They mockingly waved tiny American flags to the chagrin of many American fans. They were also briefly billed from Memphis, Hart's home city. The Canadian brothers began being announced as "From Canada, but soon to relocate to the United States" and debuted an intentionally annoying entrance song, in which they sang (partly in French) about being "All-American Boys" and their manager, Jimmy Hart. Īfter two years in the Federation, The Fabulous Rougeaus turned heel. The decision was reversed to a disqualification and the championship returned, since the challengers initially won after using Jimmy Hart's megaphone as a weapon. Īlthough they lost their match at WrestleMania III in 1987 to Valentine and Beefcake, they briefly upset The Hart Foundation for the WWF Tag Team Championship at the Montreal Forum on August 10 that year. Raymond, who was victorious in his debut match against Moondog Spot the same night, debuted alongside Jacques 6 days later, winning their debut match as The Fabulous Rougeaus against the Moondogs.In their first year in the WWE, the Fabulous Rougeaus claimed tag-team victories against The Hart Foundation ( Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart), The Moondogs, Jimmy Jack and Dory Funk Jr., and The Dream Team ( Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake). Jacques debuted in the WWE (then WWF) on Februduring the Australian leg of the company's International Tour, in a losing effort against Moondog Rex. World Wrestling Federation The Rougeau Brothers (1986–1990) In the 1980s he began wrestling in the United States, achieving success in Alabama and Tennessee, and in 1985 he and Ray were signed by the World Wrestling Federation. Jacques Rougeau began his career in 1977, working in Stu Hart's Calgary, Alberta based Stampede Wrestling promotion. Jacques' sister Johanne also promoted wrestling matches in Montreal, and brother Armand wrestled for smaller federations. Professional wrestling career Īt least 3 of Jacques' family members were wrestling promoters and/or wrestled themselves: his older brother Ray, his father Jacques Sr., and his uncle Jean "Johnny" Rougeau. In 1993, he formed three time WWF Tag Team Championship winning tag team The Quebecers with Pierre Ouellet. In 1991, he began a singles career as The Mountie, winning the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship once. He began his career under his real name as half of the tag team The Fabulous Rougeaus with his brother Raymond Rougeau. (born June 13, 1960) is a Canadian former professional wrestler best known for his appearances in the 1980s and 1990s with the World Wrestling Federation.
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