Red Bastien

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Rolland Bastein, born January 27, 1931 in Boise, Idaho) better known as Red Bastien was a former professional wrestler. He is a two time American Wrestling Association Tag Team champion. One famous signature hold was his figure four leg lock, usually resulting in a submission.

Red Bastien was involved in Steve Borden and Jim Hellwing's early training for careers in professional wrestling. Both men went on to great success as Sting and Ultimate Warrior, respectively.

Championships and accomplishments

President of the Cauliflower Alley Club For 6 years from 2001 to 2007.

*American Wrestling Alliance:*AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Lou Bastien

*American Wrestling Association:*AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Hercules Cortez (1) and The Crusher (1)

*Championship Wrestling from Florida:*NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time):*NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

*International Wrestling Alliance (Australia):*IWA Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Mario Milano

*International Wrestling Alliance (Japan):*IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Bill Howard
*NWA All-Star Wrestling:*NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship "(Vancouver version)" (1 time) - with Jim Hady
*NWA Big Time Wrestling:*NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (2 times):*NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time):*NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Billy Red Lyons (1) and Tex McKenzie (1)

*NWA Capitol Sports:*NWA United States Tag Team Championship "(Northeast version)" (3 times) - with Lou Bastien

*NWA Hollywood Wrestling:*NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

*Pacific Northwest Wrestling:*NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Andre Drapp (1) and Roy Heffernan (1)

External links

* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/r/red-bastien.html Online World of Wrestling profile]