Trudy Vachon

Trudy Vachon

Born: January 12, 1962
Died: August 17, 2010
in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
American-Canadian professional wrestler, better known as Luna Vachon. Over the course of her 22-year career, she wrestled for promotions such as the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), Extreme Championship Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association, and World Championship Wrestling. She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2019. Luna was honored in April 2009 at the 44th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, given the "Ladies Wrestling Award" in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of her fondest memories about the wrestling business was being able to visit children as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After her retirement, Luna took an interest in fellow Canadian wrestlers and especially monitored the career of Nattie Neidhart, the daughter of fellow wrestler and friend Jim Neidhart.

Around Christmas 2009, Vachon's house was destroyed by a fire in which she lost her wrestling-related memorabilia and other possessions. After the fire, she stayed at her mother's home and joined her father and his third wife Dee on a cruise in February 2010. The fire prompted a call from fellow wrestler and friend Mick Foley (and others) to fans to send Luna-related memorabilia to Vachon's post office box. Foley also suggested that TNA bring her in to manage Tommy Dreamer at the Hardcore Justice pay-per-view in August 2010, but Vachon turned down the offer, stating that she had retired.

On the morning of August 27, 2010, she was found dead by her mother at her home in Pasco County, Florida. She was 48 years old. According to the District Six Medical Examiner's Office in Florida, she died from an "overdose of oxycodone and benzodiazepine". Investigators previously found crushed pill residue and snorting straws at multiple locations inside Vachon's house. Vachon became addicted to medication at some point and underwent rehabilitation, paid for by WWE, which she completed in June 2009.

She was cremated after her death and her ashes were scattered at the ranch formerly owned by her close friend André the Giant in Ellerbe, North Carolina

Movies for Trudy Vachon...

