Post by Johnzplan on Nov 25, 2005 1:36:41 GMT -5
check out former AWA, WWE, NWA Star and the father of Luna Vachon interview with paul butcher vachon from a couple years ago
Paul "Butcher" Vachon is a legend in this great sport of wrestling, he has competed for the AWA, NWA, & WWF. His top Accomplishments are listed below.
He also Comes from a very famous Wrestling family.
Brother-- Mariece "Mad Dog" Vachon
Sister-- "Wrestling Queen" Vivian Vachon
Daughter-- "Former WWE Diva" Luna Vachon
Son in Law-- David Heath A/k/A Gangrel & Vampire Warrior of the WWE.
David Health interview can also be seen here at Johnz Insane Plan by Clicking the link David Heath Interview
Not only has he Done everything in the sport of wrestling, He also Published his new Book "When Wrestling Was Real" Dedicated to his Sister Vivian Vachon.
Great Info on Wrestling Memorable, Rare Earth Magnetic Therapy, and his new Published Book "When Wrestling Was Real"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
4-Time NWA Southern Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA America's Tag-Team Champion
2-Time NWA Georgia Tag-Team Champion
2-Time NWA Texas Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA Midwest Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA Hawaii Tag-Team Champion
1-Time AWA Tag-Team Champion
1-Time Grand Prix Tag-Team Champion
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JM:Can you share the good and the bad working for the AWA, NWA, & the WWE?
BV: I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie in AWA and NWA. and enjoyed the travel for WWF. I have visited 33 countries.
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JM: You come from a famous wrestling family, has it been hard to deal with the fact that you, your brother and your sister were wrestling in the same era for the AWA?
BV: We all got along well together and were treated fairly.
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JM: I know you have had a lot of them, but tell us some of your Greatest Highlights in the sport of wrestling.
BV: In the 1960s I wrestled in a soccer stadium in Karachi Pakistan in front of a then record crowd of 85,000.
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JM: If you can, can you share, experience, opinion, or anything that comes to mind when I. Named the Following.
The Hart Family-- all were gentlemen and none ever intentionally injured an opponent in the ring.
Verne Gagne-- Skilled scientific Rassler
Bruno Samartino-- He beat me in 10 minutes in Nassau Coliseum, NY. I enjoyed riding in his Rolls Royce
Andre the giant-- A good friend with super human strength
Vince Mcmahon SR.-- Nice guy and treated the boys with respect.
Vince Mcmahon, JR.--Good business man.
David Heath-- Great young man, excellent worker, and my son-in law AKA Gangrel, Vampire Warrior
Mad dog Vachon-- My older brother who introduced me into the business. Great sense of humor and I still admire him.
Luna Vachon-- She travels alot and I wish we could see more of each other.
Vivian Vachon-- Beauty and talent. My book "When Wrestling Was Real" is available on my website www.ButcherVachonMagnetsPlus.com and is dedicated to her.
Hulk Hogan-- Great charisma and marketability
George Steel-- Great gimmick and a good friend.
Fabulous Moolah-- Longevity.
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JM: If you don't mind me asking what are your thoughts on your daughter Luna Vachon's success in wrestling?
BV: Luna is very "over" in Japan and still working the Independents. I am very proud of her and she has a strong will of her own.
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JM: How is your career going now?
BV: At present I am recuperating from 35 radiation treatments for throat cancer. I make occasional appearances at wrestling shows and travel with fairs and festivals selling my memorabilia and therapeutic healing magnets.
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JM: Do you still follow wrestling? if yes how do you feel the rate that it is going today?
BV: I do not follow it much anymore, but there are some excellent athletes such as Goldberg, and Lisa The Adjuster in the New England Independents. There is no one to blame for the steroid and drug abuse except the individuals themselves.
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JM: What is the best Match that you competed in?
BV: Taking the AWA Tag Team Title Belts from Champions Dick The Bruiser and Crusher in Chicago
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JM: I Heard you were married in the WWE on TNT in the 1980s I believe, But I never knew the story about it, can you explain the experiences of that?
BV: It was Vince's idea, the food fight was alot of fun. I believe it is on a WWF highlight and blooper video.
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JM: What is the hardest thing you ever had to do in wrestling?
BV: All the travel was very disruptive to my marriages and home life.
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JM: What are some of the things you would change about wrestling if you took charge?
BV: I would get rid of the sleazy angles and return it to family entertainment.
