Think of a swamp. Identify the most dangerous animal in these waters that comes to mind. Now imagine making a living fighting and hunting these creatures. Yes, RJ Molinere, now a grandfather, makes a living in the Louisiana swamps hunting alligators. Still, Molinere is not just any grandfather – raised by his mother, and he holds 19 titles in arm wrestling, ranging from national to international competitions. Faced with this combination of unlikely components, it’s no surprise that the History Channel wanted to feature him in their docuseries, “Swamp People.”
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Early life and family
Roland J Molinere II was born on September 21, 1961 in Louisiana, United States. RJ has a brother, named Al, 11 years his junior, and an older sister named Deanna.
Although RJ has never mentioned his mother by name, he reveals that she was the one who taught him how to hunt alligators in 1979. Being descendants of the Houma, a Native American tribe, they are fluent in Houma Cajun French. His mother was familiar with their hunting and gathering lifestyle which she passed on to her sons, Al and RJ, who then began hunting alligators together as teenagers.
Career
arm wrestling star
RJ Molinere has an impressive streak of arm wrestling accolades. It seems to be a common family trait, as his son has won awards for his activities in the boxing ring. Molinere has won the World Arm Wrestling Championship four times, the Arnold Classic Arm Wrestling Championship twice, the National Championship 11 times, and is a two-time GNC Champion.
However, his path was not always easy and his career almost came to a halt when he had a car accident in 2003. It was just after winning the World Championship in Canada, and without realizing how badly he had been injured, he attempted to compete in the Arnold Classic Championship, but his injuries worsened and his arm was completely useless. RJ described it to Houma Today as “They just played with me. There was nothing there. Luckily for RJ, his son Jay Paul was there to help him through the recovery process. Between the two of them and a home recovery routine, he was able to get back in shape and ready to compete again.
“The Swamp People”
If there’s one thing the History Channel appreciates, it’s unconventional livelihoods steeped in tradition.
When RJ was first approached to appear on the show “Swamp People”, he couldn’t accept the offer as they asked him to have a partner to hunt with. Just in time for the second season, his son Jay Paul Molinere left college and was able to join his father in the swamp.
“Swamp People premiered on August 22, 2010, and its popularity has ensured the success of the series. Attracting 3.1 million viewers for the first episode, the docuseries made history when it was viewed by 5.5 million people for the second season finale, and remains today. among the popular History Channel series. This inevitably sparked controversy from animal lovers, who accused the show of propagating animal cruelty and slaughter as a sport.
They failed to stop the show, and it must be recognized that alligator hunting as portrayed in the series is not a sport, but an act of survival and sustenance, and is highly regulated.
The show follows several teams of alligator hunters during the brief hunting season, which only lasts 30 days a year. By law, each hunting party is given a limited number of tags – each tag representing a single alligator they can kill. Once they have used these tags, they cannot hunt for the rest of the season. These thirty days are the only days of the year that they can hunt and are often full of tension as this is when they must make enough profit to last an entire year.
Asked about the scariest thing he’s ever experienced while hunting, RJ sarcastically replied, “Probably the scariest thing I remember was thinking… how are we going to get this 13 and a half foot alligator in this 12 foot boat.” Fans were disappointed when RJ and his son left the show after his 10e season in 2014, amid much controversy over the firing of most of the original cast.
Now
RJ Molinere’s days on “Swamp People” may be over, but her association with him is not. His appearance on the show brought him international fame and he has a large base of social media followers. Molinere used his fame to create new business opportunities, such as guided tours of the swamp and guest appearances. He and his son continue to hunt alligators, the meat of which is in high demand in the restaurant industry.
Private life
Family
By all appearances, RJ doesn’t have much of a relationship with his siblings. Although we know his brother coached his son in boxing, the only time they were seen interacting was during an episode of “Swamp People.” That’s not to say that RJ is alone by any means.
RJ is married to Stacy Emma, who is a practicing nurse. He has two daughters with her, Natasha and Brittany, who are also nurses, as well as a son named Roland Molinere III (Jay Paul Molinere) who often accompanies his father to work. Jay Paul is also in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Ashleigh Price with whom he has two children – Jayden and A’niyiah Nikole – making RJ a proud grandfather.
Clash with the law
In 2013, RJ and Jay Paul Molinere were the subject of much controversy when they were arrested for aggravated assault. Although the public was never told the outcome of the situation, it was alleged that the two ganged up on a 24-year-old man, who called the police and claimed there had been a verbal altercation on the freeway, which had escalated. in a fight. The fight continued to the mini market where it was alleged the pair had beaten the man in the head with a bottle of beer. Initially unable to reach the Molineres, the two surrendered once they learned there was a warrant for their arrest. They were charged and booked, but were released on $1,000 bail each. It is unclear whether they have been acquitted of these charges.
Appearance
The Houma Native American heritage that the Molinere family is so proud of is evident in RJ’s features, more so than the rest of his family. With a dark tan complexion and a fit and muscular physique, RJ is very different from most other men in his age group. RJ has light brown hair, which is mostly cropped short except for a long thin braid that he is incredibly proud of. RJ is 1.76m (5ft 8in) tall and weighs 72kg (160lbs) of nearly pure muscle.
Net Worth and Salary
In the wake of the show, RJ was forced to find new sources of income. A determined and hardworking man, he never gave up on his craft and his legacy, and as of mid-2020, he had a net worth of $800,000.
