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Jacques Rougeau Sr.

Jacque Sr

Title History

  • IWA (Montreal) International Tag Team titles w/Gino Brito (May 1972);
  • IWA (Montreal) International Heavyweight title defeating The Sheik (July 1972);
  • IWA (Montreal) International Heavyweight title Awarded (1973);
  • NWF (Buffalo/Cleveland) World Tag Team titles w/Johnny Powers won a tournament (1973);
  • IWA (Montreal) International Heavyweight title Awarded (January 1973);
  • NWF (Buffalo/Cleveland) Heavyweight title defeating Waldo Von Erich [Tournament] (January 24, 1973);
  • IWA (Montreal) International Heavyweight title defeating Tiger Jeet Singh (1974);

Career Highlights

  • Jacques Rougeau, Sr. started wrestling in 1956 with his brother, Johnny Rougeau.
  • 1973: Dick Taylor defeated Jacques Rougeau Sr. for the All Star Wrestling Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~For the rematch at the Montreal Forum, where 21 000 people expecting the big match, Taylor didn’t show up..
  • ~~~Johnny & Jacques Rougeau & The Leduc Brothers found Dick Taylor the next day in a local bar..
  • ~~~They wanted to talk to Taylor, but Taylor thought he was about to get jumped, so he went at them first!
  • ~~~Dick Taylor got a beating, then no-showed his court date where the 4 defendants were found NOT GUILTY.
  • Jacques Rougeau, Sr. had feuds with Abdullah the Butcher, Alexis Smirnoff, Don Leo Jonathan and The Sheik.
  • Jacques Rougeau, Sr. retired in 1986.
  • July 1, 2019: Jacques Rougeau Sr. has passed away at the age of 89. Rougeau had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.
Updated: February 2, 2024 @ 11:34 am

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Debut

1956-1986

Birthday

Hometown

Montreal, Quebec

Gender

Male

Height

6'3"

Weight

250lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Sleeper Hold

Favorite Move(s)

Notable Feuds

Michel Dubois,
Abdulah The Butcher,
The Sheik,
Don Leo Jonathan

Status

Deceased