Mat Matters: Me and Butcher, unexpected buddies
Where to start? Paul Vachon and I have been friends since 2001. Should I start with the in-person...
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Paul ‘Butcher’ Vachon dead at 86
Paul “Butcher” Vachon, the last of the Vachon family, has died. He was 86. For the...
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Butcher Vachon proud of family’s legacy
There was a time when “Butcher” Paul Vachon was one of the most recognizable names in...
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French-language Vachon movie a celebration of love and villainy
Some would say wrestling documentaries are a dime a dozen these days. Generally, most let us peek...
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Wrestler, actor Giant Gustave dies at age 58
If you’ve followed the Quebec wrestling scene of the 1980s, Giant Gustave is a name that...
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Tokyo Joe, Calgary wrestler and trainer, dies
If one were to measure a trainer solely on the quality of their graduates, then few will ever...
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Hall of Fame induction a Perfect night with a Model ending
JOHNSTOWN, NY – The 14th annual Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction ceremony had a hint of...
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Mad Dog’s Montreal friends gather to celebrate his legacy
MONTREAL — While Quebec can lay claim to launching more than a few pro wrestling careers,...
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The life and loves of Vivian Vachon, Wrestling Queen
In a 1973 newspaper article, Vivian Vachon, the Wrestling Queen who died in 1991, vowed that she...
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Wrestling Queen a celebration of Vachons, wrestling of the ’70s
For many people, the movie Wrestling Queen is an entryway into the life of Vivian Vachon, and...
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Harry Madison: Canadian Olympian turned ruffian
The transformation of an 18-year-old Maurice Vachon at the 1948 Olympic Games into a “Mad...
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Sir Oliver Humperdink dead at 62
At the induction ceremony for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in June 2010, Sir Oliver Humperdink...
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Edouard Carpentier dead at 84
The great, revolutionary Edouard Carpentier died Saturday night, October 30, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at...
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No public funeral for Luna Vachon
The family of Gertrude (Trudy) Vachon — known to wrestling fans as Luna — have opted...
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Luna Vachon found dead
Luna Vachon has died. She was 48. According to family, she was at her mother’s house and was...
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Orndorff tops Wonderful Hall of Fame class
AMSTERDAM, NY — The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is considered by some as the only...
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Top CAC award goes to top CAC man Nick Bockwinkel
LAS VEGAS — Wrestling is a worked business, and sometimes the workers have to work each...
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Health updates dominate Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
LAS VEGAS – For as much laughter and hugs that the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion provides...
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Well-aged ribs from wrestling’s history
April Fools’ Day has come and gone, but in the world of professional wrestling, it doesn’t...
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Killer Kowalski dies
The life of Killer Kowalski may have ended on Saturday morning, August 30, 2008, at 12:45 a.m, a...
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Hitman, Patterson, Dr. Death headline CAC awards
LAS VEGAS – The 43rd Annual Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion came to an end Wednesday night...
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In awe at my first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
LAS VEGAS – Paul Vachon calls to me and thrusts a Polaroid picture into my hand....
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Leo Garibaldi dead at 78
There have been countless father-son tag teams over the eons, but the first great team was Gino...
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Sir Oliver Humperdink recalls career of yesteryear
Sir Oliver Humperdink had such a unique look that Bobby Heenan once quipped that he “looked...
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Wrestling hailed as one of Canada’s greatest exports at CAC
LAS VEGAS—You won’t find forests of tall, whispering pines or Mounties sitting high in their...
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The Crusher dead at 79
Listen up, you turkeynecks. One of the most memorable characters ever in wrestling has died. Or...
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Nephew aims to boost Gordienko’s legacy
George Gordienko was one of the most interesting and intriguing persons ever to come out of Canada...
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2004 Hall of Fame inductees announced
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum held a fundraising...
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A Bad Dog aimed at kids
Ever had a hankering to see a big tough pro wrestler battle a stuffed bear? How about taking on a...
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The Great Antonio dies
MONTREAL — The Great Antonio, a well-known strongman who once impressed Montrealers by...
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Mad Dog gets top CAC honour
LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Dog did have his day. After 44 years in pro wrestling, and an...
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Overwhelmed in Las Vegas at CAC
LAS VEGAS – Without a doubt, it is overwhelming when you first arrive at an annual...
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My dinner with Mad Dog and Butcher
Mad Dog Vachon has a belief that you shouldn’t drink anything while you are eating. No...
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Paul ‘Butcher’ Vachon Career Record
PAUL “THE BUTCHER” VACHON (1955 – 1985) AKA: Nikita Zolotoff; Nicolai Zolotoff:...
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