Paul “The Butcher” Vachon has passed away at the age of 81. Pat LePrade announced on Friday that Vachon passed away on Thursday night.
Vachon was one of a number of members of the Vachon wrestling family that included his brother Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon, his sister Vivian, and his adopted daughter Luna Vachon.
Vachon held a number of Tag Team Championships with his brother Maurice, including the Stampede International Tag Team Championships and Calgary Canadian Tag Team Championships in Stampede Wrestling. He and Maurice also won the NWA World Tag Team Championships in 1967. Paul would later team with his storyline brother Stan Vachon to win the titles again in 1968.
We send our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fans of Paul Vachon.
Sad news. Paul “The Butcher” Vachon died last night at the age of 86 years old. Former AWA tag team champ, Grand Prix Wrestling promoter and WWE wrestler, he had a great career and became a friend of mine over the years. My sympathies to his wife Dee and his family. pic.twitter.com/r705Ou2Sws
— Pat Laprade (@PatLaprade) March 1, 2024
Paul “The Butcher” Vachon, a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling, has sadly passed away at the age of 81. The news of his death was announced by Pat LePrade on Friday, revealing that Vachon had passed away on Thursday night.
Vachon was part of the renowned Vachon wrestling family, which included his brother Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon, his sister Vivian, and his adopted daughter Luna Vachon. Together, they left an indelible mark on the wrestling industry.
Throughout his career, Vachon achieved numerous accomplishments alongside his brother Maurice. They held several Tag Team Championships, including the Stampede International Tag Team Championships and Calgary Canadian Tag Team Championships in Stampede Wrestling. In 1967, they also won the prestigious NWA World Tag Team Championships. The following year, Paul teamed up with his storyline brother Stan Vachon to capture the titles once again in 1968.
The passing of Paul Vachon has left a void in the wrestling community, and tributes have poured in from fans, friends, and fellow wrestlers. Pat Laprade, a wrestling historian and friend of Vachon, expressed his condolences to Vachon’s wife Dee and his family. Laprade highlighted Vachon’s successful career as a former AWA tag team champion, Grand Prix Wrestling promoter, and WWE wrestler.
Vachon’s contributions to the wrestling world extended beyond his in-ring achievements. He played a significant role in promoting Grand Prix Wrestling and left a lasting impact on the industry. Over the years, he formed strong friendships with many individuals within the wrestling community.
The loss of Paul “The Butcher” Vachon is deeply felt by his family, friends, and fans alike. His legacy as a talented wrestler and influential figure will continue to be remembered and celebrated within the wrestling community.