Title: Dark Side of the Ring
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 10, 2019
Type: TV
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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Legends Never Die
Title: Legends Never Die
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: June 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Dominick Denucci, Shane Douglas, Balls Mahoney, Missy Hyatt, Raven, Mikey Whipwreck, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Davey O'Hannon, Nikolai Volkoff and many more pro wrestling stars of yesterday and today do battle as they take on the dark forbidden questions that nobody has wanted to ask until now. 3-years in the making, legends never die contains more than 90 minutes of hard hitting interviews and action packed, high flying, heart pounding footage.
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WWA The Inception
Title: WWA The Inception
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: October 26, 2001
Type: Movie
The first World Wrestling Allstars pay per view, live from Sydney, Australia! A tournament titled "7 Deadly Sins", each round having a stipulation match, the winner will be crowned the first ever WWA Heavyweight Champion! Wrestlers such as Jeff Jarrett, Road Dogg, Jerry Lawler all compete in the tournament, with the WWA Commissioner, Bret Hart not too far away to make sure nothing gets to far out of hand!
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WWE Survivor Series 1999
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1999
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: November 14, 1999
Type: Movie
Triple H and The Rock battle a mystery opponent in a Triple Threat Match for the WWF Championship. The New Age Outlaws defend the WWF World Tag Team Championship against Mankind & Al Snow. Plus, Kane takes on X-Pac, the in-ring debut of Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle traditional Survivor Series Elimination matches, and much more!
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WWE Rebellion 1999
Title: WWE Rebellion 1999
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: October 2, 1999
Type: Movie
The Rock goes one-on-one with Triple H for the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Edge & Christian battle The Acolytes and The Hollys in a Triangle Match. Two monsters go to war when Kane takes on Big Show in a No Disqualification Match. Chris Jericho takes on The Road Dogg. A Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Women's Championship and much more!
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WWE Unforgiven 1999
Title: WWE Unforgiven 1999
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: September 26, 1999
Type: Movie
Triple H, The Rock, Mankind, Kane, Big Show, and The British Bulldog compete in a Six-Pack Challenge for the vacant WWE Championship with Stone Cold Steve Austin serving as guest enforcer. The New Age Outlaws defend the WWE World Tag Team Titles against Edge & Christian. The Acolytes face The Dudley Boyz. Plus X-Pac takes on Chris Jericho and more!
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Title: WWE SmackDown
Character: Luna
Released: April 29, 1999
Type: TV
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
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WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Title: WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: January 25, 1999
Type: Movie
Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania XV for a chance at the WWE Championship. The Rock defends the WWE Championship in a brutal "I Quit" Match against Mankind. Ken Shamrock defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship and much more!
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WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Title: WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: December 13, 1998
Type: Movie
The Rock defends his WWE Championship against Mankind. Stone Cold Steve Austin faces The Undertaker in a Buried Alive Match with the winner gaining a spot in the Royal Rumble. The Brood and The J.O.B. Squad go head-to-head in six-man tag team action. Plus, The New Age Outlaws defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship and more!
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Sable Unleashed
Title: Sable Unleashed
Character: Luna
Released: November 24, 1998
Type: Movie
From her first appearance in the World Wrestling Federation there has been an air of mystery surrounding Sable. She narrates the story of her career from the beginning to the blinding fury of her split with Marc Mero. Plus, exclusive footage of Sable behind the scenes and in the gym as she goes through her extensive exercise routine. See Sable as you never have before.
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WWE SummerSlam 1998
Title: WWE SummerSlam 1998
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 30, 1998
Type: Movie
Stone Cold Steve Austin defends the WWE Championship against The Undertaker. Edge & Sable face "Marvelous" Marc Mero & Jacqueline in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Val Venis battles D-Lo Brown for the WWE European Championship. X-Pac vs. Jeff Jarrett in a Hair vs. Hair Match. Plus, Triple H defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Rock and more.
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Title: WWE Heat
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 2, 1998
Type: TV
WWE Heat is a professional wrestling television program that was produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
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WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Title: WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: April 25, 1998
Type: Movie
The temperature is rising as Kane faces The Undertaker in the first ever Inferno Match. Dude Love takes on Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. The New Age Outlaws face LOD 2000 and much more!
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WWE Mayhem in Manchester
Title: WWE Mayhem in Manchester
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: April 3, 1998
Type: Movie
WWF Mayhem in Manchester was a United Kingdom-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation that took place on 4 April 1998 at the Nynex Arena in Manchester, England. The event was released in an edited form on VHS in North America and in the UK. The Main Event saw The Undertaker face of against his brother Kane. Also the WWF Championship was defended when Stone Cold wrestled Triple H.
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WWE WrestleMania XIV
Title: WWE WrestleMania XIV
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: March 29, 1998
Type: Movie
Stone Cold Steve Austin battles Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship with Mike Tyson as special guest enforcer. The Undertaker battles Kane. The Rock defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock. Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie face The New Age Outlaws for the WWE World Tag Team Championship in a Dumpster Match and more!
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WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Title: WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Character: Luna
Released: February 15, 1998
Type: Movie
