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'''Gérard Hervé''' (born June 20, 1953, [[Villeneuve-Saint-Georges]] in [[Val-de-Marne]]) is a [[French]] wrestler better known under the name '''Flesh Gordon''' .
'''Gérard Hervé''' (born June 20, 1953, [[Villeneuve-Saint-Georges]] in [[Val-de-Marne]]) is a [[French]] wrestler better known under the name '''Flesh Gordon''' .


He has been a dominant babyface in France since the 1980s when his matches first began airing on national television. He is co-promoter, along with veteran heel Jacky Richard, of nationwide promotion Wrestling Stars (formerly the IWSF - International Wrestling Stars Federation).
He has been a dominant [[Face (professional wrestling)|fan favorite]] in France since the 1980s when his matches first began airing on national television. He is co-promoter, along with veteran heel Jacky Richard, of nationwide promotion Wrestling Stars (formerly the IWSF - International Wrestling Stars Federation).<ref name="Vice">{{cite news |author-last=Gaillard |author-first=Barthélémy |date=13 June 2017 |title=Le catch français tente de ressusciter |url=https://www.vice.com/fr/article/z4jm59/le-catch-francais-tente-de-ressusciter |work=[[Vice.com]] |location= |language=fr |trans-title=French wrestling tries to resuscitate |access-date=22 August 2022 |archive-date=1 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201215111/https://www.vice.com/fr/article/z4jm59/le-catch-francais-tente-de-ressusciter |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Hervé practiced [[boxing]] from the age of fourteen as well as [[pankration]]. In the 1970s, he went to Mexico and discovered [[lucha libre]]. He started in wrestling as Super Flèche.
Hervé practiced [[boxing]] from the age of fourteen as well as [[pankration]]. In the 1970s, he went to Mexico and discovered [[lucha libre]]. He started in wrestling as Super Flèche.


By 1979 he had returned home and made his debut on [[Professional wrestling in France|French TV Wrestling]], initially under his real name but soon adopting the Flesh Gordon identity. He wrestled for the [[Fédération Française de Catch Professionnel|FFCP]], regularly teaming with Walter Bordes. Later in the decade he would team with Prince Zéfy.<ref name=reslo /> He became a regular on [[Eurosport]]'s ''New Catch'' programme, also appearing in [[Wales]] for [[Welsh]] language channel [[S4C]]'s ''[[Orig Williams|Reslo]]'' wrestling show<ref name=reslo>https://itvwrestling.co.uk/other.html#Anchor-Resl-7498</ref> and home video releases by the [[Germany|German]] [[Catch Wrestling Association|CWA]].
By 1979 he had returned home and made his debut on [[Professional wrestling in France|French TV Wrestling]], initially under his real name but soon adopting the Flesh Gordon identity. He wrestled for the [[Fédération Française de Catch Professionnel|FFCP]], regularly teaming with Walter Bordes, with whom he co-held the FFCP French Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/europe/france/fr-t.html | title=French Tag Team Title }}</ref> Later in the decade he would team with Prince Zéfy.<ref name=reslo /> He became a regular on [[Eurosport]]'s ''New Catch'' programme, also appearing in [[Wales]] for [[Welsh]] language channel [[S4C]]'s ''[[Orig Williams|Reslo]]'' wrestling show<ref name=reslo>{{cite web | url=https://itvwrestling.co.uk/other.html#Anchor-Resl-7498 | title=Itvwrestling.co.uk }}</ref> and home video releases by the [[Germany|German]] [[Catch Wrestling Association|CWA]].


He became FFCP European champion in 1988 and world champion in 1992, then created a wrestling school in [[Faremoutiers]] in [[Seine et Marne]].
He became FFCP European champion in 1988 and World Light Heavyweight champion in 1992, then created a wrestling school in [[Faremoutiers]] in [[Seine et Marne]].


