Fred Peloquin (born November 1, 1939 in St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Canada), is a retired

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best known as for his work in the

International Wrestling Alliance The International Wrestling Alliance (IWA) was an independent professional wrestling promotion based in the province of Manitoba in Canada. It was initially founded as the West Four Wrestling Alliance (WFWA) in 1973 by Tony Condello , under whic ...

as Puppy Dog Peloquin.

Professional wrestling career

Early career

Peloquin began his career in professional wrestling in 1971. He received training from Canadian wrestler/promoter

Tony Condello Tony Condello (born August 8, 1942) is an Italian retired professional wrestler and promoter most known for founding International Wrestling Alliance in Manitoba, Canada. Professional wrestling career Early career Tony Condello began his career ...

. From 1980-81, Peloquin worked as an

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for the

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West Four Wrestling Alliance

Peloquin wrestled in Condello's promotion West Four Wrestling Alliance, which would later be known as the

. While there, he managed to win the company's premiere title, the

WFWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship The WFWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship was the title contested for in the Manitoba-based professional wrestling promotion International Wrestling Alliance, West Four Wrestling Alliance. Title history See also *Professional wrestling in Can ...

. In 1986,

promoted a crossover event with

Stampede Wrestling Stampede Wrestling was a Canadian professional wrestling promotion based in Calgary, Alberta. For nearly 50 years, it was one of the main promotions in western Canada and the Canadian Prairies. Originally established by Stu Hart in 1948, the prom ...

, during which Peloquin (as Fred Peloquin) wrestled in a losing effort against Moe Malone.

Personal life

Peloquin is the cousin of Canadian professional wrestler

Chi Chi Cruz Corey Peloquin (born October 3, 1968, in Hartney, Manitoba) is a Canadian professional wrestler who is known for working the independent promotions such as Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, Real Action Wrestling, Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestl ...

Championships and accomplishments

* West Four Wrestling Alliance **

( 3 time) ** WFWA Canadian Tag Team Championship ( 2 time) - with Bobby Jones (2)

References

Living people 1939 births People from Saint Boniface, Winnipeg Professional wrestlers from Manitoba Stampede Wrestling alumni {{Canada-martialart-bio-stub