WWE No Way Out features a wild 8-Man main event featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, Triple H, and more. The Nation of Domination faces Ken Shamrock, Ahmed Johnson & The D.O.A. in a War of Attrition Match. Kane takes on Vader and much more!
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WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Title: WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: January 18, 1998
Type: Movie
Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania XIV for a chance at the WWE Championship. The Rock defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock. Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker battle in a Casket Match with the WWE Championship up for grabs. Plus, The Road Warriors, Goldust, and more!
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WCW Slamboree 1997
Title: WCW Slamboree 1997
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: May 18, 1997
Type: Movie
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and football great "Mean" Kevin Greene challenge Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Syxx. Football legends go at it when Steve "Mongo" McMichael battles All-Pro Reggie White. Dean Malenko defends the WCW United States Championship against Jeff Jarrett. Plus, The Steiner Brothers, Rey Misterio Jr. and much more!
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Title: WXW Rage TV
Released: October 1, 1996
Type: TV
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Title: WCW Monday Nitro
Released: September 4, 1995
Type: TV
WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The show aired Monday nights on TNT, going head-to-head with the World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw from September 4, 1995 to March 26, 2001. Production ceased shortly after WCW was purchased by the WWF. The debut of Nitro began the Monday Night Wars, a ratings battle between the WWF and WCW that lasted for almost six years and saw each company resort to cutthroat tactics to try to compete with the competition. In mid-1996, Nitro began to draw better ratings than Raw based on the strength of the nWo storyline, an anarchist wrestling stable that wanted to take over WCW. Nitro continued to beat Raw for 84 consecutive weeks, forcing WWE owner Vince McMahon to change the way he did business. As the nWo storyline grew stagnant, fan interest in the storyline waned, and Raw began to edge out Nitro in the ratings. The turning point for the organizations came during the January 4, 1999 broadcast of Nitro, during which lead commentator Tony Schiavone gave away the results of matches for that night's Raw broadcast. As Raw was taped and Nitro was live, Bischoff believed that knowing the outcome would dissuade viewers from watching the program. Excited by the prospect of seeing perennial WWF underdog Mick Foley win the WWF Championship, a large number of Nitro viewers changed channels to watch Raw, switching back to Nitro after Foley won the title. From that week forward, Raw beat Nitro in the ratings by a significant amount, and WCW was never able to regain the success it once had.
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ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Title: ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 20, 1995
Type: Movie
Extreme action in the state of Florida
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ECW Heat Wave 1995
Title: ECW Heat Wave 1995
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: July 15, 1995
Type: Movie
The Public Enemy battle The Gangstas in a Steel Cage Match. Tommy Dreamer & The Pitbulls battle Raven & The Dudleys in Six-Man Tag Team action. ECW Champion The Sandman defends his title against Axl Rotten. Also featuring Stevie Richards, Luna Vachon, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero and more.
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Title: ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: July 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The Public Enemy goes to war with The Gangstas. When ECW Champion Sandman defends his title against Cactus Jack, a franchise player makes his presence felt. Plus, Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon challenge Raven & Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championship. Axl and Ian Rotten battle each other in an infamous brutal Taipai Death Match and much more.
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ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Title: ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: June 17, 1995
Type: Movie
ECW World Heavyweight Champion Sandman battles Cactus Jack in a Barbed Wire Match. 2 Cold Scorpio & Taz clash with Raven & The Pitbulls, and Beulah McGillicutty faces Luna Vachon. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more!
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ECW Enter The Sandman
Title: ECW Enter The Sandman
Character: Luna Vachon (Appearance)
Released: May 13, 1995
Type: Movie
ECW Champion Sandman defends his title twice in one night in separate matches against Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas. Eddy Guerrero faces Dean Malenko in a classic encounter. Brothers Axl and Ian Rotten go to war with each other. Raven, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more in extreme action!
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Title: AWF Warriors of Wrestling
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: TV
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WWE Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt
Title: WWE Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt
Character: Luna Vachon (Manager)
Released: December 14, 1994
Type: Movie
Join the ghastly Paul Bearer for a chilling journey through some Hits from the Crypt. From Earthquake going one-on-one with Adam Bomb, to The Undertaker facing off against Crush, this Coliseum Home Video Classic features some of the best action from WWE's New Generation!
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Razor Ramon
Title: Razor Ramon
Character: Luna Vachon (Manager)
Released: October 5, 1994
Type: Movie
From the top of Titan Tower, Gorilla Monsoon and Stan Lane take the WWE Universe on a tour that is oozing machismo in this look at Razor Ramon. Witness The Bad Guy in action against Bam Bam Bigelow, 'Double J' Jeff Jarrett, Yokozuna, and many more!
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WWE SummerSlam 1994
Title: WWE SummerSlam 1994
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 29, 1994
Type: Movie
Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends the Women’s Championship against Bull Nakano. Irwin R. Schyster & Bam Bam Bigelow face the Headshrinkers. Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage Match against his brother Owen Hart. The Undertaker battles the Undertaker!
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WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
Title: WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 21, 1994
Type: Movie
The hottest action of the summer goes down with the superstars of WWE at The 1994 SummerSlam Spectacular!
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WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
Title: WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: June 29, 1994
Type: Movie
See the wild and wacky world of WWE with your hosts Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Polo, Stan Lane and "Lord" Alfred Hayes!
