Frenchy Martin

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Frenchy Martin
bone cancer
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Don Gagné
Frenchy Martin
Pierre Martel
Pierre Martin
Pierre Vigneault
Mad Dog Martin
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[2]
Billed weight240 lb (109 kg)[2]
Billed fromQuebec City, Quebec, Canada[3]
Debut1971[4]
Retired1990[4]

Jean Gagné (July 19, 1947 – October 21, 2016) was a French–Canadian

World Wrestling Federation heyday in the 1980s as the manager of Canadian wrestler Dino Bravo, he was known for his trademark sign that read "USA is not OK". Gagné, however, began his career in Canada, primarily in Stampede Wrestling, and in Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council
. In 1990, Gagné left the WWF and retired from professional wrestling.

Professional wrestling career

Canada and Puerto Rico

Jean Gagné began his career in 1971 in Quebec and in

Mr. Sekigawa
in December.

In November and December 1975, Gagné and

cage match. Combat made a second tour with International Wrestling Enterprise in October to December 1976 as part of its Bravery Series.[5]

Meanwhile, Jean Gagné also wrestled in Puerto Rico's

NWA British Empire/Commonwealth Championship from Steve Rickard and defended the title for several months before dropping it to Leo Burke the following year.[7]

World Wrestling Federation

Martin debuted in the WWF in October 1986. Initially a full-time wrestler, he would primarily be used as an

Saturday Night's Main Event XVII at the end of October for Bravo's match against Ken Patera. On Thanksgiving night, he also appeared at Survivor Series
.

Martin also managed

The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart).[11] At WrestleMania V in April 1989, after Bravo's match with Ron Garvin, Martin attacked Garvin, and as a result, Garvin performed his signature maneuver, the "Garvin Stomp" on him.[12] Bravo replaced Martin in favor of Jimmy Hart in April 1989.[13] Later, Martin appeared as an occasional enhancement talent on weekly WWF television broadcasts, reviving his initial role with the company when he joined the WWF in 1986. By mid-1990, Gagné retired and eventually became head booker for the IWA in Puerto Rico. Until his death he continued to make guest appearances for indie shows across Canada and the US.[4]

Outside the WWF

In Montreal's

Jacques Rougeau Jr. in the beginning of July. In 1980, under the name Masked Cyclops, Gagné won the NWA Pacific International Championship from Tor Kamata, but he lost it later that year to Siva Afi. At the International Wrestling 2000 card at the Centre Pierre Charbonneau, Gagné as Frenchy Martin managed Richard Charland in the semi-main event against King Kong Bundy.[14]

Personal life and death

Gagne spoke fluent English and French. He has a son and a nephew who have wrestled, Jean Gagne Jr. and George Martel. He also has a daughter. On September 8, 2016,

bone cancer; he was 69 years old.[15]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling
    • AGPW International Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
  • NWA New Zealand
    • NWA British Empire/Commonwealth Championship (New Zealand version)
      (1 time)

References

  1. ISBN 978-2764809471. ASIN 2764809476
    .
  2. ^ a b "Frenchy Martin - OWW". Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Shields & Sullivan 2012, p. 106.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Canadian Hall of Fame: Frenchy Martin". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved 2009-01-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Frenchy Martin - matches - International Wrestling Enterprise". Cagematch.net. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Oliver, Greg (October 11, 2004). "Michel Martel: Forgotten great". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved 2009-01-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "British Empire/Commonwealth Heavyweight Title". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Wrestling-Titles.com. 2003. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  8. ^ Miedzian 2002, p. 214.
  9. ^ Shields 2006, p. 174–177.
  10. ^ "1988 WWF results". The History of the WWE. WWE. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  11. World Wrestling Entertainment
    . Retrieved 2008-06-12.
  12. World Wrestling Entertainment
    . Retrieved 2008-06-14.
  13. ^ "WWF SUPERSTARS (1986-97)". The History of the WWE. WWE. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  14. ^ Oliver, Greg (August 3, 1999). "Rougeaus to battle Garvins, Dubois". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. Vox Media, Inc.
    Retrieved October 22, 2016.

Sources

External links
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