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Jean Rougeau was born on 9 June, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a Canadian professional wrestler (1929 – 1983). Discover Jean Rougeau's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

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Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 9 June, 1929
Birthday 9 June
Birthplace Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date of death 25 May, 1983
Died Place Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Jean Rougeau Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Jean Rougeau height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight 225 lb..

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Height 6 ft 2 in
Weight 225 lb.
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Jean Rougeau Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jean Rougeau worth at the age of 53 years old? Jean Rougeau’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Canada. We have estimated Jean Rougeau's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income professional

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1929

Jean Rougeau (June 9, 1929 – May 25, 1983) was a professional wrestler better known as Johnny Rougeau.

1943

Rougeau began his amateur wrestling career in 1943.

Rougeau was also one of the premier promoters in Quebec.

In the late 60s, Rougeau gave Ivan Koloff his ring name.

He mainly worked in Montreal but wrestled in Ohio, Ottawa, Texas, Detroit, Toronto, New York, Minnesota and Florida.

Rougeau also coached ice hockey with the Rosemont National 70-71 and Laval National 71–72, 72–73, 77–78 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, which included New York Islander Mike Bossy.

1951

Rougeau started wrestling in 1951 as Johnny Rougeau after an amateur wrestling career.

1956

In 1956, he was joined by his brother, Jacques Rougeau, Sr. He is also the uncle to former wrestlers Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau who would go on to great fame in the World Wrestling Federation as the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers as well as Armand Rougeau whose full-time career was cut short by injury.

He had feuds with Abdullah the Butcher, The Sheik, Ivan Koloff, Hans Schmidt and Killer Kowalski.

1960

Most notably, Rougeau became The Bodyguard and chauffeur of then-Liberal candidate René Lévesque during the 1960 election after he was personally threatened by Union Nationale partisans.

1967

He founded All-Star Wrestling in 1967.

1981

He later served as the league's president from 1981 to 1983.

The Jean Rougeau Trophy was named in his honor and is awarded to the team that records the most points in the regular season.

He was also at times a bodyguard, nightclub owner, and politician.

1982

In 1982, he was awarded the Bene Merenti de Patria, a silver medal awarded by the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society every year to a native of Quebec who has demonstrated service to the homeland.

1983

He died of cancer on May 25, 1983.

His funeral was attended by about 7,000 people.

He was buried at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.