- Debi Pelletier
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Debi Pelletier[1] Ring name(s) Killer Tomato
Debbie the Killer Tomato
DallasBilled from Los Angeles, California Trained by Jay York[1] Debut 1983 Debi Pelletier a retired American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name The Killer Tomato.
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Professional wrestling career
In 1983, Pelletier debuted as a professional wrestler using the ring name The Killer Tomato. In her first match, she substituted for another female wrestler at a wrestling event held at the Olympic Auditorium.[1]
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Pelletier joined David McLane's Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling promotion in 1986. She appeared as an on-screen character under the ring name Dallas. Her character was similar to a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. She appeared during the first season.[1]
American Wrestling Association
After leaving GLOW, Pelletier joined the American Wrestling Association in 1986 under her Killer Tomato ring name and became a top contender for the AWA World Women's Championship, which was held by Sherri Martel.[2][3] She also feuded with Martel in the California Championship Wrestling promotion in 1986.
Acting career
In 1985, Pelleitier appeared in Grunt! The Wrestling Movie.
Notes
- ^ a b c d "Mom Is Killer Tomato in Life as Pro Wrestler". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1988-01-18/news/vw-24537_1_pro-wrestler. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- ^ "AWA 1986". PW Chronicles. http://www.pwchronicles.com/links/territory/AWA/awa86.htm. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ^ "AWA Championship Wrestling on ESPN Classic 07.15.09". 411mania. http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/110109. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
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