Chris Kanyon

Chris Kanyon
Kanyon as WCW United States Champion in 2001
Birth nameChristopher Morgan Klucsarits
Born(1970-01-04)January 4, 1970[1]
Queens, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedApril 2, 2010(2010-04-02) (aged 40)
Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.[1]
Cause of deathSuicide by antidepressant overdose
Alma materUniversity at Buffalo
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Chris Canyon[1]
Chris K[1]
Chris Kanyon[1]
Chris "Champagne" Kanyon[1]
Mortis[1]
"Positively" Kanyon[1]
Billed height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1]
Billed weight270 lb (122 kg)[1]
Billed fromQueens, New York
Taipei (as Mortis)
Trained byPete McKay Gonzalez
Ismael Gerena
Bobby Bold Eagle
Afa Anoaʻi[1]
The Fabulous Moolah
DebutApril 5, 1992[1]

Christopher Morgan Klucsarits (January 4, 1970 – April 2, 2010) was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1994 to 2004, under the ring names Chris Kanyon, Kanyon, and Mortis.[1] He was given the nickname "The Innovator of Offense" during his career, and has been recognized by commentators as one of the most underrated stars of WCW.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Kanyon profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved August 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Chris Kanyon & 9 Other Forgotten Heroes of WCW". September 30, 2021.