Jacques Rougeau Responds to Kevin Owens Criticism

Jacques Rougeau Responds to Kevin Owens Criticism
Multiple time WWE World Tag Team Champion and former Intercontinental Champion & WCW Star "The Mountie" Jacques Rougeau discusses his former student Kevin Steen who now wrestles in the WWE as Kevin Owens. Rougeau explains how he doesn't understand why Owens has seemingly gone out of his way to defame him and his long running wrestling school that closed in 2018 in recent years as Jacques says the last time he saw Kevin there was a hand shake and didn't appear to be any hard feelings. Wrestling legends discuss Kevin Owens compilation video link: • Wrestlers Discuss Kevi...
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[@steviecbf]

jacques still looks tough as f now.

[@JoeDMurphy]

@Bob Fresno I don't know, man. He was his most massive as The Mountie and his run in the Quebeccers. For his age, hes in as good of shape as he can be

[@JoshRandall187]

Even though it has been said quite a few times in the comments section, I'm going to say it again. Jacque seems like a great guy.

[@pc8063]

Jacques Rougeau is a class act!

[@Traducteur1]

As shitty as Jacques' shows were then, at least for an adult audience, he always held them with the best of intents. He also used to train autistic youth to give them a chance to access physical activity (maybe he still does it). A great guy overall.

[@razorrabone4098]

Traducteur1 class act

[@NZ_Man]

I agree & when I heard how things really went down between jacques & dynamite kid I think they made the right decision. I've got respect for the Bulldogs but how they treated people just wasn't right.

[@bigmike2464]

Jacques was one of the few wrestlers that Hulk Hogan put over CLEAN during his NWO Hollywood run

[@TheHannibalTV]

true

[@cryptonews6792]

And that was Hulk Hogan first lost in Canada ! (Rougeau said that once on is new podcast)

[@djm2373]

It’s been 30 plus years and People remember the Mountie. I honstley don’t really know who Kevin Owens is. Looks like they guy who works at my local Pizza Hut. WWE now a days is SO lame. 80’s -90s early 2000s. Classic. Now it flat out sucks. Terrible.

[@philliesbob9745]

John O'Brien is a mark.

[@70selvisfan]

I hate that people shit on people who took the time to help them out. Absolutely right about karma coming back to bite you in the ass. He'll get his one day.

[@avalond1193]

Imo Jacque was is better wrestler and was bigger than ko and will always be fondly remembered

[@TheHannibalTV]

True

[@philipmarket7439]

@@joseparcenary4706 Name me a mid-carder tag-team whatever that is bigger than Brock Lesnar, Bill Goldberg or Braun Strowman I'm waiting I'd better not hear Hogan too.

[@gabe31g]

Jacque was such a great wrestler I liked him as The Mountie always gets his man The Rougeau Brothers had great matches.

[@phildicks4721]

My favorite matches of his was his against Piper for the IC Title, and his feud with Tatanka. Jacques (and his brother) would always go out and give a great match. The only thing they refused to do was to lose in Quebec, when working for WCW or the WWE. Everywhere else, they were willing to lose or get DQed to make their opponent look good. I can't blame them. I think they were either running shows in Quebec or working in the Montreal promotion and were HUGE babyfaces and over with the local fans. The fans would have probably rioted if some American wrestler beat them in Quebec.

[@chrisblair4496]

lol his goes around comes around they'll drop you... he wrestled Stone Cold Steve Austin in his first match in 19 years at Wrestlemania... how's that working out, Jacques?

[@MrGhostVI]

The same thing that everyone says about Owens, he’s a great worker but super hard headed.

[@carloslaroux4369]

Indeed. I remember others, like Jim Cornette, saying he was a pain in the ass to deal with.

[@JoeDMurphy]

@@carloslaroux4369 Corny tried to put a weightloss clause in his contract. I like KO's inring work, but Devon Nicholson's criticism is valid. His prize fighter gimmick is a tad lame considering he cant really fight and he's out of shape. I value the overall ability over fitness, but all professional fighters are in great shape. His gimmick doesn't match like Hannibal says

[@SoloDamon]

Hes my friend and i barely talk to him cause of his attitude

[@MrJavon712]

I’m the Moooooouuuuntiiiiiie!

[@phildicks4721]

Bryan and Vinny have an show where they talk about The Mounties and Tatanka in a match, and how great the Mountie was. By gawd he went out there and made you believe he was The Mountie. I even went and found that match on tape to watch it again. He lost, but he did it with flair and style.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Wrestling legends discuss Kevin Owens compilation video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJrQdGmlpKekrK8

[@i.still.function3463]

Anyone else got the Mounties theme stuck in their head now?? GOD DAMMIT.!.!!!

[@goonerman6370]

I loved that theme 😂

[@michaelmacdonald880]

Dam you! Now im thinking of it.