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JM: And Finally what advice do you have for young Men including myself who dream of making it to the Sport of wrestling
BV: Dont get discouraged - but don't quit your day job.
Paul "Butcher" Vachon is a legend in this great sport of wrestling, he has competed for the AWA, NWA, & WWF. His top Accomplishments are listed below.
He also Comes from a very famous Wrestling family.
Brother-- Mariece "Mad Dog" Vachon
Sister-- "Wrestling Queen" Vivian Vachon
Daughter-- "Former WWE Diva" Luna Vachon
Son in Law-- David Heath A/k/A Gangrel & Vampire Warrior of the WWE.
David Health interview can also be seen here at Johnz Insane Plan by Clicking the link David Heath Interview
Not only has he Done everything in the sport of wrestling, He also Published his new Book "When Wrestling Was Real" Dedicated to his Sister Vivian Vachon.
Great Info on Wrestling Memorable, Rare Earth Magnetic Therapy, and his new Published Book "When Wrestling Was Real"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
4-Time NWA Southern Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA America's Tag-Team Champion
2-Time NWA Georgia Tag-Team Champion
2-Time NWA Texas Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA Midwest Tag-Team Champion
1-Time NWA Hawaii Tag-Team Champion
1-Time AWA Tag-Team Champion
1-Time Grand Prix Tag-Team Champion
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM:Can you share the good and the bad working for the AWA, NWA, & the WWE?
BV: I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie in AWA and NWA. and enjoyed the travel for WWF. I have visited 33 countries.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: You come from a famous wrestling family, has it been hard to deal with the fact that you, your brother and your sister were wrestling in the same era for the AWA?
BV: We all got along well together and were treated fairly.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: I know you have had a lot of them, but tell us some of your Greatest Highlights in the sport of wrestling.
BV: In the 1960s I wrestled in a soccer stadium in Karachi Pakistan in front of a then record crowd of 85,000.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: If you can, can you share, experience, opinion, or anything that comes to mind when I. Named the Following.
The Hart Family-- all were gentlemen and none ever intentionally injured an opponent in the ring.
Verne Gagne-- Skilled scientific Rassler
Bruno Samartino-- He beat me in 10 minutes in Nassau Coliseum, NY. I enjoyed riding in his Rolls Royce
Andre the giant-- A good friend with super human strength
Vince Mcmahon SR.-- Nice guy and treated the boys with respect.
Vince Mcmahon, JR.--Good business man.
David Heath-- Great young man, excellent worker, and my son-in law AKA Gangrel, Vampire Warrior
Mad dog Vachon-- My older brother who introduced me into the business. Great sense of humor and I still admire him.
Luna Vachon-- She travels alot and I wish we could see more of each other.
Vivian Vachon-- Beauty and talent. My book "When Wrestling Was Real" is available on my website www.ButcherVachonMagnetsPlus.com and is dedicated to her.
Hulk Hogan-- Great charisma and marketability
George Steel-- Great gimmick and a good friend.
Fabulous Moolah-- Longevity.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: If you don't mind me asking what are your thoughts on your daughter Luna Vachon's success in wrestling?
BV: Luna is very "over" in Japan and still working the Independents. I am very proud of her and she has a strong will of her own.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: How is your career going now?
BV: At present I am recuperating from 35 radiation treatments for throat cancer. I make occasional appearances at wrestling shows and travel with fairs and festivals selling my memorabilia and therapeutic healing magnets.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: Do you still follow wrestling? if yes how do you feel the rate that it is going today?
BV: I do not follow it much anymore, but there are some excellent athletes such as Goldberg, and Lisa The Adjuster in the New England Independents. There is no one to blame for the steroid and drug abuse except the individuals themselves.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: What is the best Match that you competed in?
BV: Taking the AWA Tag Team Title Belts from Champions Dick The Bruiser and Crusher in Chicago
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: I Heard you were married in the WWE on TNT in the 1980s I believe, But I never knew the story about it, can you explain the experiences of that?
BV: It was Vince's idea, the food fight was alot of fun. I believe it is on a WWF highlight and blooper video.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: What is the hardest thing you ever had to do in wrestling?
BV: All the travel was very disruptive to my marriages and home life.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: What are some of the things you would change about wrestling if you took charge?
BV: I would get rid of the sleazy angles and return it to family entertainment.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JM: And Finally what advice do you have for young Men including myself who dream of making it to the Sport of wrestling
BV: Dont get discouraged - but don't quit your day job.