The History

Since the 1950’s professional wrestling in Montreal has been a highly popular and exciting form of sport and entertainment. Well-known names such as Edouard Carpentier, Killer Kowalski, Abdullah The Butcher. Andre The Giant. Dino Bravo and of course, Mad Dog Vachon were just some of the stars that shaped the landscape of the local wrestling scene.

Their popularity and fame grew enormously and even rivaled the most popular Montreal Canadiens players of the era.

Since 1993, I have organized highly entertaining pro wrestling events (under the name of WAW) designed to raise funds for various community groups. These family friendly events represent a style of wrestling reminiscent of the ” Glory Days”.

Born in Montreal, Maurice ” Mad Dog ” Vachon became one of the most well-known pro wrestlers around the world. A villain most of his career, Mad Dog ended his career as a beloved fan favorite in Montreal.

In the same spirit as the Montreal Canadiens who named their team in Laval the “Rocket” after Maurice Richard, WAW, now known as Mad Dog Pro Wrestling is a way to symbolize the return of the “Glory Days” while honoring the legacy of one of the greatest stars of all time.

Despite his wild character in the ring, Mad Dog had a caring and compassionate side outside of the ring. He often helped community organizations and would make special appearances at functions and telethons.