Chris Kanyon | |
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Birth name | Christopher Morgan Klucsarits |
Born | [1] Queens, New York, U.S.[1] | January 4, 1970
Died | April 2, 2010 Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.[1] | (aged 40)
Cause of death | Suicide by antidepressant overdose |
Alma mater | University 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 height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
Billed weight | 270 lb (122 kg)[1] |
Billed from | Queens, New York Taipei (as Mortis) |
Trained by | Pete McKay Gonzalez Ismael Gerena Bobby Bold Eagle Afa Anoaʻi[1] The Fabulous Moolah |
Debut | April 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]