Rick Vigneault
Date of birth: 1956-03-18
Place of birth: Québec City, Québec, Canada
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Rick Martel, Gus Griffin, The Model, Ricky Martel
Biography
Richard Vigneault is a retired Canadian professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with WWE between 1980 and 1995 under the ring name Rick Martel. He is also known for his two-year-long reign as AWA World Heavyweight Champion. After retiring from the ring, Martel worked for WCW as a trainer, and as host of the French versions of WCW programming. After the main event of a house show in Quebec City on May 3, 2003, then WWE Champion Brock Lesnar introduced Martel to the ring as a surprise, and shook his hand. Martel, who received a standing ovation from his home fans, said he was honoured to be associated with WWE and thanked the fans. At WWE's Vengeance: Night of Champions pay-per-view in 2007, Martel, along with his former teammate Tony Garea, saved Jimmy Snuka and Sgt. Slaughter from a post-match attack at the hands of Deuce 'n Domino. Martel is a playable character in WWE 2K18 and WWE 2K19, the first video game appearance since 1993's Sega Mega drive/Genesis version of WWE Royal Rumble.
Movie Credits
AWA/NWA Night of Champions II
1985-12-29
Nite of Champions II sees the American Wrestling Association and the National Wrestling Alliance uni
WWE WrestleMania III
1987-03-29
Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage
WWE WrestleMania V
1989-04-02
WrestleMania V was the fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced
WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
1994-06-29
See the wild and wacky world of WWE with your hosts Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Polo, Stan Lane and "Lor
AWA Christmas Night 1983
1983-12-25
The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, fe
WWE WrestleFest '90
1990-06-28
Sean Mooney hosts an exciting collection of in-ring action and special features; Mr. Perfect challen
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
1993-03-01
See the greatest World Wrestling Federation Superstars against their most hated rivals!
WWE WrestleFest '91
1991-07-25
While sitting poolside and enjoying some leisure time, "Macho Man" Randy Savage hosts a lineup of ex
WWE WrestleFest '92
1992-07-23
While "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan play tennis, the WWE Universe is treated to
WWE Crunch Classic
1992-05-28
"Rowdy' Roddy Piper hosts a collection of incredible matches, including Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Sgt.
WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993
1993-08-09
"Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of action requested by WWE
WWE Hottest Matches
1990-10-25
Things heat up as host Sean Mooney takes a wild ride through some sizzling matches, including The Ro
WWE SuperTape: Volume 2
1990-07-25
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage; Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. "The Model" Rick Martel
WWE Bashed in the USA
1993-06-23
Mr. Perfect searches for the perfect stamp; exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe
Demolition: Witness the Power
1989-08-09
Showcasing the devastating power of Demolition, one of the most awesome tag teams in WWE history; in
WWE Rampage '92
1992-10-22
While Sean Mooney saddles up for adventure into the Old West, viewers are treated to several exclusi
WWE World Tour 1992
1992-08-27
Take a journey across the pond to join Lord Alfred Hayes in London, England for an exciting look at
WWE World Tour 1991
1991-08-22
Lord Alfred Hayes hosts an out-of-this-world presentation of unforgettable action from various locat
Razor Ramon
1994-10-05
From the top of Titan Tower, hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Stan Lane take the WWE Universe on a tour tha
WWE WrestleMania VII
1991-03-24
Hulk Hogan plays by new rules as he tries to liberate the WWE Championship from the clutches of the
WWE Royal Rumble 1991
1991-01-19
The 1991 WWE Royal Rumble was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view even
WWE Royal Rumble 1990
1990-01-21
Royal Rumble (1990) was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event prod
WWE SummerSlam 1989
1989-08-28
SummerSlam (1989) was the second annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event produce
WWE WrestleMania VI
1990-04-01
More than 65,000 fans pack the Toronto SkyDome to witness The Ultimate Challenge as The Ultimate War
WWE Survivor Series 1990
1990-11-22
Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling eve
WWE Survivor Series 1992
1992-11-25
The 1992 WWE Survivor Series was the sixth annual Survivor Series. It took place on November 25, 199
WWE Survivor Series 1993
1993-11-24
The 1993 WWF Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 1993 at the Boston Garden
The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver
1987-09-21
Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II is the second soundtrack album released by the World Wrestling Fe
AWA Christmas Show 1984
1984-12-25
All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.
AWA Christmas Show 1983
1983-12-25
All your favorite AWA stars compete on Christmas Night
WCW Souled Out 1998
1998-01-24
"Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on the Lex Luger. Bret "Hit Man" Hart faces Ric Flair. Kevin Nash fac
WCW SuperBrawl VIII
1998-02-22
Sting faces Hollywood Hogan for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The Outsiders challen
PWUSA Star Wars
1985-02-24
February 24, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984
1985-12-25
December 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey at The Meadowlands
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
1985-04-19
April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
WWE WrestleFest '93
1993-03-20
As "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are on an ill-fated journey, viewers are treate
AWA Super Clash
1985-09-25
AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash professional wrestling superc
PNW 60th Anniversary Wrestling Extravaganza
1985-05-21
Pacific Northwest Wrestling celebrates their 60th anniversary, headlined by a NWA Championship match
Hulkamania 3
1988-08-27
Hulk-a-mania is still running wild against his biggest challenger ever.