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WWE King of the Ring 1994
Title: WWE King of the Ring 1994
Character: Luna Vachon (Manager)
Released: June 19, 1994
Type: Movie
King of the Ring (1994) was the second annual King of the Ring. It took place on June 19, 1994 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. "King of the Ring" is also the name of the tournament that was the focus of this pay-per-view event. Tournament to crown King of the Ring includes Bam Bam Bigelow, Owen Hart, Razor Ramon, Tatanka, 1-2-3 Kid and more. WWF Champion Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends against Intercontinental Champion Diesel. The Headshrinkers battle Yokozuna & Crush for WWF Tag Team Championship. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler.
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Inside the WWF
Title: Inside the WWF
Character: Luna Vachon (Manager)
Released: May 4, 1994
Type: Movie
Our cameras follow the superstars backstage to the locker room where they prepare to do battle!
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WWE WrestleMania X
Title: WWE WrestleMania X
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: March 20, 1994
Type: Movie
WrestleMania returns to the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden! The WWE Championship is up for grabs as Yokozuna defends against Lex Luger and Bret Hart. Razor Ramon defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Shawn Michaels in an epic Ladder Match. "Macho Man" Randy Savage battles Crush in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
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WWF March to WrestleMania X
Title: WWF March to WrestleMania X
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: March 13, 1994
Type: Movie
The biggest stars in sports entertainment are in action on the March to WrestleMania X! This USA Special aired on March 13th, 1994 one week prior to WrestleMania X. The event featured all three men who would contend for the World Title at WrestleMania, including the reigning Champion, Yokozuna, competing respectively in singles action. • Yokozuna vs. Tatanka • Lex Luger vs. "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey • Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. Crush.
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WWE Survivor Series 1993
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1993
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: November 24, 1993
Type: Movie
The 1993 WWF Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 1993 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The event featured four tag-team elimination matches and a bout for the Smoky Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Championship. The main event match saw the All-Americans, a team of face wrestlers from the United States, competing against the Foreign Fanatics, a team of heels that represented other countries. In an undercard match, four members of the Hart family competed against Shawn Michaels and a group of masked men. The original plan was for the Harts to face Jerry Lawler, with whom they were feuding, but Lawler was not able to appear at the event.
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WWE SummerSlam 1993
Title: WWE SummerSlam 1993
Character: Luna Vachon (Manager)
Released: August 30, 1993
Type: Movie
WWE SummerSlam '93 was the sixth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 30, 1993 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. All three championships were defended at SummerSlam. The Steiner Brothers defended the WWF Tag Team Championship against The Heavenly Bodies, and Shawn Michaels defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Mr. Perfect. The main event saw Lex Luger challenge Yokozuna for the WWF Championship. In addition to the title matches, Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler were scheduled to wrestle to settle their feud and determine who would be named "Undisputed King of the World Wrestling Federation."
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WWE WrestleMania IX
Title: WWE WrestleMania IX
Character: Luna Vachon (Ringside)
Released: April 4, 1993
Type: Movie
WWE WrestleMania IX was the ninth annual WrestleMania.. The event took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 4, 1993 and was the first WrestleMania event held outdoors. WrestleMania IX was built around two main storylines. The first was the seemingly unstoppable Yokozuna challenging Bret Hart for the WWF Championship, a right he earned by winning the 1993 Royal Rumble. The other major storyline was the return of Hulk Hogan, who had departed the WWF following WrestleMania VIII but returned to team with Brutus Beefcake against the WWF Tag Team Champions, Money Inc. Several reviewers have been critical of the event. The most frequent criticism has been related to the match between The Undertaker and Giant Gonzalez, Hulk Hogan's win, and the Roman togas worn by announcers. Both the pay-per-view buyrate and the attendance for the event dropped from the previous year's WrestleMania.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Princess Luna
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Angel Vachon
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Luna
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Title: TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: September 21, 1991
Type: Movie
The biggest superstars in professional wrestling collide at The Original Sports Bar in Philly!
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TWA Summer Sizzler II
Title: TWA Summer Sizzler II
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: August 3, 1991
Type: Movie
Two men will compete in up to three matches in one grueling night! Cactus Jack and Eddie Gilbert attempt to tear each other limb from limb in The City of Brotherly Love!
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UWF Beach Brawl
Title: UWF Beach Brawl
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: July 9, 1991
Type: Movie
The crowning of the SportsChannel TV Champion Live on Pay Per View!
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AWA SuperClash III
Title: AWA SuperClash III
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: December 13, 1988
Type: Movie
The American Wrestling Association teams up with various other regional promotions to deliver the third SuperClash, live from Chicago on December 13, 1988. In the Main Event, for the first time ever, AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler battles the WCCW World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in a Championship Unification Match!
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
Title: AWA: WrestleRock '86
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: April 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
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Dreamer vs Raven
Title: Dreamer vs Raven
Character: Luna Vachon
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
One of the all-time greatest feuds in wrestling... Dreamer vs. Raven! Watch the entire feud unravel in this special edition.
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Two Lane Blacktop
Title: Two Lane Blacktop
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
1972 TWO BOYS EMBARK IN A RACE ACCROSS ROUTE 66. Now the real story begins as the 1970's opens up to us in music and time