Having had the honor and privilege of being Ray's commentating partner 1994-1999 for the international French market, I have to say that he is the best partner -in every way- one can hope for. A true gentleman, who is generous, considerate, smart, fun, has huge charisma, is comfortable with who he is and is a hell of a play-by-play caller. I second the motion of having him be inducted in the Hall of Fame. A fantastic man! BRAVO RAYMOND!!
Merci à toi Jean pour tout ces fantastiques moments que tu m'as procuré en compagnie de Raymond ! Je supportais les vilains " tout comme toi". Qu'est-ce que tu étais marrant dans tes commentaires! On s'est bien bidonné.
Jean: if u still work for the wwf talk to Vince McMahon so that Raymond and or his family can get into the hall of fame!!! If he does write me back, I’ll be so proud if he does listen to me and you!!!
I saw The Rockers vs The Fabulous Rougeaus at the Lake Charles Civic Center in Louisiana in 1988. The Rougeau's were very good at getting heat with the crowd by telling a bunch of Cajuns to "learn how to speak REAL French". Classic. The match was fantastic. Loving these interviews with Raymond! Keep up the good work!
BeerIsTheTrick I totally agree with your comments, and by the way I think I am speaking on behalf of all the Quebecois when I say that Acadians and therefore cajuns are considered as our brothers, even our extended familly in a way so it was clearly an act to generate heat. Salutations de Montréal mon ami.
Raymond just comes off as the most down to earth, humble, articulate guy. He was absolutely fantastic in the TV role and did his French commentary and interviews in a super clear style that played to much more than just a Quebecois audience.
I miss those face to face segments when they would talk about where they are going for live events and they would have two of the opponents do face to face those where fun to watch.
damn i would have loved to heave heard more details about his experience on 9/11. Such as, were they allowed off of the plane, and into the airport, was he able to get his bags, and what happened afterwards, how long was he stuck in New York for. Little stuff.
Probably right when he did debut. There were a couple of pics with Ray (still a teenager) Johnny and Jacques SR. on local tours. That'd be around 1971 when the Rougeaus actually had their own wrestling promotion rival to the Grand Prix brand that was the Vachons.
Raymond guy looks like he went through allot pal.. i think he was humble and had depression issues if you ask Bob Ray...you have to take care of your health first pal
Jacques was like an egocentric little kid. He doesn't mean to stir things up but it happens. That is why he got such into trouble in the WWF. As far as Raymond, he was OK on french PBP but as a french myself I didn't like the style cause he was using a french for France style and that could be grating. Especially since people in France view Wrestling as a joke and Raymond announced in a big smiling style like what he was watching was a joke. So it was awful when there were dramatic moments. Like the whole Bret Hart heel turn stuff.
Raymond wasn't only speaking for the Quebec market but also for the International French market so he had to speak in a more international French so that people in those countries would understand. More recently, Renée Young even had to take classes in International spoken English because she had a bit of a English Canadian accent. This is why you won't see someone speak with a thick Southern Drawl announcing on news networks.
Having had the honor and privilege of being Ray's commentating partner 1994-1999 for the international French market, I have to say that he is the best partner -in every way- one can hope for. A true gentleman, who is generous, considerate, smart, fun, has huge charisma, is comfortable with who he is and is a hell of a play-by-play caller. I second the motion of having him be inducted in the Hall of Fame. A fantastic man! BRAVO RAYMOND!!
Jean Brassard et maintenant de retour en action!!
Well said. A legend!!
Merci à toi Jean pour tout ces fantastiques moments que tu m'as procuré en compagnie de Raymond ! Je supportais les vilains " tout comme toi". Qu'est-ce que tu étais marrant dans tes commentaires! On s'est bien bidonné.
Wow un message de Jean Brassard en personne! :)
Jean: if u still work for the wwf talk to Vince McMahon so that Raymond and or his family can get into the hall of fame!!! If he does write me back, I’ll be so proud if he does listen to me and you!!!
