Professional wrestler and TV commentator
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Key moments and achievements from Peter Doherty's life.
Peter was born
· Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Debut
Doherty began his professional wrestling career, working for Vince McMahon Sr.'s World Wide Wrestling Federation under the ring name 'The Duke of Dorchester,' a nod to his Boston neighborhood.
Debut
Doherty began his professional wrestling career, working for Vince McMahon Sr.'s World Wide Wrestling Federation under the ring name 'The Duke of Dorchester,' a nod to his Boston neighborhood.
Match
In one of his most celebrated singles outings, Doherty pinned the former tag team champion Haku at a Boston Garden house show, a highlight of his largely enhancement-role career.
Match
In one of his most celebrated singles outings, Doherty pinned the former tag team champion Haku at a Boston Garden house show, a highlight of his largely enhancement-role career.
Retirement
Doherty's last documented bout took place at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. He afterward made only occasional convention and local appearances.
Retirement
Doherty's last documented bout took place at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. He afterward made only occasional convention and local appearances.
Induction
Doherty was inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, honoring a regional career that spanned roughly two decades.
Induction
Doherty was inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, honoring a regional career that spanned roughly two decades.
Peter Doherty passed away
