About Brute Bernard
Lived 1921 – 1984 (aged 63). Brute Bernard was a Canadian professional wrestler.
Personal life Bernard was married to female professional wrestler Betty Jo Hawkins. He died in 1984 of an accidental gunshot wound. One story states that Bernard was playing Russian roulette.
Championships and accomplishments Big Time Promotions Big Time Television Championship (1 time) Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (2 times) - with Skull Murphy Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Larry Hamilton NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jay York NWA Big Time Wrestling NWA American Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Mike Paidousis (2) and The Missouri Mauler (1) NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (2 times) NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Texas version) (1 time) North American Wrestling Alliance NAWA Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time) World Championship Wrestling (Australia) NWA Austra-Asian Heavyweight Championship (1 time) IWA World Tag Team Championship (5 times) - with Skull Murphy World Brass Knuckles Championship (Australia version) (2 times) World Wide Wrestling Federation WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Skull Murphy
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brute Bernard?
Canadian professional wrestler
When was Brute Bernard born?
Brute Bernard was born on 6 June 1921 in Montreal.
When did Brute Bernard die?
Brute Bernard died on 14 July 1984 in Charlotte.
What was Brute Bernard's occupation?
Brute Bernard was a professional wrestler.
What nationality was Brute Bernard?
Brute Bernard was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brute Bernard. https://biography.guide/brute-bernard/
MLA: "Brute Bernard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brute-bernard/.
Chicago: "Brute Bernard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brute-bernard/.
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