Billy Two Rivers

Billy Two Rivers (Mohawk name Kaientaronkwen, May 5, 1935 – February 12, 2023) was a Canadian Mohawk professional wrestler. He began wrestling professionally in 1953 and retired in 1977, having worked in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. In 1978, Two Rivers became a leader of the Mohawk nation on the Kahnawake reservation. He played a major role in blockading the Honoré Mercier Bridge during the 1990 Oka Crisis. He also appeared in several films. Early life Two Rivers was born in Kahnawake, Quebec, on May 5, 1935. He grew up in Kahnawake speaking Mohawk at home. He learned English in school, which was only available until eighth grade. Wrestling career