Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Paul "Butcher" Vachon, who was staying at the hotel that night, took care of a devastated Van while she was grieving in the hotel and married her, his second wife. The incident sparked wide spread condemnation, however it was a classic kayfabe. According to Wikipedia, Van is the product of Luna's marriage to childhood friend Tom Nash, a pro wrestler who teamed with Luna's eventual 2nd husband, David Heath (Gangrel/Vampire Warrior) as the Blackhearts. Luna Vachon is a former professional wrestler who is no more in existence after her death. [6] The duo also provided back-up vocals for the thrash metal band Nasty Savage. Executive Chef. His content is featured in many catchy locations around British Columbia, and it includes a significant number of hiking videos as well. The feud culminated in a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania XIV, pitting the two couples against each other. Andr the Giant who she was close to, also tried to dissuade her. [15] Still, Luna described the match as a highlight in her career. Luna Vachon was drug dependent, but in June 2009 she finished a WWE-funded rehabilitation program. Your email address will not be published. Family Life She was married three times, to Dan Hurd, Tom Nash, and David Heath; she had two children with Hurd. She came from a wrestling family and spent her childhood in the ring, which sparked her interest in the sport and helped her develop her wrestling skills. to Dan Hurd, Tom Nash, and David Heath; she had two children with Hurd. > Collectibles [7][15], Luna was honored in April 2009 at the 44th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, given the "Ladies Wrestling Award" in Las Vegas, Nevada. [undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [7] Around the age sixteen, she began training under her aunt Vivian and then The Fabulous Moolah. What follows, though, is the troubled tale of Gertrude Vachon, who seemed to lose as much to the business as she gained from it. August 2, 1993-USWA: Luna Vachon defeated Miss Texas to win the women's title. Beginning in Florida, Luna teamed up with The Lock as the Daughters Of Darkness, a part of Sullivan's Army. Gertrude Elizabeth 'Luna' Vachon (January 12, 1962 - August 27, 2010) was an American professional wrestler. According to the statement made by the District Six Medical Examiner's Office in Florida, she died from an "overdose of Oxycodone and benzodiazepine.". He also endearingly called her his "Tick", which fans combined with her name to the chant "Luna-tic". . He is married and has two sons. As a child, Gertrude Vachon wanted to continue her family's wrestling legacy. [10] Luna, however, left the WWF shortly after this title match. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Luna was honored in April 2009 at the 44th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, given the "Ladies Wrestling Award" in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gertrude was enamoured with her new aunt Vivian and sought to follow her footsteps into wrestling. As part of her new gimmick, she shaved one half of her head, which was the first step to her trademark Mohawk hairstyle, covered her face in bodypaint, and continuously sneered. This angle reflected Luna's legit dissatisfaction with the "sexualization" of the WWF's women's division. After leaving the WWF, Luna continued to manage Gangrel during her independent tours all over the world, as well as wrestling on her own. Its Van, though, who really is the linchpin of the episode, and he perfectly sums up how he looks past controversy or doubt about how his mother lived and ultimately how she died. Crushed pill residue and snorting straws were strewn all over the floor inside her house. She was married three times, to Dan Hurd, Tom Nash, and David Heath; she had two children with Hurd. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion Had two sons with her first husband Dan Hurd - Joshua Hurd (b.1980) and Van Hurd (b.1982). son. The animosity between Luna and Sable was not entirely kayfabe. Dan Hurd is currently married to Dayna Hurd. There are plenty of surprising connections that seem to come from the earlier days of wrestling. A mixed tag team match between the two pairs was planned for SummerSlam in 1993, but had to be canceled because Luna legitely injured her arm and then Sherri left the WWF. His first wife was a professional wrestler, Luna Vachon. Dark Side of the Ring - The Many Faces of Luna Vachon Discussion Thread. On December 5, 2007, Luna Vachon announced her retirement; her last match took place on December 7 for Great Lakes Championship Wrestling in Milwaukee. While in ECW, Luna would stand with Tommy, feuding with Raven and his lackeys, which included Stevie Richards, and