Rolland Bastien
Birthday
1931/01/27
Day of death
2012/08/11 (81 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Bottineau, North Dakota U.S.
Also know as
Red Bastien, Texas Red, Rolland "Red" Bastien, Flying Red Bastein
Biography
Rolland Bastien was an American professional wrestler known for his agility and aerial style, despite being smaller in size for the sport. He was a three-time WWWF United States Tag Team Champion alongside Lou Bastien. Throughout his career, he found success in the U.S. and Japan, and also wrestled under the masked persona "Texas Red." After retiring, he became a trainer and promoter, discovering future stars like Sting and The Ultimate Warrior. He served as president of the Cauliflower Alley Club from 2001 to 2007. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Acting
(1972) Friday Night in the Coliseum
as Red Bastien
(1994) The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as Red Bastien
(1986) Bad Guys
as TV Announcer
(2009) WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
as Red Bastien
(1978) Paradise Alley
as Wrestler
(1993) WCW Slamboree 1993
as Red Bastien (Appearance)
(1984) Tuesday Night Titans
as Red Bastien