Jacques Rougeau tells full Dynamite Kid Fight Story!

Jacques Rougeau tells full Dynamite Kid Fight Story!
3 time WWE Tag Team Champion (he says 4 with one win not registered as the Fabulous Rougeaus) and former WWE Intercontinental Champion "The Mountie" Jacques Rougeau tells an incredibly detailed version of the story of the infamous behind the scenes issues he had with Dynamite Kid leading to Jacques ultimately attacking him with a roll of quaters in his fist knockout out 4 of Dynamites teeth and leading to the Bulldogs departure from the WWE soon after with Davey Boy ultimately returning.
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[@brokengamer316]

I really enjoyed hearing his version of what happened between him and Dynamite Kid. Hannibal you have the best KZbin channel!!!!

[@jasonelliott7977]

I just hate that Bad News Brown and Dynamite’s wife think Jacques was wrong fir his retaliation.

[@brokengamer316]

@@jasonelliott7977 I agree, he had to do, what he had to do.

[@BazookaIke]

@@jasonelliott7977 that's probably because they're scumbags.

[@jrperfection6380]

I wonder if Dynamite or Davey Boy ever gave interviews about this episode

[@stuartsutton2548]

@@jasonelliott7977 he was wrong. He sucker punched Dynamite with a loaded hand. Coward

[@Daniells1982]

Lesson for us all here. A 6' 3, big guy admitting he was intimidated and basically being bullied. Sorted the situation out by taking the upper hand coming out his comfort zone to smack dynamite in the mouth. Well done that man 👏

[@jamesyaeger936]

I have a new respect for Jacques. I know when you're young, watching wrestling on tv, you have heals and heros. When you get older, sometimes you realize that the heal portrayed on tv was in fact the hero

[@t-max7261]

One of the greatest behind-the-scenes wrestling stories ever told. Fabuleux!

[@criticalbill2090]

I`ll never forget this man as one of the greatest heels of his time when I was a child(1990`s) As the Mountie, he was the wrestler you loved to hate. After watching this, I couldn't possibly hate him. He`s a real class act, his brother Raymond too.

[@snowandice8804]

Played an excellent heel.

[@PicklezTV]

I remember him "tasing" his opponents hahahaha classic

[@criticalbill2090]

@@PicklezTV I`ll always remember fondly his jailhouse match with Big Boss man at Summerslam 91 lol

[@PicklezTV]

@@criticalbill2090 Battle of law enforcement

[@jonstefanik9400]

It's a good thing they patched up their problems with each other.

[@jediknightgeo]

I give Jacque all the respect in the world for doing this and admitting that he's not a tough guy or a fighter. It takes a lot of courage to stand up to a bully and I'm glad as all hell he gave that piece of trash Dynamite his receipt.

[@MichaelAnderson-jo8iq]

I wholeheartedly agree 100%

[@fjccommish]

Yup. He was brave, faced a bully. Won.

[@Hatim_Supreme_Salaam]

Totally agree. Unless im forgetting another epic story, this has to be THE best receipt in wrestling history.

[@n1k3inthehouse]

@@Hatim_Supreme_Salaam yes! I know this story was kinda told on vice tv documentary about dynamite kid but this version of the story is the best

[@jumbothompson]

@@Hatim_Supreme_Salaam Orndorff vs Vader and Sags vs Shamrock are the other epic ones. But this one is the best, and most of what Jacques says here is absolutely true.

[@ejcash7234]

Jacques story pretty much sums up what happened. Honest, truthful and sincere. It's always satisfying that someone stands up to a bully.

[@georgeiron8399]

and Jacques sells himself short, he may not be a fighter but he is certainly not a coward

[@McMahonHater]

Bret Hart said in his book what happened to Dynamite Kid was pretty much inevitable. If you look at the guys DK hung out with, he surrounded himself with other really big, tough guys so he'd never have to deal with any other really tough guys.

[@Tourist-Q.]

Jacques stood up severel times.... Threw an apple full force in Scott Steiner's face... Threatened Shawn Michaels to punch his teeth out next time he disrecpects him... And JBL would have gotten the same treatment.

