Deceased
Wrestler · Commentator
"The Flying Frenchman"
ÉDOUARD CARPENTIER
Édouard Ignacz Weiczorkiewicz
Capitol Wrestling Era
Height
5'10" (178 cm)
Weight
229 lbs (104 kg)
Born
July 17, 1926
Died
October 30, 2010
Age
84 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Nationality
French, Canadian
Billed From
Paris, France
WWE Debut
May 30, 1957
Career
69 years
Roleswrestler1957–1987commentator1985–1992
Biography
Known as "The Flying Frenchman," Carpentier was a pioneer of high-flying wrestling who headlined Madison Square Garden and competed for the CWC and WWWF. He held versions of the World Heavyweight Championship and famously feuded with legends like Killer Kowalski and Buddy Rogers. After his in-ring career, he served as a French-language color commentator for the WWF during the 1980s.
Ring Names
Édouard CarpentierJan 1, 1957 → Nov 16, 1987
Ed CarpentierJan 1, 1962 → Dec 31, 1963
Eras
Capitol Wrestling Era★WWWF EraGolden Era
Roles
wrestler1957 — 1987
commentator1985 — 1992