Jacques Rougeau Sr. (May 27, 1930 – July 1, 2019)[1] was a Canadian professional wrestler. He was the father of wrestlers Jacques Rougeau, Armand Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau.[2]

Jacques Rougeau
BornMay 27, 1930
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedJuly 2, 2019 (aged 89)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
FamilyRougeau
Professional wrestling career
Billed height6"3
Billed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Billed fromMontreal, Quebec
Trained byEddie Auger
Debut1956
Retired1986

Career

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Rougeau started wrestling in 1956 with his brother, Johnny Rougeau. He had feuds with Abdullah the Butcher, Alexis Smirnoff, Don Leo Jonathan and 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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Laprade, Pat. "Jacques Rougeau Sr. décède à l'âge de 89 ans". www.Lutte.Quebec. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  2. ^ a b c "Profile at Online World of Wrestling"
  3. ^ "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Johnny O's Wrestling Website". wrestling.johnny-o.net. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  5. ^ Hoops, Brian (January 24, 2020). "Pro wrestling history (01/24): WWF Royal Rumble 1999". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 25, 2020.