[@nahthenlad2706]

Stands up to a bully hitting him with a sniper shot he's a pure pussy

[@subgrappling805]

Jacques comes off very well here...honest, classy and exuding decency. What a great behind the scenes peek at one of the great locker room stories of all time. Dynamite Kid absolutely had it coming and it couldn’t have come from a better guy than the non-tough-guy, Jacques Rougeau. From what I understand, when Jacques clobbered him, that roll of quarters exploded and flew everywhere. It was, by all accounts, one hell of a punch and quite a wild scene. Good on you, Jacques.

[@walzawalt550]

I've learned a lot from this and it's to stand up to bullies.

[@davel7791]

But pray first, like Jacques did.

[@thissmithymanga7119]

@Anonymous Anonymous he said the same thing here

[@dcavalli9]

Do you get a roll of quarters from the bank when it opens in the morning?

[@phatmanpushimbak8903]

@@dcavalli9 Are you a bully? Bet you are. I'll finish that quick.

[@phatmanpushimbak8903]

@@dcavalli9 I doubt it.

[@Boygonebad]

With exception of the fact that Bulldogs weren’t the tag champions at Summerslam 88 for that time limit draw match. This is a pretty damn honest recollection. Guys tend to change the story to make themselves look tougher but Jacques is very honest in what he says and how he felt.

[@rustykuntz94]

Also Cowboy Bob Orton couldn’t have been there, this is supposed to be late August/Sept 1988. Orton was out of the WWF by late 87. Small detail and I’m sure it was a honest slip

[@CatStanleySpaceDemon]

Long time ago, memories fade, events blend together.

[@jonblazeinc]

Yeah Bulldogs dropped the belts to Hart Foundation after new year 1987 and wasn't tag team champions again ever in WWF

[@mattthomas1442]

@@rustykuntz94 The Harts weren't there that day either, they were wrestling on a different show in California the same day as subs for the Powers of Pain.

[@treize4ever69]

BEST PART OF WHOLE STORY IS WHEN MACHO OPENED THE DOOR AND SAID "OHH Yeah!!" Then closed door again. Lol my ass off

[@tomd9555]

That was hilarious

[@mrqh406]

Just to imagine the whole fight itself was funny , MACHO MAN killed me on that part 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronmatatasawagon2431]

that part killed me

[@andrewatuahene3234]

That was hilarious I can imagine that, that would off been some funny shit!!!! lol.

[@lannygr9293]

Laughed so hard!!!

[@hansjuker8296]

Jacques sounds a really cool guy.

[@danberger3593]

Jacques stood up to a bully, and I have nothing but respect for him for doing that.

[@mrcori2649]

Didn't Dynamite Kid understand that "The Mountie always gets his man" 😂

[@SheriffOutlaw]

Well Played

[@ash80510]

Fucking idiot. Roll of quarters blindside. Tough....

[@dariobava]

@@ash80510 dude he was blindsided by Dynamite first all’s fair in love and war!!

[@InstagramAWrestlingHistorian]

Jacques Rougeau was a hero to most of The Boys.

[@ammagnolia]

They shoulda added that to his gemmick. A person stuck with a stupid gemmick so he just starts punching out dudes teeth to get over but stays in the costume

[@hkfan746]

Here because of Dark Side-- new found respect for Jacques after getting even for the blind sucker punch and kick on him by Dynamite Kid...I can't believe some people think that Kid never got his "revenge" on what Jacques did--- Kid got exactly what he deserved IMO, he started it!

[@hkfan746]

@@newageassholes Agreed IF that's what he used. Both him and Raymond say it was a roll of quarters. Only other witness was Pat Paterson, did he ever say what he saw?

[@lk5388]

@@newageassholes he never used brass knucks. He dropped him on a roll of quarters.

[@lk5388]

@@hkfan746 bret hart even said it was a roll of quarters. Only guys who weren't even there claimed it was something else.

[@hkfan746]

@@lk5388 I figured that was the case. If you watch the episode of Dark Side, it's one of Dynamite Kid's close friend that said it was brass knucks. Guess he figured it'd make D-Kid look like he was victimized.....

