International Grand Prix Wrestling May 1974

[@ericsteadman6687]

Tremendous footage. In 1971, I discovered Professional Wrestling Through Grand Prix Wrestling. Such great memories for me. 1970’s Wrestling was the best decade for the sport.

[@jerfacekilla]

Same. A kid watching it on CFCF 12 in Montreal. Jack Curran ❤

[@MrMannyRodz]

Great theme song! Someone posted it here in the early days of youtube and now I get to hear once more, thanks!

[@MrChristopherHaas]

the imagery is second to none

[@jethro1963]

I keep expecting an episode of The Starlost to follow the wrestling

[@matthewjonathansoper172]

Great find here. Thanks for uploading all these old, somewhat forgotten promotions sir.

[@MikmaqWarrior]

Wow... we need more this uploaded... bringing back great memories. Grew up watching this promotion. Nostalgic indeed 😊

[@ArmstrongAlley]

Unfortunately I only have the two episodes I uploaded and since no one was saving all their TV back then, this is probably all that still exists.

[@user-mj6jw1lc6r]

It's still great footage thank you

[@ArmstrongAlley]

Been a little distracted from working on footage lately but I am trying to get back to daily uploads again! If you appreciate seeing the rare wrestling footage and want more of it, sign up for the Patreon www.patreon.com/KrisPLettuce and help me fund my next footage purchase! KZbin will not allow me to monetize this channel so the only money I make off this work is from the Patreon.

[@MrChristopherHaas]

thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! you have, yet again, made my day

[@donaldyoung7362]

Roy Callender interview is great. Classic

[@ericsteadman6687]

As I said. 1971 was the year I discovered Pro Wrestling. From 1971 to this very program. Eduard Carpentier and Johnny War Eagle were my 2 favorite wrestlers. Until I saw Chief Jay strongbow vs. the Shiek. Strongbows wrestling style was so exciting to me. That he became my favorite wrestler of all time. Because of that match. I can’t thank you enough for posting this video. And bringing me back. To such a great memory,for me. In my life. So Brilliant in every way.

[@jdbankshot]

billy two rivers just died at age 87. r.i.p.

[@johnnymookergee4935]

Fantastic, Thanks

[@gunder01]

Wow, I had no idea full shows from Montreal existed this early! Someday, someone needs to pitch a Canadian wrestling docuseries to the CBC, if for no other reason than to expose the breadth of interesting (and probably totally unseen for decades!) footage that I suspect is sitting in their archives.

[@jdbankshot]

The CBC did not air wrestling, this is from CFCF-12 Montreal, an affiliate of CTV.

[@alhirschen6099]

This was right at the time when Ernie Roth moved to Fort Lauderdale, and became the grand wizard of wrestling and living in the same community as Vince McMahon Senior, and became his business secretary

[@merccadoosis8847]

Good show! I've always been an old school wrasslin fan and this video takes me back to the times when pro wrestling was fun. Sad for me to say, it's just not the same anymore. But to each their own. Thanks for sharing.

[@littlegp18]

Don Leo Jonathan a face? No way. That's awesome. Had no clue. I always saw him as a heel in the WWWF with the Grand Wizard of wrestling

[@jethro1963]

DLJ The Mormon Giant

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

No crazy spots, just pure brutality and storytelling in the ring psychology.

[@dr.options]

LOL...why do they need two referees for a "NO DQ" match? Shouldn't it require NO referee, not an extra one?!?!

[@deadman23px]

Second match is Patonix LeGaulois (red/black) vs Serge Dumont (all black) Edit: It's Leronix, not Patonix. Thanks to jmomls for the correction.

[@ArmstrongAlley]

Thanks!

[@deadman23px]

@@ArmstrongAlley Glad to help, thanks for the uploads too!

[@MrChristopherHaas]

could i get spellings on match #1?

[@deadman23px]

@@MrChristopherHaas Check my other comment on this video.

[@jmomls]

That’s actually Leronix, aka Claude Leron. Patronix was bald.

[@jmomls]

That intro is a trip…and then there’s a heel Gaul from Belgium.

[@luclachance4859]

I remember when they were first introduced on the French telecast, I was expecting a fun babyface team (I was 8 back then) like an Asterix and Obelix gimmick...instead, they were a pair of dirty-looing, greasy-haired, arrogant heels...I was disappointed, to say the least ;)

[@bernhardwall6876]

Roger Abbott of the Royal Canadian Air Farce used to play a Native Canadian character named Billy Two Willies.

[@wabankik]

..."Boot" Tyler with a Young Cuban , and wearing colours other than Combat green, Atlantic Canada This Man Is an exceptional Icon!!!

[@jethro1963]

The "little Cuban" must be about 5'3"

[@ericsteadman6687]

I would love to see more footage of Grand Prix. For more,fantastic memories.

[@plaws0]

Where was this one? Def not the Forum (RIP) or Paul Sauvé ... Was it at 405 Ogilvy Ave? Almost looks like a studio ...

[@jdbankshot]

i believe you're right, the old cfcf-12 studio in park ex.

[@beatlejim64]

Don Leo Jonathan...haven't seen him in years!

[@mda1218]

Don Leo : 100% male 👊🏼!

[@mikecarey1885]

I've only saw 2 episodes of International Grand Prix Wrestling on youtube, are their any more? If their are, are they under a different name?Thank you

[@ArmstrongAlley]

I only have two.

[@mikecarey1885]

@@ArmstrongAlley Since i live in the Philippines, I am unable to pay for anything as we have no credit cards here, no form of payment, sorry

[@Hchest]

Tommy Seigler is a very handsome man.

[@jethro1963]

He died in July 2023 at 84

[@Hchest]

@@jethro1963 he will be missed because he was a kind man too

[@rodzor]

Don Leo Jonathan 💪

[@johnsawh1867]

Excellent ❤ 🎉 😊

[@deadman23px]

More info: André Proulx is Tommy Seigler's opponent. Can't find much info on him, but the era and country matches with what I've found (If needed I can share the links for the sources) Alex Scuredis seems to be the name of Hank James' opponent. On the main event: Glen Sharkey & Al Bourgeois vs Andre Pelletier & Jackie Wiecz If you want help on naming wrestlers on your other videos, send me the links, and I'll do my best!

[@nanakia99]

Jackie Wiecz was Edouard Carpentier's nephew

[@MrChristopherHaas]

Thank you.

[@MrChristopherHaas]

im 30 seconds in and already texting with great verve and anticipation! lol. i IMMEDIATELY became a fan of first wrestler shown, just LOOK AT HIM but need a spelling on his name please. Audrey Bleu? from quebec. man thats a heel wrestler face and bod if i ever saw one

[@jdbankshot]

proulx.... the lx is silent, so just proo. andre proulx. hey, chris haas... german fried yolk.

[@MrTsuruta1000]

Tommy Siegler was a star in the Ga territory.

[@luclachance4859]

Cousin Serge! (well, second-cousin, his mom was my Dad's cousin)

[@davefour666]

Is it me or the ring is just huuuuuuugggggeeeeee?!

[@mr29]

Looking for any Lord Athol Layton matches if you have any 😊

[@rofecoxib22]

The Cuban Assassins 😆😆😆😆😆

[@doubleh2005]

Hank James Flip Wilson on crack!

[@frankgreenfield7206]

When he said he threw fire he threw fire