Édouard Carpentier
Professional wrestler and promoter
Born
July 17th, 1926
98 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1926 in Canada, a highly influential professional wrestler. Competed in various wrestling promotions throughout the 1950s and 1960s, becoming a prominent figure in the sport. Gained recognition for introducing high-flying techniques to professional wrestling, which would later influence generations of wrestlers. Transitioned into promoting wrestling events and training other wrestlers, contributing significantly to the sport's development in Canada and beyond. Retired from in-ring competition in the 1980s, leaving a lasting legacy in the wrestling community.
Introduced high-flying techniques to wrestling
Promoted wrestling events across Canada
Trained several future wrestlers
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