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Rolland Bastien

Rolland Bastien

Born: 1931-01-27 • Bottineau, North Dakota U.S.

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.

Filmography
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams poster
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
2009 • Red Bastien
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch poster
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
1994 • Red Bastien
WCW Slamboree 1993 poster
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993 • Red Bastien (Appearance)
Bad Guys poster
Bad Guys
1986 • TV Announcer
Paradise Alley poster
Paradise Alley
1978 • Wrestler
Friday Night in the Coliseum poster
Friday Night in the Coliseum
1972 • Red Bastien