CHIEF WAR EAGLE

John Joseph Bell

Capitol Wrestling Era

Height

5'9" (175 cm)

Weight

201 lbs (91 kg)

Born

March 21, 1899

Died

August 27, 1979

Age

80 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada

Nationality

Canadian

Billed From

Kahnawake, Quebec

WWE Debut

December 19, 1957

Career

69 years

Biography

Chief War Eagle was a prominent Native American professional wrestler who competed extensively during the early to mid-20th century. He performed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC), the precursor to modern-day WWE, during the late 1950s. Known for his technical skill and heritage, he also mentored his son, the famous wrestler Don Eagle.

Ring Names

Chief War EagleJan 1, 1957 → Present

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era★

Family in WWE

childDon Eagle