[@i.still.function3463]

Hahahaha Sorry folks but I must admit it's catchy as hell!.! I keep on catching myself humming it lol😂👍

[@hansjuker8296]

Hannibal interviews Max Hedroom

[@7th.trumpet]

😂

[@lordswine7962]

4:50

[@ericjablonski8838]

Wouldn't it be cool to sit around and have a few beers, listening to Hannibal and Jacques exchanging stories ? ...if they ever make it to Tampa....

[@StannisHarlock]

Jacques is one of the best. I could listen to that guy tell stories all day.

[@StannisHarlock]

@Bryan Hacker I could say the same about you since you even have an opinion on my life.

[@StannisHarlock]

Pfft. You're not impressing anyone. I show my picture, you show a letter. How many f'ing Bryan hackers are there in the world? You're name means squat to me.

[@StannisHarlock]

@Bryan Hacker Bryan hacker is on the internet telling complete strangers how bad he feels for them. How cool is Bryan Hacker?

[@GeorgeSquare]

Classy response from Jacques. Calm and measured. No need to lower himself into a slagging match. He's nothing to prove.

[@DannNotDaniel]

Owens wouldn't have made it with out triple H being a fan , he's good as a heel and can go but he's just a number , cornette said he always moaned and complained

[@philipmarket7439]

LOL Dude common sense tells you that if a guy like triple h is a fan there is probably a good reason fr it.

[@spades911]

I actually met Jacques at the flea market, he’d speak to everyone who approached him

[@bodyslamchannel]

Yeah as long as you like to listen someone talking about himself all the time.

[@alainmallette2265]

Dynamite kid knows about karma....

[@JaskiratSGrewal]

Kevin Owens is a bum

[@phxsisko]

One of the 1990's Nintendo wrestling games had "The Mountie" removed from it when it was re-released digitally. Hogan as well. Now I see why - I stopped supporting the WWE. They literally don't care about their talent and them calling themselves an "essential" business during a pandemic shows this.

[@chrismccune1408]

A secondary reason might be because they cant use the name "The Mountie" anymore after being hassled by the actual Canadian Mounties. That's also why he went by Jacque in '93 with the team being the Quebecers. Also, the song lyrics (hilariously) were changed to "We're NOT the Mounties! We're handsome! We're brave! We're strooong!" Plus, you're also probably right too. Vince is petty as all hell

[@phxsisko]

@@KoolKumasi - Wrestlemania Steel Cage Challenge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp3CY3WsmdqUo5Y

[@phxsisko]

@@KoolKumasi sure delevoped for a 80s console...

[@thedogwoods5716]

Stop whining

[@i.still.function3463]

But the real question is "Did he ever get his man.!?"

[@LJ_in_VR]

i.STiLL.FUNCTiON he ALWAYS gets his Man!

[@mikesmith2718]

Ko failed his big push didnt last long and for being a fat guy he can work no doubt but I dont see anyone calling him a legend in 20 years

[@thejmc4074]

Jacques is in great shape.

[@machohogan]

I met Jacques at a UK convention in 07. He was incredibly nice, a very down to earth man. So easy to talk to a great to all the fans. The same convention had Anvil, Valentine, Sheik who were all off their heads. Lots of other nice guys but Jacques was a stand out gentleman.

[@trebillis7399]

@@SirBuzz Jacques was one of the good guys in wrestling. He did no drugs (including steroids), he did not drink, smoke, or cheat on his wife. People out there love to defend guys like Bull Dog and Perfect Who died at young ages because of those things. On top of that were bullies. Jacques should be recognized for standing up against thar and having great principles.

[@claudemarchand1196]

@@trebillis7399 you are absolutely right. and his brother raymond as well. ray is mayor of rawdon québec and loved by everyone.

[@advtgbgbq1237]

Kevin Owens Looks like the local worker at target the only thing Kevin Owens knows how to destroy is Big Macs.

[@Liryc83]

What are we comparing here The Mountie to Kevin Owen's ??? Kevin's got a lot to learn, whatever he's doing ain't working. Maybe it's the gimmick i don't know...

[@carloslaroux4369]

Maybe the wwe has something to do with it. They seem to love giving a push to talents to then bury them right after.

[@Warlow1980]

I have always liked him and his brother. Kevin Owens sounds like an ungrateful brat!

[@stevep4574]

Hey Jacques, remember Dynamite Kid✋👊

[@tonystone4803]

Yes he remembers Dynamite Kid he knocked his teeth out for him

[@davidgi3]

@@tonystone4803 yup... the Mountie always gets his man!!! 🤜🏼🐶

[@ericdale4641]

Be good to the people on your way up because you will need them on your way down.

[@thegunslinger8806]

Jaques you are the man, you and POC are great wrasslers and if Hannibal is any indication you are a great trainer, I think we have some old WWC tapes of you guys in Puerto Rico fighting Savio and Miguel Jr and all the other guys. God bless!