In 1995, Belgian TV show ''Strip-Tease'' devoted an episode to him entitled ''Flesh Gordon and the Firemen''.<ref>[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x41jt_flesh-gordon-et-les-pompiers_fun Flesh Gordon et les Pompiers sur Dailymotion].</ref>
In 1995, Belgian TV show ''Strip-Tease'' devoted an episode to him entitled ''Flesh Gordon and the Firemen''.<ref>[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x41jt_flesh-gordon-et-les-pompiers_fun Flesh Gordon et les Pompiers sur Dailymotion].</ref>


He has been wrestling for French wrestling promotion Wrestling Stars since its creation in 2001 and holds the position of National Technical Director.<ref>[http://www.catch.fr/ Site officiel de la Wrestling Stars].</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flesh Gordon - Le saigneur des rings |url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arte.tv%2Ffr%2Fflesh-gordon-le-saigneur-des-rings%2F6642388%2CCmC%3D6642430.html#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url |website=Arte TV}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=20 November 2015 |title=Flesh Gordon, toujours star du catch|url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportmag.fr%2Fautres%2F500-flesh-gordon-sera-de-la-partie-au-gala-les-etoiles-du-catch-a-antibes#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url |website=SportMag}}</ref>
He has been wrestling for French wrestling promotion Wrestling Stars since its creation in 2001<ref name="Vice" /> and holds the position of National Technical Director.<ref>[http://www.catch.fr/ Site officiel de la Wrestling Stars].</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flesh Gordon - Le saigneur des rings |url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arte.tv%2Ffr%2Fflesh-gordon-le-saigneur-des-rings%2F6642388%2CCmC%3D6642430.html#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url |website=Arte TV}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=20 November 2015 |title=Flesh Gordon, toujours star du catch|url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportmag.fr%2Fautres%2F500-flesh-gordon-sera-de-la-partie-au-gala-les-etoiles-du-catch-a-antibes#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url |website=SportMag}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*[[Fédération Française de Catch Professionnel]]
**French Tag Team championship
**European championship

* International Wrestling Stars Federation
** World Light Heavyweight championship


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 12:55, 2 December 2024

For the film, see Flesh Gordon.
Flesh Gordon
Birth nameGérard Hervé
Born (1953-06-20) 20 June 1953 (age 71)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Flesh Gordon'
Super Flèche
Billed height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Billed weight100 kg (220 lb)[1]
Debut1973

Gérard Hervé (born June 20, 1953, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges in Val-de-Marne) is a French wrestler better known under the name Flesh Gordon .

He has been a dominant fan favorite in France since the 1980s when his matches first began airing on national television. He is co-promoter, along with veteran heel Jacky Richard, of nationwide promotion Wrestling Stars (formerly the IWSF - International Wrestling Stars Federation).[2]

Career

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Hervé practiced boxing from the age of fourteen as well as pankration. In the 1970s, he went to Mexico and discovered lucha libre. He started in wrestling as Super Flèche.

By 1979 he had returned home and made his debut on French TV Wrestling, initially under his real name but soon adopting the Flesh Gordon identity. He wrestled for the FFCP, regularly teaming with Walter Bordes, with whom he co-held the FFCP French Tag Team Championship.[3] Later in the decade he would team with Prince Zéfy.[4] He became a regular on Eurosport's New Catch programme, also appearing in Wales for Welsh language channel S4C's Reslo wrestling show[4] and home video releases by the German CWA.

He became FFCP European champion in 1988 and World Light Heavyweight champion in 1992, then created a wrestling school in Faremoutiers in Seine et Marne.

In 1995, Belgian TV show Strip-Tease devoted an episode to him entitled Flesh Gordon and the Firemen.[5]

He has been wrestling for French wrestling promotion Wrestling Stars since its creation in 2001[2] and holds the position of National Technical Director.[6][7][8]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • International Wrestling Stars Federation
    • World Light Heavyweight championship

References

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  1. ^ a b "Flesh Gordon". Cagematch (in en+de). Retrieved 20 November 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link).
  2. ^ a b Gaillard, Barthélémy (13 June 2017). "Le catch français tente de ressusciter" [French wrestling tries to resuscitate]. Vice.com (in French). Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. ^ "French Tag Team Title".
  4. ^ a b "Itvwrestling.co.uk".
  5. ^ Flesh Gordon et les Pompiers sur Dailymotion.
  6. ^ Site officiel de la Wrestling Stars.
  7. ^ "Flesh Gordon - Le saigneur des rings". Arte TV.
  8. ^ "Flesh Gordon, toujours star du catch". SportMag. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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