Jacques Rougeau, Sr.
Canadian professional wrestler

Jacques Rougeau, Sr.

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Canadian professional wrestler
Gender:
Male
Places:
Canada
Is:
WrestlerAthleteAmateur wrestler
Work field:
Sports
Birth:
27 May 1930(Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Montreal Region, Canada)
Death:
1 July 2019
Star sign:
Gemini
Family:
Children:
Raymond RougeauJacques Rougeau
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Introduction

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

Career

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.

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.

Rougeau retired in 1986.

Championships and accomplishments

  • International Wrestling Association (Montreal)
  • IWA International Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
  • IWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gino Brito
  • National Wrestling Federation
  • NWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • NWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Johnny Powers