Maurice Vachon
Canadian professional and amateur wrestler (1929–2013)
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- Born
- 14 September 1929, Montreal
- Died
- 21 November 2013, Omaha
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Sport
- amateur wrestling, professional wrestling
- Occupation
- professional wrestler, amateur wrestler
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Weight
- 105 kg (231 lb)
- Nickname
- Mad Dog
Joseph Maurice Régis Vachon (14 September 1929 − 21 November 2013) was a Canadian professional wrestler and freestyle wrestler, best known by his ring name Mad Dog Vachon. He was a member of the Vachon wrestling family, as the older brother of wrestlers Paul and Vivian Vachon, and the uncle of wrestler Luna Vachon.
As an amateur wrestler, Vachon represented Canada at the 1948 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games. He made the switch to professional wrestling and spent time in various promotions in the United States while occasionally teaming with his brother Paul. In Portland, Oregon, he received the name "Mad Dog" Vachon. In the early 1960s, Vachon became a main eventer in the American Wrestling Association. He was one of the promotion's all-time great heels, known for his wild style and intense interviews. He was a five-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion. Starting in the 1970s, Vachon became a fan favourite, particularly in his home province of Quebec.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 1948 | |
| 1950 British Empire Games | 1950 |
Awards and honours
- Quebec Sports Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q2518947 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.