# @indigenous.tv on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNqlh-iP0cO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33783066-indigenoustv-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/3e880e9fe7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-22T17:18:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** INDIGENOUSTV (@indigenous.tv) — https://gondola.cc/indigenous.tv

## Caption

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

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## Tags

northernpaiute, prowrestling, karlfredericks, eddythorpe, turtleisland

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