[@RichardWolfe79]

@@newageassholes Bruce Prichard corroborated the quarters story.

[@Gebraldo420]

I met Jacques once at a gas station in Northern Maine while I was working pumping gas, I had a feeling he looked familiar, but I only knew when I took his card In the store to pay his bill, and when i came back out, he signed his slip, I said thank you Mr rougeau in my franco-american accent, and he smiled, and clipped a $100 to his receipt and thanked me for the service

[@markuyehara7880]

Jacques' voice when he describes Ray being proud of him... Right in the feels.

[@kuunami]

This story made me tear up a bit. It's a story about overcoming your fears and standing up for yourself.

[@stuartsutton2548]

He was a coward that sucker punched Dynamite with a loaded hand

[@jamesdjl4359]

@@stuartsutton2548 nonsense. Dynamite hit him from behind first. If someone hits me from behind they better be looking over their shoulder for their entire lives. I will not give them any courtesy, that they didnt afford me. For the record Brett Hart tells this story almost the same exact way Jacques does. Even though I love dynamite as a wrestler he was a bully and he was wrong in this instance.

[@DrSlippyFist86]

@@stuartsutton2548 He deserved every bit of it!

[@jimmyspiteria9371]

@@jamesdjl4359 absolute dog shot, should be in jail for it, dynamite kid only gave him a slap first not a king hit with coins in his hand, absolute coward.

[@kd-hr9se]

@@stuartsutton2548 and now dynamites in hell

[@luigivincenz3843]

It was basically the Rougeau Brothers vs almost the entire locker room with Orton, the harts, Davey Boy, Dynamite, Neidhart, Curt hennig etc. It's hard to function working at a place like that where almost everyone sided against you, and I can relate. Been to workplaces where you are the odd man out.

[@AndrewNewZealand]

That's how it seems. Even Haku was involved apparently (oh shit!). And Dino Bravo turned on them too. Jacques fought back and stayed in the WWF for quite a while, most of his success being with Pierre as the Quebecers.

[@MONAHAN97]

This man is a great storyteller and by all accounts completely justified.

[@toddhensley880]

I have to admit, I never paid much attention to the Rougeau brothers back in the day, but watching interviews of them really makes me like them.

[@dabigguy7788]

By far my favourite shoot story. He tells it brilliantly well. It's pretty obvious he's telling the truth too.

[@truthanderror1038]

Of all the great pro wrestling stories, this one is by far my favorite. Jacques stood up to the bully even though he admits he is not a fighter and was frightened. I love the fact that Jacques was brave enough to get his revenge. Hats off to Jacques for his courage and guts.

[@AndrewBarbacki]

Brave enough to punch him with a weapon in his hand

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Takes a man to admit he was frightened. NINETY NINE POINT NINE PERCENT OF ANY man on this planet in the same situation, let alone pro wrestler, wouldnt have the humility to admit they were scared. EVERY guy in a fight, anywhere, always BS's like they are tough as leather, even if they havent been in a fight in their life. Couldnt agree with you more dude.

[@swerboski]

It wasn't that long ago but nearly everyone mentioned in the story is dead. Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy, bad news Brown , Jim Neidhart, Ultimate Warrior, Hennig, Patterson, Macho Man, Elizabeth, Dino Bravo. Sad.

[@dcavalli9]

I see your point in lamenting their deaths, but it will be 35 years next year. Thirty-five years after Watergate, in 2009, how many of the players (i.e. White House staff, prosecutors, Senators) had passed away?

[@youonlyliveonce12ish]

@@dcavalli9 The senators or the prosecutors were unhealthy old men VS the wrestlers were at the prime of their age and physic.

[@boxcarent.3147]

Steriods , coke, pills, alcohol, no sleep, physical trauma. Equal short life.

[@lukelewis3506]

THIS IS GOLD! Amazing interview, thank you! So good to finally hear his side of the story and it seems to match up with other accounts. I love his humility and honesty, he's not pretending to be a tough guy.

[@CaptainFantastik1]

What an engaging and open book interview. The guy has has no ego and i trust his version of events over the other shoots i've seen.

