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Hall Of Famer Mad Dog Vachon passed away this morning. ]
Maurice Vachon died at 4am in Ohama, Nebraska. The Canadian wrestler had been suffering from poor health since a car accident in 1987. He was the victim of a hit-and-run, and his injuries required him to have his leg amputated. In recent years, he had also been suffering from memory problems. His death was confirmed by his brother and former tag team partner Pat "The Butcher" Vachon. Maurice's wife claimed that he passed away peacefully.
Mad Dog was correctly listed in a recent WWE article branding him one of the toughest short wrestlers, being only 5' 8''.
He debuted as an amateur wrestler, representing Canada in the 1948 Olympic games. He then became famous for his mixture of technical wrestling and vicious hardcore style.
His achievements also include an AWA World Heavyweight Championship, and a rumoured 16,000 matches in a 40 year career. He also wrote a top-selling autobiography, a rap album (both in French), and a stint as a restaurant reviewer. opening for him.
Vachon was the second of 13 children. Some of his other siblings became wrestlers too. He is the uncle of the late Luna Vachon. He was also the inspiration behind The Reverend's first wrestling gimmick.
Rest-In-Piece, 'Mad Dog'.
Maurice Vachon died at 4am in Ohama, Nebraska. The Canadian wrestler had been suffering from poor health since a car accident in 1987. He was the victim of a hit-and-run, and his injuries required him to have his leg amputated. In recent years, he had also been suffering from memory problems. His death was confirmed by his brother and former tag team partner Pat "The Butcher" Vachon. Maurice's wife claimed that he passed away peacefully.
Mad Dog was correctly listed in a recent WWE article branding him one of the toughest short wrestlers, being only 5' 8''.
He debuted as an amateur wrestler, representing Canada in the 1948 Olympic games. He then became famous for his mixture of technical wrestling and vicious hardcore style.
His achievements also include an AWA World Heavyweight Championship, and a rumoured 16,000 matches in a 40 year career. He also wrote a top-selling autobiography, a rap album (both in French), and a stint as a restaurant reviewer. opening for him.
Vachon was the second of 13 children. Some of his other siblings became wrestlers too. He is the uncle of the late Luna Vachon. He was also the inspiration behind The Reverend's first wrestling gimmick.
Rest-In-Piece, 'Mad Dog'.