even her husband The Vampire Warrior (who, in kayfabe, had become jealous of the time she was spending with Dreamer). Luna and Madusa met each other in a series of matches, including a match at the 1997 Slamboree. [1][2][3][4] (January 12, 1962 - August 27, 2010) Career Training As a child, Gertrude Vachon wanted to continue her family's wrestling legacy. first to Dan Hurd, which produced two sons. . Thursday's episode of Dark Side of the Ring covering the life and career of Luna Vachon finished on par with last week's edition of the show. It was during this time the relationship between Luna and Bam Bam first showed cracks after interference in a match backfired. The Birth of Luna Vachon - YouTube The Transformation of Trudy Hurd into Luna Vachon! > Music In December, Sable, who had won the reinstated WWF Women's Championship, was attacked by the masked "Spider Lady", who turned out to be Luna. This is a huge achievement, but Luna wasn't used in the way she would have liked along with being dissatisfied with the way the women's division was being portrayed. Luna, however, left the WWF shortly after this title match. What Triple H had intended as a "joke" resulted in Owen beating Goldust and Commissioner Slaughter awarding the title to Hart, considering Goldust to be a legit replacement. About Us When she was found, she was working as a waitress at a restaurant.[6][11]. This led to a mixed tag on the following episode of SmackDown, in which Vachon and Gangrel defeated Moore and her partner Prince Albert. [41], On the morning of August 27, 2010, she was found dead by her mother at her home in Pasco County, Florida. [39] 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. Wrestlers she has managed: Bam Bam Bigelow, Bull Nakano, Goldust, Tommy Dreamer, The Oddities, Gangrel, Shawn Michaels. + Net worth & Lifestyle, Unknown Facts AboutDaily BumpsThat Nobody Will Tell You. "In a world full of butterflies, it takes balls to be a caterpillar." Luna Vachon, 2007. At a party in 1978, Luna and her first husband Dan Hurd were introduced by a common acquaintance. Biography - A Short Wiki Known for stints in the WWF, she also performed in the WCW, ECW, and independent circuits; won a USWA Women's Championship and a GLCW Ladies Championship during her career. 18.09.2004. At the Royal Rumble in 2000, she participated in the Swim Suit Contest, though in protest against the whole event she refused to take off her gown. In August 1998, Luna had apparently patched up her differences with Sable, as the latter, now split from Marc Mero, introduced her as the newest member of the Human Oddities stable. She was also a grandmother to Van's daughter, Lauren. Your email address will not be published. VACHON, Trudy "Luna" Gertrude Elizabeth Wilkerson died August 27, 2010. Wife of Pro Wrestler "The Vampire Warrior" aka "Gangrel" of the WWF. Vachon then became involved in a brief feud with Jacqueline after the latter had pinned Harvey Wippleman to capture the Women's title. [34] During this marriage, she was stepmother to David's sons, David, Jr. and Donavan. Luna also did some modelling and was featured in both Hustler and Playboy magazines. Member of the Famous "Vachon" Family of Pro Wrestling. Although Luna dominated the matches, Madusa managed to get the pinfall every time. Luna's father, Paul "The Butcher" Vachon makes his first appearance. (1999), WXW Rage TV (1996) and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). Luna would later claim that she was abused by her aunt, which her father denies but she may have felt that way due to her aunt's connections to The Fabulous Moolah. Luna Vachon's life was devastatingly cut short in 2010 at just 48 years old, but there is no doubt she would be proud of Van and the career he has managed to forge for himself as a chef, doing something he is really passionate about. February 27, 2023 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, Independents and Extreme Championship Wrestling (1994-1996), Japanese Women Pro-Wrestling Project alumni, United States Wrestling Association alumni, Great Lakes Championship Wrestling alumni, The Blackhearts (Tom Nash and David Heath). While in ECW, Luna would stand with Tommy, feuding with Raven and his lackeys, which included Stevie Richards, and even her husband The Vampire Warrior (who, in kayfabe, had become jealous of the time she was spending with Dreamer). No one actually knew exactly where she was; even her father only knew that she was staying in Florida. Leading up to that event, in the storyline, Luna was repeatedly attacked by an obsessed Sable fan. Click hereto watch more of his reels and go through his mineral prospecting educational lessons. Luna Vachon Biography Your email address will not be published. She left WWF after only a year, and then competed