Jean Rougeau

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Jean Rougeau was a professional wrestler better known as Johnny Rougeau.

[edit] Career

Jean Rougeau (born June 9, 1929 - May 25, 1983) started wrestling in 1951 as Johnny Rougeau after an amateur wrestling career.

In 1956, he was joined by his brother, Jacques Rougeau, Sr..

He had feuds with Abdullah the Butcher, The Sheik, Ivan Koloff, Hans Schmidt and Killer Kowalski.

He founded All-Star Wrestling in 1967. He was also a sometime bodyguard, nightclub owner and politician. Most notably, he was the bodyguard and chauffeur of Quebec Premier René Lévesque. He died of cancer on May 25, 1983.

[edit] Profile

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight: 225 lb.
  • Birthday: June 9, 1929
  • Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
  • Died: May 25, 1983
  • Trainer: Eddie Auger and Yvon Robert
  • Uncle of Jacques J.R. (a.k.a. The Mountie)and Raymond Rougeau who were known as The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers in the WWF.

[edit] Championships

  • 2-Time All-Star Wrestling Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-Time Montreal Junior Heavyweight Champion