feared.

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Little Beaver is often considered a pioneer for little people in the ring.

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The Native American grappler had no fear, standing up to King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania III, until the 400-pounder squashed him.

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Chief Little Eagle formed a popular tag team with Chief Big Heart.

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Jay Youngblood thrilled crowds across the country ...

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... as did his brother, Mark.

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The Youngbloods held the United States Tag Team Titles.

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Jack Brisco was the first Native American to win an NCAA wrestling championship.

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The Oklahoma native went on to hold the NWA World Championship, as well as the NWA World Tag Team Titles with his brother, Jerry.

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Billy White Wolf joined forces with Chief Jay Strongbow in WWE.

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The proud warriors captured the World Tag Team Titles in 1976.

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A Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American, Wahoo McDaniel made a seamless transition from the football field to the ring.

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McDaniel is a five-time United States Champion, tied for the most of all time.

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Chief Don Eagle, a Mohawk Native American, fought the likes of Gorgeous George during the 1950s and 1960s.

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WWE Hall of Famer Chief Jay Strongbow is one of the most beloved Superstars in WWE history.

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His patented Sleeper Hold put many opponents out for the count.

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Strongbow won the World Tag Team Titles on several occasions, with partners like Sonny King ...

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... and his brother, Jules.

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