in Extreme Championship Wrestling for the following two years, before she started working with World Wrestling Council, American Wrestling Federation and IWA Mid-South in the late 1996. Find recent updates about Luna Vachon biography, net worth, salary, age, height, relationship, career, family, lifestyle, and more. > Gaming On April 7, 2015, The Mountain Goats released a pro wrestling concept album called Beat the Champ where one song, Luna, is named after Vachon. Luna Vachon took some time off from wrestling and settled in Florida.. December 12, 1990-JWP: Rockin' Robin defeated Luna Vachon to retain the WWOW title. More From Cageside Seats Raw got us closer to multiple WrestleMania matches The Daily In 1996/97, she competed in Puerto Rico for the World Wrestling Council and American Wrestling Federation, using the name Angel Baby',[8] and the IWA Mid-South.[18][19][20][21]. Luna's first appearance had her wheeling the allegedly paralyzed Goldust to the ring and then blinding Vader with some "medical fluid". After this, Luna challenged Sable to an Evening Gown match at Unforgiven and scored the victory by stripping her opponent down to her underwear. The animosity between Luna and Sable was not entirely kayfabe. Here are some quick facts, Your email address will not be published. Venues included the IWA Puerto Rico in 2000, the Australian World Wrestling All-Stars in 2001, the German EWP in 2003, the British ASW in 2006 and WSU in 2007. IMPACT Wrestling did not finish among the top 150 programs that are charted by Showbuzz Daily. Top Asked Questions about Luna Vachon Leading up to that event, in the storyline, Luna was repeatedly attacked by an obsessed Sable fan. Theres a perfect opening for this weeks Dark Side of the Ring episode features Luna Vachon: her menacing and manic appearance accompanied by her growling voice lets viewers know (and reminds those that already do) that theyre about to dive into the life story of a truly unique wrestlers story. Luna was cremated, and her remains were scattered around her friend Andre the Giants ranch in Ellerbe, North Carolina. Achievements. Dan and his older sister were brought up by his father, a mechanic, and his mother, who worked in real estate. Sable also annoyed Luna with bragging about being promised the Women's Championship, a goal that had hitherto eluded the veteran Canadian. Dave Hillhouse started writing for Slam Wrestling in 2005. Privacy Policy Press Esc to cancel. She was an actress, known for WWE Smackdown! Luna Vachon died on August 27, 2010. She was featured in both Playboy and Hustler. Her ashes were scattered at the . 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. Though Van Hurd remembers the feeling of seeing his mom on TV with Shawn Michaels (and the show gives a nod to Luna Vachons historic entry on the Acclaim video games WWF Raw as the first playable female wrestling character), Vachon found that the summit of working in the WWF did not fulfill her expectations. Well, while we feel jealous of the kind of money these wrestlers receive, their innumerable contribution to the wrestling industry and their continuous efforts cannot be measured in monetary terms. Please enter a valid email and try again. After her retirement, Luna took an interest in fellow Canadian wrestlers and especially monitored the career of Nattie Neidhart, the daughter of friend and fellow wrestler Jim Neidhart. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); As most of Lunas family and relatives were into wrestling, she decided while still a young girl that she would continue their legacy and would become a wrestler, however, her parents disagreed and tried talking her out of it even her best friend Andre tried to dissuade her, but Luna nevertheless began training for wrestling when she was 16. She was once ranked by WWE as the 14th most impactful female wrestler ever. [40] 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. He is selling some gold, gems, T-shirts, and tools in his store. Notable Titles Won Include: USWA Women's title; Florida Women's Federation title; Caribbean Women's title; Women's Wrestling Tag Team title (2); POWW Tag Team titles (2). [10] Luna then picked Japanese wrestler Bull Nakano to win the Women's title from Blayze, which she eventually did. She passed away in 2010, but Dan and Luna were together between 1980 and 1985. Luna became addicted to medication at some point and underwent rehabilition, paid for by WWE, which she completed in June 2009. Comments Share Tweet Share Share Copy Link copied to clipboard [7] She became a born again Christian in 2004, after attending an Athletes International Ministry conference. First Name Luna #12. She was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. 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