Red Bastien
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Ring name(s) | Flying Red Bastein Red Bastien Texas Red |
Debut | 1956 |
Rolland Bastein, better known as Red Bastien was a former professional wrestler. He is a two time American Wrestling Association Tag Team champion. One famous signature hold was his figure four leg lock, usually resulting in a submission.
Red Bastien was involved in Steve Borden and Jim Hellwing's early training for careers in professional wrestling. Both men went on to great success as Sting and Ultimate Warrior, respectively.
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
President of the Cauliflower Alley Club For 6 years from 2001 to 2007.
- American Wrestling Alliance
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- AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Lou Bastien
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- AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Hercules Cortez (1) and The Crusher (1)
- International Wrestling Alliance (Australia)
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- IWA Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Mario Milano
- International Wrestling Alliance (Japan)
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- IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Bill Howard
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- NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (1 time) - with Jim Hady
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- NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Billy Red Lyons (1) and Tex McKenzie (1)
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- NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Northeast version) (3 times) - with Lou Bastien
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- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Andre Drapp (1) and Roy Heffernan (1)