Jacques Rougeau Sr.
Jacques Rougeau Sr. (May 27, 1930 – July 1, 2019)professional wrestler. He was the father of wrestlers Jacques Rougeau, Armand Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau.[2]
Career
Rougeau started wrestling in 1956 with his brother,
The Sheik.[2]
In 1984, Rougeau came out of semi-retirement to fight a series of matches in Quebec. Teaming with his three sons, Jacques, Armand and Raymond, the Rougeaus fought against many heels in the area, such as Pierre 'Mad Dog' Lefebvre, Frenchy Martin, Sailor White and Tarzan Tyler.[3]
Rougeau retired in 1986.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
- International Wrestling Association (Montreal)
- IWA International Heavyweight Championship (5 times)[4]
- IWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gino Brito
- National Wrestling Federation
See also
References
- ^ Laprade, Pat. "Jacques Rougeau Sr. décède à l'âge de 89 ans". www.Lutte.Quebec. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ^ a b c "Profile at Online World of Wrestling"
- ^ "SLAM! Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: The Rougeau Family". SLAM! Wrestling. July 16, 2012. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
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- ^ Hoops, Brian (January 24, 2020). "Pro wrestling history (01/24): WWF Royal Rumble 1999". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 25, 2020.