[@BuellStreetBlaster]

likewise

[@shawnmckeegan]

This story is great. They should film it and show it at Christmas.

[@TonyMontana-sx6jv]

This incident fucked up Dynamite Kid's career so it was his own doing. The Bulldogs soon went to wrestle in Japan for peanuts after this incident. Davey Boy Smith eventually com back to the WWF and took the trade mark for the British Bulldog with him. Always great when a bully gets their comeuppance. Unfortunately it doesn't happen enough. There should never be any reason to bully anyone.

[@lk5388]

Actually, the bulldogs made better money in japan than on the wwe in the 80s. Dynamite kid was a huge draw in japan. That being said, tom never took care to rehab his injuries and ended up on a wheelchair.

[@glennjoyce7682]

Umm...Japan is where wrestlers go to make boatloads of money

[@stephenking8505]

@@lk5388 true story. Also he was constantly drinking, taking drugs and steroids. When you're young you can get away with it for a while but once he started getting older he started abusing it more and more for the pain and it took its toll. Dynamite kid was one of the great talents but one of the worst human beings in wrestling.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I think they went to WCW at some point

[@michaelmacdonald880]

Wow i can listen to this guy all day. Great clip off this interview.

[@joemallis2886]

How doesn't this video have a million views? Best shoot interview segment ever imo.

[@roninkraut6873]

I’ve always heard this story as the Rougeau’s jumped Dynamite while he was sleeping in bed and beat him with brass knuckles and shite. I 100% believe the Rougeau version of this story now.

[@spannerintheworks1190]

Dynamite said it was in the corridor like in his book, but with a knuckle duster, which bad news confirms, given the damage I'd say that it is the only part missing from the rougeaus story.

[@Kravis63]

@@spannerintheworks1190 Bad News was friends with Dynamite, I don’t believe his recollection of the story. Everyone else says it was a roll of coins

[@spannerintheworks1190]

@@Kravis63 we'll never know as the only other person who was there was Pat Paterson, now deceased. Bad News comes across as a very straight shooter in general mind.

[@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252]

@@spannerintheworks1190 BNB disliked a lot of people in wrestling though not everyone. I don't think he would have a big problem with slipping a little lie in there because he ridiculed a number of wrestlers who never did anything to him.

[@scottsrush]

Now talk about a down to earth guy who is not full of himself.great story and so glad he got his revenge.

[@patrickj9061]

Shout out to Jauques Rougeau - "The Mountie" and all of the larger than life characters are my entire childhood. Thank you for the memories, Jauques - I'm a fan for life. #TheHannibalTV

[@m2a6n0o0]

Patrick J ok this is the Mountie.... Thanks for the info...

[@A-shot-in-the-dark]

that was hilarious about the macho man opening up his door and looking at jacques and saying oh yeah!! i can just see that happening !!!

[@hunter371]

Forget about wrestling stories, this is one of the best stories I've ever heard. Jacques is a great story teller here. This is incredible relatable despite none of us knowing what it's like to be a wrestler on the road. All the details, mannerisms and sincerity make this one for the ages.

[@awill909]

Wow, I really enjoyed this story... It felt like I can picture the whole incident... Like I was there 😂 Jacques is really good at detailing the story!!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Honestly to me, this was the best interview of his entire career.

[@bobray9678]

Roojo guy says he is not a fighter..he is honest for that.. its easy for a fighter to pick on a non fighter. so Jack guy had to pull out street brawl tactics ...he had no choice pal

[@chucky187]

The best part of the story is Macho Man. Macho opens the door, sees Rougeau covered head to toe in blood, says "Oh Yeah", then just closes the door...

[@mojowolf5597]

Wow! I am completely blown away by how good of a person jacque is.... very humble and I am glad he got his revenge on that asshole.

[@mikereed3915]

He was brutally honest and didn’t try to make himself look good

[@dhornjr1]

Funny how shit works. The Bulldogs were the babyfaces and the Rougeau brothers were the heels but in real life it was just the opposite.

[@Drummer8282]

Davey Boy was cool. Really just one heel of the bunch.

[@lk5388]

@@Drummer8282 nah dude, davey boy was in on a lot of the messed up ribs the dynamite kid was doing.