[@7thson555]

Jacques his two brothers and their father absolute legends. I believe the brother of Jacques and Raymond’s grandfather was also a wrestler. Jacques son has also followed the path. I believe this makes five generations if I’m not mistaken.

[@jnulpi]

i dont like kevin owens.i never liked this goof.he is out of shape wanna be.i get the point of jacques.you never do that.this is not fair in anyway.to screw a place that build you up.no respect at all.we are talking about the rougeau`s.

[@463PR]

Kevin wiener Owens looks like jake the milkman Milliman , a WWF jobber

[@j2oaks]

I remember that dude winning matches in the dying days of the AWA

[@jasonmichael3676]

In the 80s, many of the WWF jobbers were better than Owens.

[@MavAuto-Pete]

Didn't think Kevin Owens was like that

[@TheHannibalTV]

Hes is too cowardly to say stuff to people's face but he lives spreading nasty rumours about people.

[@MavAuto-Pete]

@@TheHannibalTV my goodness can't say I'm surprised you wouldn't think he would do that at or anyone would in this business

[@jediknightgeo]

Jacque was a very solid worker. If the man ever took time to help me train I don't give a damn if it took place in a pig farm. I'd try to be the best sponge I could possibly be with Jacque teaching me the ropes.

[@riddickshultz6877]

Jacque is the man. Here’s a man, who is a 2nd generation wrestler, BLASTED his bully’s into exile and did his job for the love of the sport. I have major respect for this man and his brother. If Jacque trained me, I’d be a grateful SOB. Thanks for the video Hanny, and thanks for the memories Jacque…👍👍

[@debo1937]

All Kevin cares about is Golden Corral and his butt buddy Sammi.

[@TheBadGuy1275]

One Day Kevin Owens will be where Jacque Rougeau is and someone will shit on him! It's so fuking sad there are 2 things in life that you don't break your Word or honor and you never fuk over people because you ruin your reputation!

[@vsrvideo8676]

Kevin Owens and every single guy and girl in the WWE right now will never be remembered in 30 years time like The Mountie is remembered right now. That's a testament to Jacques and his talent. Even Vince knows this.

[@vsrvideo8676]

@@CeemPlay dont think I am

[@sebastienl.1741]

Thank you Hannibal !!!

[@max4st]

jacque wrestling is like is internet. not good

[@andrewmachado6988]

Are you going to post a full interview with Jacques Rougeau? (I know you did one in the past with him sitting in a barbers chair inside a barber shop, or was that a different KZbin?)

[@TheHannibalTV]

Yes

[@shawnajohnson5307]

@@TheHannibalTV thanx

[@randomandabsurd6758]

It'S fun to listen both side of the medal Jacques dindn'T need the hates from Owens.

[@jasonfite397]

The only thing Owen's can ko is a 6 pack of Heineken and a bag of potato chips.

[@AlA-ok5jh]

Every world animal can be tamed....elephants performing tricks...dogs doing tricks...but the tongue WHO can tame it ? No one. Tongue is too wild. The tongue can bless or hate people .

[@harshtruth5003]

Jacques has a point never forget the people who helped you out. Kevin Owen's will learn karma is bitch.

[@TheZom1965]

Owens has NO CLASS.

[@hezamachine]

When Kevin Owens was with Jacques Rougeau he was in way better shape and shaved his face.

[@grindhouserob]

I wonder if Jacques and Pierre Carl Ouellet (PCO) are on speaking terms(?)

[@TheHannibalTV]

They do talk yes

[@Pedro_Kantor]

I'm glad he answered the very question I always wondered about.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Love the JR.

[@grxygxds]

CLASS ACT

[@100dfrost]

"Do not put bad words about others upon the wind, the wind will blow back to you." (First American / or Nation, if you prefer, proverb)

[@enriqueguerrero9551]

Pat was scared Jaques was getting to popular with the higher ups and he would replace him thats why he basically walked him out of the company. Next time ask him what he thinks of Patty.

[@enriqueguerrero9551]

@@Provos7777 jaques himself said he still has enemies in wwe offices. Who else is still there? You know who.

[@tabernake]

Too bad Jacques burnt bridges with WWE, he would've been in the HOF for a while by now. Nice man, great to talk with. PCO said it best, if he didn't have his flaws with the charisma that he has, he could've been bigger than Hogan. Even Jim Cornette said that if he had shown respect to the top billed talent and the bookers in Memphis he would've been a bigger star.

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

I dont mean any disrespect I'm a huge fan. But how can young guys trying to break into wrestling and only work 8 times a yr? Cant make a living like that.

[@TheHannibalTV]

I think his issue is Kevin trashing his name and school not Kevin leaving. I left Jacques company twice myself. Also you can't make a living on Canadian Indy's period. Jacques was probably the highest paying indy promoter since his shows were in front of large crowds.