I saw The Rockers vs The Fabulous Rougeaus at the Lake Charles Civic Center in Louisiana in 1988. The Rougeau's were very good at getting heat with the crowd by telling a bunch of Cajuns to "learn how to speak REAL French". Classic. The match was fantastic. Loving these interviews with Raymond! Keep up the good work!
BeerIsTheTrick I totally agree with your comments, and by the way I think I am speaking on behalf of all the Quebecois when I say that Acadians and therefore cajuns are considered as our brothers, even our extended familly in a way so it was clearly an act to generate heat. Salutations de Montréal mon ami.
Raymond just comes off as the most down to earth, humble, articulate guy. He was absolutely fantastic in the TV role and did his French commentary and interviews in a super clear style that played to much more than just a Quebecois audience.
Very likable guy. Excellent series.
Nothing but respect, Go ray!
The Rougeaus both seem like such nice, normal guys.
Ray is more respected
I hated Jacques as the Mountie.
This guy is the most impressive person associated with wrestling I've ever heard.
I could listen to him all day much respect
Quel dommage que cet interview ne soit pas en français, Raymond à bercer l'enfance de milliers de fans de catch ici en France!
+Bastion Boogie YOU make one in french then.....
I miss those face to face segments when they would talk about where they are going for live events and they would have two of the opponents do face to face those where fun to watch.
Professional did business the right way you don't see that in wrestling
Raymond Rougeau is top notch. Intelligent, looks great, has class and a great storyteller.
Absolutely hated the Rougeaus' back in the day. After listening to Ray, I'm a huge fan.
So Ray is a pilot also?
IT would have been cool if Raymond challenged Mountie guy ..for the IC....and acted like the good guy like Marty Jennety guy.. when he faced HBK guy
The Rougeau brothers never turned against each other.
I agree excellent series
Rougeau RAy guy is respected by Bob Ray....this guy is humble pal..he speaks great english for a french Canadian guy pal...
damn i would have loved to heave heard more details about his experience on 9/11. Such as, were they allowed off of the plane, and into the airport, was he able to get his bags, and what happened afterwards, how long was he stuck in New York for. Little stuff.
But he finished at royal rumble 90
Are you sure? since after the royal rumble 1990 we never saw the fabolous rougeau
First Class
Class x2
Raymond speaks English better than Jacques.
Did Raymond ever wrestle with his uncle Johnny as a tag team?
Probably right when he did debut. There were a couple of pics with Ray (still a teenager) Johnny and Jacques SR. on local tours. That'd be around 1971 when the Rougeaus actually had their own wrestling promotion rival to the Grand Prix brand that was the Vachons.
Raymond guy looks like he went through allot pal.. i think he was humble and had depression issues if you ask Bob Ray...you have to take care of your health first pal
hard to tell, was Raymond crying at one point in this clip here?
Jacques was like an egocentric little kid. He doesn't mean to stir things up but it happens. That is why he got such into trouble in the WWF. As far as Raymond, he was OK on french PBP but as a french myself I didn't like the style cause he was using a french for France style and that could be grating. Especially since people in France view Wrestling as a joke and Raymond announced in a big smiling style like what he was watching was a joke. So it was awful when there were dramatic moments. Like the whole Bret Hart heel turn stuff.
Ray have to respect that he retire, but retire of so Young ? Hè could have retire in 1992
Millions of Quebecois understood his french, his dad's or uncle Jean's. ftencgu from France didn't. Color me surprised.
@@vlada the problem was he is Quebecois but his announcing style was not Quebecois.
Raymond wasn't only speaking for the Quebec market but also for the International French market so he had to speak in a more international French so that people in those countries would understand. More recently, Renée Young even had to take classes in International spoken English because she had a bit of a English Canadian accent. This is why you won't see someone speak with a thick Southern Drawl announcing on news networks.
@@HepCatJack You mean Raymond
Yes vince was in love ….lol