Portrait of Rolland Bastien

Rolland Bastien

Acting

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.

Born: January 27, 1931

Place of Birth: Bottineau, North Dakota U.S.

Filmography

1993
WCW Slamboree 1993

as Red Bastien (Appearance)

1986
Bad Guys

as TV Announcer

1984
Tuesday Night Titans

as Red Bastien

1978
Paradise Alley

as Wrestler