13 Canadians With a Rich History in Professional Wrestling

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Canada has a rich history in professional wrestling and a legacy of producing such standout wrestlers and talent.

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#1 – Ivan Koloff

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Watson had held the National Wrestling Association version of the world title, winning it from "Wild" Bill Longson.

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"The Flying Frenchman" popularized a high-flying, acrobatic style that few other wrestlers were attempting in the 1950s.

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Gene Kiniski, who billed himself as "Canada’s Greatest Athlete," was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

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His matches set the tone for the AWA as one of the dominant organizations in professional wrestling at the time, secondary only to the NWA.

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13 Canadians With a Rich History in Professional Wrestling

Canada has a rich history in professional wrestling and a legacy of producing such standout wrestlers and talent.

#1 – Ivan Koloff

Watson had held the National Wrestling Association version of the world title, winning it from "Wild" Bill Longson.

#2 – “Whipper” Billy Watson

"The Flying Frenchman" popularized a high-flying, acrobatic style that few other wrestlers were attempting in the 1950s.

#3 – "The Flying Frenchman" Edouard Carpentier – One of the Top Babyfaces From Montreal, Canada

Gene Kiniski, who billed himself as "Canada’s Greatest Athlete," was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

#4 – Gene Kiniski – “Canada’s Greatest Athlete”

His matches set the tone for the AWA as one of the dominant organizations in professional wrestling at the time, secondary only to the NWA.

#5 – Mad Dog Vachon – One of the Most Successful Grapplers from Canada

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