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.