Person Open DS/UK/10358 Lapaque; Pete (fl 1970s-1980s); English wrestler Lapaque Pete fl 1970s-1980s English wrestler Male Pepe Lapaque | Helsinki Express | Young Pierre

Pete Lapaque (Pepe Lapaque, Helsinki Express, Young Pierre) Like his brother Jon, Leicester's Pete Lapaque emerged from the Jack Taylor weekend gymnasium to become an independent regular who went on to find fame on television and throughout the country in Joint Promotion rings. A youngster on the East Midlands independent scene of the early sixties known variously as Young Pierre, Pierre Du Barry, Pierre Du Prey, Pierre De Roma a quick change of nationality to the Helsinki Express before finding success as Pepe, soon to become anglicised into Peter Lapaque. A World of Sport regular right up until 1988's final bell, losing against Johnny Saint just six weeks before wrestling disappeared from our television screens. Frequently disqualified in tag action alongside brother Jon, or as The Rockers with Tommy Lorne.Disqualified even in single combat against Steve Logan. Career highlight must rate as the family's sole tv success when Pete defeated Ricky Wiseman International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 12/17/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 e9b4a622-8618-4540-81ca-848e0f31130d