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Debi Pelletier[1]
Debi Pelletier, who wrestled as Dallas for GLOW
Bornc. 1959[1]
California, United States[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dallas[2]
Debi the Killer Tomato[2]
Killer Tomato[2]
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
Billed weight130 lb (59 kg)[1]
Billed fromLos Angeles, California
Trained byJay York[1]
Debut1983

Debi Pelletier is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Killer Tomato.

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1983–1986)

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In 1983, Pelletier debuted as a professional wrestler using the ring name "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 (1986)

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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 (1986)

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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.[3][4] She also feuded with Martel in the California Championship Wrestling promotion in 1986.

Acting career

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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. In 2018, she starred on stage in AfterGLOW: The 80s Musical Experience with some of the original GLOW wrestlers: Matilda The Hun (Dee Booher), Roxy Astor (Tracee Meltzer), MTV (Eileen O’Hara), and Sunny the California Girl (Patricia Summerland). In 2020, the show was nominated for 8 Broadway World Awards of the Decade and subsequently won 2 awards: Best Ensemble of the Decade and Director of a Musical of the Decade.[5]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Meyers, Jeff (January 18, 1988). "Mom is Killer Tomato in life as pro wrestler". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Killer Tomato". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "AWA 1986". PW Chronicles. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  4. ^ "AWA Championship Wrestling on ESPN Classic 07.15.09". 411mania. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  5. ^ Staff, B. W. W. "Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! 5 Star Theatricals, Long Beach Playhouse, Pantages & More Take Home Wins!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  6. ^ Johnson, Steve (June 5, 2014). "'Odd noise' highlights Cauliflower Alley Club awards". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
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