Gary Jessome was born on November 7,1978 and is a Canadian professional wrestler and trainer, best known by his ringname "The Canadian Widowmaker" Duke MacIsaac, who has competed primarily in the Maritimes-based All Canadian Wrestling, East Coast Pro Wrestling, Grand Prix Wrestling and Real Action Wrestling, but has toured Great Britain and the United States.
11 Facts About Duke MacIsaac
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Duke MacIsaac was working in Moncton, New Brunswick when he met Kingman and was invited to train at his Kardinal Sinners Wrestling School with himself and co-owner "Kowboy" Mike Hughes.
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Duke MacIsaac suffered numerous injuries during his time at the Kardinal Sinners "boot camp" including a concussion, whiplash, bruised kidneys, heels and tail bone.
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Duke MacIsaac made his debut match in Hughes' Real Action Wrestling against fellow student and training partner Downtown Ray Brown in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on February 27,2001.
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Duke MacIsaac wrestled Stephen Pettipas in Halifax on November 24,2001, losing to him via disqualification.
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Duke MacIsaac made his return match defeating Cinder in Halifax on May 4,2002.
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Duke MacIsaac made an appearance for Bobby Bass' All Canadian Wrestling defeating Flesh Gordon in Charlo, New Brunswick on August 23,2002, and remained in the Maritimes finding work in Grand Prix Wrestling and later East Coast Pro Wrestling.
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Duke MacIsaac later helped promote Gary Williams' newly opened wrestling school in Halifax and said in one interview "If there is anything I could say about this school is that anyone who is seriously wanting to be trained should take action and reap the rewards of learning from a great Maritime legend".
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Duke MacIsaac was rescued by Jessome, who attacked Canyon, and remained with him for the rest of the tournament.
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Duke MacIsaac took part in a three-day tour of Eastern Canada with Grand Prix Wrestling visiting Petit Rocher, New Brunswick, New Carlisle, Quebec and Borden, Prince Edward Island.
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Duke MacIsaac was unable to rejoin the "Wrestling with Reality" tour when it resumed early the next year and, shortly after returning to Canada, relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia.