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NWA Issue Statement On The Passing Of Red Bastien
R. Bruce Tharpe sent out the following: The National Wrestling Alliance expresses its sincere condolences on the death of the legendary Red Bastien – one of the truly greatest wrestlers ever to step into the ring. He was truly ahead of his time by his innovation and utilization of an aerial, high-flying style back in Continue Reading »
Former AWA World Tag Team Champion Red Bastien Passes Away Aged 81
It is with deep sadness to announce that former AWA World Tag Team Champion Red Bastien (real name Rolland Bastein) passed away yesterday aged 81. Bastien who was AWA World Tag Team Champion with greats such as Herculez Cortez and replacement tag partner The Crusher, was the president of the Cauliflower Alley Club from 2001 Continue Reading »