Debi Pelletier
Debi Pelletier a retired American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name The Killer Tomato.
Debi Pelletier[1] | |
---|---|
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Killer Tomato Debi the Killer Tomato Dallas |
Billed from | Los Angeles, California |
Trained by | Jay York[1] |
Debut | 1983 |
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. Pelletier also appeared in the movie The Bad Guys. She had a speaking role in the TV series Hardcastle and McCormick.
Notes
- "Mom Is Killer Tomato in Life as Pro Wrestler". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- "AWA 1986". PW Chronicles. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- "AWA Championship Wrestling on ESPN Classic 07.15.09". 411mania. Retrieved 2011-10-14.