The Best of the WWF: volume 11
1987-06-24
The biggest superstars in WWE in their greatest moments!
The Best of the WWF: volume 15
1988-04-13
3 Championship Matches!
The Best of the WWF: volume 17
1988-11-10
All the best and brightest rising stars of WWE - plus the biggest and baddest superstars!
The Best of the WWF: volume 20
1989-08-09
The best keeps getting better!
Best of the WWF Volume 2
1985-01-01
Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1981 – As Told By Rick Martel
2014-11-10
Atop the tag team division in the WWE in 1981 stood a fiery youngster and his brother figure, both o
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87
1987-11-06
WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features "T
WWE Houston Wrestling: December '87
1987-12-11
WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features a
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '87
1987-03-15
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Th
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: January '87
1987-01-05
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring an
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: May '89
1989-05-08
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a
WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
1990-04-13
A combined WWF, AJPW and NJPW supershow: April 13th, 1990 from the Tokyo Dome.
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
2014-03-11
Volume 1 of the 150 best PPV matches in WWE history.
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
2009-01-01
Throughout the decades, fans of sports entertainment have long enjoyed the controlled chaos of tag-t
WWE: Macho Man - The Randy Savage Story
2014-11-18
WWE fans, you have waited long enough! His glistening wardrobe, often-imitated cadence and grandiose
AWA Super Sunday
1983-04-24
AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defends his title against Hulk Hogan in the main event. Plus Jerry Lawl
WWF WrestleFest '94
1994-06-29
An Explosion Of Exclusive, Non-Stop, Hard-Hitting, World Wrestling Federation Matches!
AWA: WrestleRock '86
1986-04-20
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the
Tag Team Champions
1986-03-01
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
WWE WrestleMania IV
1988-03-27
WrestleMania IV was the fourth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produce
WWE Royal Rumble 1989
1989-01-15
The 1989 WWE Royal Rumble was the second annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling event produced b
WWE Survivor Series 1989
1989-11-23
The 1989 WWE Survivor Series was the third annual Survivor Series professional wrestling pay-per-vie
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985-08-16
The Biggest stars of the mat game converge in Boston to help The Muscular Dystrophy Association!
WWE Survivor Series Showdown '90
1990-11-18
The Superstars of The World Wrestling Federation battle it out in the lead up the the Thanksgiving n
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1986-04-19
The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tourname
WWE Survivor Series 1987
1987-11-26
November 26th, 1987, Thanksgiving Day from the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Matches featur
WWE The Main Event
1988-02-05
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against the 7-foot-4, 500 pound André The Giant with "The Mi
WWE The Main Event IV
1990-11-23
The Ultimate Warrior tries to prove he doesn't have a price when he puts The WWE Championship on the
WWE Superstars & Stripes Forever: The March to WrestleMania VII
1991-03-17
"Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig faces Rocker Shawn Michaels in a Prime Time dream match on The Road To Wre
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
1992-08-23
SummerSlam Spectacular '92 aired on the USA Network on August 23, 1992 (taped August 11, 1992) from
WWE SummerSlam 1992
1992-08-29
SummerSlam (1992) was the fifth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 29, 1992 at Wembley Stadi
WWE Royal Rumble 1992
1992-01-19
The 1992 WWE Royal Rumble was the fifth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 19, 1992 at Th
WWE WrestleMania VIII
1992-04-05
WWE WrestleMania VIII was the eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 5, 1992 at the Hoos
WWE Royal Rumble 1993
1993-01-24
Royal Rumble (1993) was the sixth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 24, 1993 at the ARCO
WWE UK Rampage
1992-04-19
UK Rampage 1992 was an event produced by World Wrestling Federation. On April 19th 1992 live from th
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
1994-01-22
Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
1995-01-22
The 1995 WWE Royal Rumble took place on January 22, 1995, in the USF Sun Dome located in Tampa, Flor
WrestleMania III
1987-03-29
Third WrestleMania on March 29st, 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. There are twe
WrestleMania IV
1988-03-27
Fourth WrestleMania taking place on March 27th, 1988, at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The ma
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986-03-08
Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captai
The Brains Behind the Brawn
1989-03-15
Many Superstars in WWE history have relied on the skills of their managers to rise to the top; how B
Best of The British Bulldog
1993-10-11
The powerful Davey Boy Smith is at his best in this home video classic, highlighting some of the Bri
WWE UK Rampage '92
1992-04-14
The Superstars of WWE are in action as Shawn Michaels challenges "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WW
WWE Greatest Hits
1991-04-25
Host Sean Mooney highlights some memorable and hard-hitting WWE action, including The Texas Tornado