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

@@TheHannibalTV well I completely understand that. I'm like u I'm shocked hes in wwe hes not much of a looker lol love ur content Hannibal!!!

[@nickycallicutt9743]

Owen's is such a fantastic wrestler the only wrestling style and moves he has in the bag are all from other wrestlers. He has none of his own. Hahahahaha

[@rise5558]

You can’t even take Kevin Owens seriously. WWE guys don’t even have the balls to do a shoot interview unless he’s instructed to bury someone like Rougeou. When was the last time we even heard from him? Back when he was Steen and he complained about some indy guy doing pull-ups?

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

There was another thing KO said also that what they did in Jacques' promotion was it was limiting in what they could do in the ring. Jacques admited that they could not do punches and kicks cause it was "too violent" and for the young guys who wanted to improve and be in touch with current ways of wrestling, they hit a wall. And KO could not just wrestle for 6 days a year either, he had to feed his family and had to get better in the ring with practice. When he left JR's promotion, he said it was freedom for him, he was wrestling all the time and could do the most innovative stuff possible and he became one of the best independants. KO can be arrogant but in this case, I think he was right.

[@splatentertainment7551]

I think it would’ve been awesome if the Quebecers vs The Triangle of Terror had a feud in the WWF/WWE.

[@bobbylincoln7869]

kevin owens doesn't even draw ,,, not a dime,,,lol

[@isaacarellano5319]

Sad Kevin soiled out. People like respect of other. Always about themselves. Jealous greed egos all go hand n.hand with pro wrestling. I find lots of jealous pro wrestlers who dislike a person cause there good. Or stab you in the back for cash.

[@thepuertorock1467]

Karma is like a gimmick. It's fake.

[@patkob2180]

Does Jacques and Ray talk?

[@Superman_305]

All I'm going to say is in a real legit fight Jacque would chew that fat tube of lard known a Kevin Owen's up and spit him out because in a real legit fight against Jacque fat tube of lard Kevin Owen would be all bark and no bit Jacque for his age is still jacked and that would be like a pit bull destroying a chihuahua with fat tube of lard Kevin Owen's being the whimpering and cowering chihuahua.

[@frankcabanski9409]

Little known fact: The song Real American was originally written for Jacques Rougeau. "I'm a Rougeau American. Fight for all French Canadians. I'm a Rougeau American. Fight for the French. Hit Brits with rolled cents."

[@slimstak]

Kevin Owen's should have lifted some weights,cardio etc.

[@randomtees]

"You work for me, you don't work for anyone else." This guy is the worst kind of wrestling promoter. He said he runs 8 shows a year in front of 4,000 fans. He wasn't a national promotion. He certainly wasn't paying them enough to survive on. How were they supposed to pay the bills? If you want to be like WWE and have exclusive contracts, you'd better be paying them like WWE.

[@TheHannibalTV]

You can't pay bills on any Canadian indy wrestling and you can leave if you don't like. I left.

[@livingforgod7693]

Jinder Mahal is a much better Canadian wrestler. Kevin Owens seems like a kiss butt.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Agree

[@MRBODARVILE]

Jacque is a legend . Jacque and his brother Raymond should be in the Hall of Fame ..

[@jeffbukantz8434]

Da Mountie is a face who played a great heel.

[@evanprice7967]

Kevin Steen/Owens is a flea market kind of guy. He made a pre-WWE career of wrestling in front of tiny "crowds." He should feel right at home with the current crowd sizes. Kevin using the Stunner as his finisher is dumb, especially when he already had an established finisher.

[@msdroconsulting3629]

Kevin who the guy who never lifted a weight during his crappy career

[@philipmarket7439]

He still wrestling with wwe what you talking about?

[@tomsmall1244]

Is it fair to only run 8 shows a year and keep a guy from working elsewhere?

[@TheHannibalTV]

It's their choice to stay or leave his issue is with getting publicly trashed for having a bad school ect. I left for the number of matches issue as well.

[@tomsmall1244]

THE HANNIBAL TV Fair point.

[@7th.trumpet]

Kevin looks like a guy selling 25cent, tinned meatballs, on a cheap advert at 3am.

[@JofoInTheRing]

True Legend Jacques he always portrayed old school values

[@rockykirkus7493]

@thehannibaltv did generico train with rougeaux too I wonder?

[@TheHannibalTV]

No

[@rockykirkus7493]

@@TheHannibalTV thanks bro hope your holding up well!

[@geneanthony3421]

I like Jacques but he spoke of karma and how it will come back on you for what you've done, by that logic is this karma coming back at him? If not than karma is illogical.

[@jonbourgoin182]

Like I needed another reason to hate Kevin Owens, but here we are. The Hannibal TV is the gift that keeps on giving.