Rolland Bastien

Rolland Bastien

1931-01-27 – 2012-08-11 (age 81) Bottineau, North Dakota U.S.
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Biography

Rolland Bastien was an American professional wrestler known for his agility and aerial style, despite being smaller in size for the sport. He was a three-time WWWF United States Tag Team Champion alongside Lou Bastien. Throughout his career, he found success in the U.S. and Japan, and also wrestled under the masked persona "Texas Red."

After retiring, he became a trainer and promoter, discovering future stars like Sting and The Ultimate Warrior. He served as president of the Cauliflower Alley Club from 2001 to 2007. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

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Known For

Paradise Alley
Paradise Alley

1978

as Wrestler

WCW Slamboree 1993
WCW Slamboree 1993

1993

as Red Bastien (Appearance)

Bad Guys
Bad Guys

1986

as TV Announcer

The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Friday Night in the Coliseum
Friday Night in the Coliseum

1972

as Red Bastien