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.
==Personal life==
Heyward disclosed he is a father to a daughter and his goal is to provide "generational wealth" for his daughter and her future children.
==In wrestling==
*Finishers 
:*Tankman Driver
*Signature moves
*Entrance music
*Nicknames
:*"Indestructable"
*Managers and valets
*Tag teams and stables
==Championships and accomplishments==
*AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined
:*AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Jah-C
*Bizarro Lucha
:*Bizarro Lucha Luchaversal Championship (1 time)
*Black Label Pro
:*BLP Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*DEADLOCK Pro-Wrestling
:*DPW Worlds Championship (1 time)
:*DPW National Championship (1 time)
*IWA Mid-South 
:*IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*Major League Wrestling
:*MLW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) with EJ Nduka
*New Wave Pro Wrestling 
:*NWP Crossroads Championship (1 time)
*Pro Wrestling Illustrated
**PWI ranked him #95 in the 2023 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers
*Wrestling Theology Fellowship 
:*WTF Championship (1 time)
==External links==
* Profile
* Profile 
* Profile
* Facebook
Category:Former football players
Category:IWA Mid-South alumni
Category:IGNITE Wrestling alumni
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Category:American wrestlers
Category:African American wrestlers
Category:2016 debuts
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Category:Wild Championship Wrestling Outlaws alumni
Category:Hoosier Pro Wrestling alumni
Category:Major League Wrestling alumni
Category:Bizarro Lucha alumni
Category:New Wave Pro Wrestling alumni
Category:Indiana wrestlers
Category:DEADLOCK Pro-Wrestling alumni
Category:MLW World Tag Team Champions