Mohawk Elder Billy Two Rivers talks wrestling, the Oka Crisis, and being a grandparent – APTN News

April 9, 2019

Mention the name Billy Two Rivers to someone, and there’s a good chance they’ll know him for any number of reasons.

Especially old school wrestling fans, who will remember his 24 years in the ring, where according to Two Rivers, he never played a villain.

“No, I didn’t have a choice, they loved me,” the 83 year old said with a laugh.

Ever the showman, he agreed to meet with APTN even though he’s currently rehabbing a back injury in the hospital.

Two Rivers made his debut in 1953 after being trained by fellow Mohawk wrestler Don Eagle.

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