Killer Tomato
| Debi Pelletier[1] | |
|---|---|
 Debi Pelletier, who wrestled as Dallas for GLOW | |
| Born | c. 1959[1] California, United States[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Dallas[2] Debi the Killer Tomato[2] Killer Tomato[2] |
| Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Billed weight | 130 lb (59 kg)[1] |
| Billed from | Los Angeles, California |
| Trained by | Jay York[1] |
| Debut | 1983 |
Debi Pelletier is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Killer Tomato.
Professional wrestling career[edit]
Early career (1983–1986)[edit]
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)[edit]
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)[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Women's Wrestling (Retired) Award (2014)[6]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Killer Tomato". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Johnson, Steve (June 5, 2014). "'Odd noise' highlights Cauliflower Alley Club awards". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Debi Pelletier at IMDb
- Killer Tomato's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com