Jacques Rougeau Sr.
| Jacques Rougeau Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| Billed from | Montreal, Quebec |
| Debut | 1956 |
| Retired | 1986 |
Jacques Rougeau Sr. (born in 1930) is a former professional wrestler. He is the father of wrestlers Jacques Rougeau, Armand Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau.*[1]
Career
Jacques Rougeau Sr. started wrestling in 1956 with his brother, Johnny Rougeau. He had feuds with Abdullah the Butcher, Alexis Smirnoff, Don Leo Jonathan and The Sheik.[1]
In 1984, Jacques Rougeau Sr. 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.[2]
Rougeau retired in 1986.[1]
Championships and accomplishments
- International Wrestling Association (Montreal)
- IWA International Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
- IWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gino Brito
- NWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Johnny Powers
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Sleeper hold