Calvin Tankman

Christopher Heyward III is an American professional wrestler previously signed to Major League Wrestling under the ring name Calvin Tankman. Standing 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weighing over 300 lbs, Tankman is described as a "hybrid wrestler", possessing a combination of power wrestling, brawling and high-flying aerial attacks and rapid-striking offense and submissions.

Early life

Christopher Heyward III was born in New Castle, Indiana. He played Division 1 football.

Career

Early career (2016–2019)

Heyward made his in-ring debut in his home state, beginning on March 17, 2016 in a St. Patrick's Day event for Wild Championship Wrestling Outlaws, as Calvin Tankman in a five-way match against Percy Davis, Arun, Kyle Kaylor and Red Rocket. He went on to wrestle throughout several Indiana-based promotions including Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Asylum Wrestling Revolution, New Wave Pro Wrestling, Bizarro Lucha, Wrestling Theology Fellowship, Fight Or Die Pro Wrestling and IWA Mid-South. He also wrestled in promotions including Absolute Intense Wrestling, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment

Tankman has been quoted as stating his goal in professional wrestling is to revolutionize the industry in a similar manner as the legendary super-heavyweight Vader.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Tankman participated in the WWE Tryouts held during December 2019.

Game Changer Wrestling (2020)

Tankman made his debut on June 20, 2020 at GCW The Wrld On GCW Part 2 where he defeated Benjamin Carter, Cole Radrick, Gringo Loco, JJ Garrett and Zachary Wentz in a Six-Way Scramble Match. He won his second Six-Way Scramble Match on July 25 during the opening night of the GCW Homecoming Weekend pay-per-view, defeating opponents Allie Kat, Benjamin Carter, Jimmy Lloyd and Lee Moriarty and Matthew Justice. In his debut year, Tankman wrestled no less than nine matches, including a battle royal held on October 10 at Joey Janela's Spring Break IV. His final match was held on October 11 at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 defeating Alexander James in a singles match by knockout.

Major League Wrestling (2020-2023)

It was announced on June 24, 2020, Major League Wrestling signed Tankman to a multi-year contract. He made his in-ring debut on the November 25 episode of MLW Fusion winning a squash match over Robert Martyr in precisely 1:14. He returned the following month during the December 9 episode of MLW Fusion, defeating Zenshi.