He walked away from the WWE — a “dream job” most would never leave. But for Karl Fredericks, the cost of staying meant losing himself. 🪶 “I am not your NDN.” With those words, and calling out a “cowboy in Orlando," Karl reclaimed his name, his purpose, and his path as a proud Northern Paiute warrior. Now, the wrestler once known as Eddy Thorpe returns to the ring on his own terms. Not as a character, but as himself. 💯 Karl Fredericks (karlfredericks_) transformational story shows that sometimes the bravest step forward is walking away. #TurtleIsland: Let’s rally behind Karl as he reclaims his identity in pro wrestling — how does his courage inspire you? Is Karl Fredericks the role model wrestling needs right now? 💭⤵️ 🎥 Directed by: Polaris Castillo (missingcosmonaut) (via westcoastproofficial) #KarlFredericks #EddyThorpe #ProWrestling #NorthernPaiute