[@erickcontreras113]

@@lk5388 i can imagine so i wonder what messed up ribs both cost together

[@br-jj6re]

@@Drummer8282Davey Boy was a crackhead bully lmao

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@lk5388 also I heard a lot of messed up things that Davey was involved in in Canada. Some awful stuff.

[@marcm9999]

Wow!!! Hell of an interview. Talk about making it real.

[@sovereignratio]

I think this interview made me want to watch his matches that I skipped as a kid. What a genuine man and I respect him for admitting who he is and yet standing up for his right as a person to be treated with respect.

[@iamgalianos]

25:35 This part kills me... 😂😂😂 “When he said that, it came to my mind right away: they don't give a shit about their job, they just want to save their honor. That's the way I am and I'm a coward.”

[@mr.s8251]

Never cared for the rougeau brothers but that was a hell of a good story. Even tough guys would be scared of the bulldogs.

[@andrewlayton9760]

The unleashed fury of a quiet man is a terrifying sight.

[@InkWarrior]

That Macho Man moment was everything. 🤣

[@JaykensolutionsNet]

Mr. Fuji... heel 24/7, awesome!

[@clearlakecf7372]

How to Handle a Bully 101.

[@MSH786]

Instead of him making a “long story short”, as he repeatedly says all throughout this video, he made a short story long, but I loved every second of it!

[@mikesquires101]

Best shoot interview of all time.

[@marcusHabs]

He seems to be honest guy. He is a first wrestler that i hear to admit quite honestly that he was not a real fighter. It takes a lot of balls to admit that publicly with that background.

[@bison8745]

Came off looking pretty honest and genuine. Doesn't try to paint himself as a tough guy,doesn't claim he could have beaten DK in a fair fight. Multiple stories of DK being a bully,he got what was coming to him.

[@kharri2476]

Wow! After all these years since their fuse. I’m a Rougeau fan. His side of the story is so open and honest. He’s the kind of guy I would consider a great friend.

[@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252]

This is actually an incredible story about bullying worthy of being shown in school classes.

[@PicklezTV]

U ever noticed in wrestling back in the day that the babyfaces(good guys) are dick heads in real life and the heels(bad guys) are the nicest guys?

[@peridotangel83]

Hogan is a PRIME example

[@PicklezTV]

@@peridotangel83 definitely

[@br-jj6re]

@@peridotangel83except dusty and backlund, baby faces for life in and out the ring

[@MavAuto-Pete]

Jacques really nice guy dynamite kid is nothing but a dirty rotten bully that got his comeuppance. I only ever come to Hannibal now to see the wrestling news or interviews as this is the best channel by far on KZbin. Well done Hannibal keep up the good work

[@jonstefanik9400]

I loved it when he said, "They don't give a shit about their job, they just want to save their honor." LOL!!

[@Poopscipade]

I really respect the hell out of Jacques. The only backstage drama I've ever heard him be involved with involved him standing up to the guys were starting shit. He seems remarkably happy and well-adjusted for a wrestler from that era, too. Not to mention he was just a damn good worker. All around top guy.

[@Drummer8282]

It’s possible someone tipped Vince off that Dynamite was going to do something next-level of the rougeaus were still around after the match which could be why Vince asked them to leave the building immediately after their part in the match. Don’t forget Vince had multiple stooges within the locker room.

[@spannerintheworks1190]

I think he was going to stiff them in the ring (survivor series ten man tag), but Bret pinned them early to get them out.

[@dinoirish5984]

Watch Ray's version of the story, and you'll know every word of it is true.

[@floggyWM1]

Rays version was actually more detailed

[@DeejayVillain]

Amazing video!

[@necron99.aka-sammyboy92]

He's " The Mountie" !

[@karryjohnson3261]

Macho Man: “Oh, yeah!” 😂

[@cornpipe]

Pat Patterson screaming like a girl...go figure.

[@phatmanpushimbak8903]

I remember seeing him at Maple Leaf Gardens around '88 and he wasn't allowed to be "The Mountie" because of some Canadian BS. He wore grey track pants. He was still my fav.

[@Ditka-89]

22:40 Macho Man and Hulk both said their gimmick catch phrases in the span of 2 seconds lol

[@ottodetroit]

many years ago me and some buddies moved a few cars which were blocking the Rougeau Brothers rental car behind Cobo Hall Detroit when they were trying to get to airport early. They thanked us on air the next Saturday during their promo interview with Mean Gene. Classy Brothers

[@j2alomar]

Legend has it that the "anyway long story short" is still going.

[@troylowe814]

They're All-American boys! Loved the Rougeau's.

[@jamesmainstream3112]

Jacques' reputation as a nice guy shines through in every one of his interviews.

[@michaelmendoza8905]

WOW!!! Now, THAT... was a powerful story!!! So much goes on behind the scenes which we'll never see so appreciate the story!! Great Wrestling Channel, Great raw Storytelling!!! Cause THE MOUNTIEEEEEE. ..... ALWAYS GETS HIS MAAAAAAAAN!!!!!

[@Makaveli7Soldier]

Someone should animate this story it would be hilarious. He tells it perfectly.

[@lwplwp]

It's easy to tell Jaques and the Rougeau Brothers had a shitload of class and The Dynamite Kid and the Bulldogs had none...

[@AngelRodriguezFritoLay]

This is an awesome clip. The details are incredible. Thanks for posting

[@dabiguy77]

Every now and then, I come back to hear this story. He tells it so well. Also, because I fully agree with what Jacque did.

[@troylowe814]

Hannibal, thank you for capturing these stories for posterity. It's great to hear it from the source.

[@LOVEBUNNNY]

this story is very inspiring!! the hannibal has the BEST shoot interviews

[@A..D..D]

Dynamite had it coming . Good for you Jacques, Awesome work Man .

[@clovers-zi5fe]

Best part of this story was the part about Macho Man peaking his head out the door just to say, "Oh yeah, man!" Then closes it lol

[@lannygr9293]

Really never paid attn to either team back in the day. This might of been my fav shoot interview I ever seen.

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome interview!

[@twinturbo3461]

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to set things straight. No one deserves to be bullied or treated with disrespect.

[@raymondphillips7107]

Jacque seems like a stand up guy. Class act all the way!

[@claudemarchand1196]

the rougeaus are outstanding human beings love by everybody in quebec. they have always treated their body with respect like there father raise them. look at them now. raymond is even mayor of rawdon and is respected by all his citizen. wish them all a long healthy life

[@douglaswalther8489]

Great interview Hannibal ! Well done Sir

[@TheFretzone]

This story never gets old. This is a great story about standing up to your bully. This is how you deal with bullies. If you ever got bullied in your life, you know there is only one way to deal with that kind of person

[@jacoreywilliams6382]

Jacques rougeau is a hero for standing up to a bully and a monster dynamite kid was a sick twisted man

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

This is the greatest backstage rub in wrestling history. Whether you think Jacques Japped Dynamite or not, this story was about something bigger than a rift. Its about justice, whats right, and standing up for yourself. Its sad that grown men could act so childish, and by men I mean Dynamite. He got EXACTLY what he deserved.

[@shinbukan]

This was really good! 😊😊 More of this please.

[@bobray9678]

what about him vs Owens pal? wrestling and a real fight pal?

[@mosesmelo5535]

I watched the entire interview. Great interview. God bless

[@kennethwilkerson8588]

As a barber this is hilarious

[@networkdude1332]

Jacques seems exactly like the stereotype of the polite, kind Canadian

[@Scottie-gd7bo]

never mess with an all-american boy

[@joelgauthier6567]

He's a french Canadian (Québec)

[@AlexDroog71]

Rougeau's and the Bulldog's should of had a meeting with Hennig.

[@davidtaylor328]

Yeah. Hail The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers !!! 👍👍

[@janicesmyth2183]

OMG I remember the rougeau brothers when they wrestled in the AWA!!! What a fantastic story. My kids loved wrestling so much back then.

[@carlward3267]

that was one of the best stories i ever heard i love to hear a good wrestling story thanks hannibal

[@JoeyMartz]

2:15 subtlety burying Mr. Fuji on a personal level.