1993 . When Vachon was sixteen-year-old, she started training under her aunt Diane Vachon. Trained by Paul Vachon, Vivian Vachon and the Fabulous Moolah. August 2, 1993-USWA: Luna Vachon defeated Miss Texas to win the women's title. [undefined] [undefined] [undefined] They divorced in 2010 and have two kids, Van Hurd and Joshua Hurd. Dans shared passion is gold prospecting, but his primary profession is as a secondary school teacher and counselor. In fact, he suggests there really wasnt much of a difference, save for her shyness when fully removed from the wrestling world. She was once ranked by WWE as the 14th most impactful female wrestler ever. Dan Hurd got married a couple of times. Here is all you want to know, and more! > Sporting Connection she married David Heath on October 1994, her tag team partner in The Blackheart. to Showbuzz Daily. Andr the Giant, with whom she was close and who took her on a trip to Paris in 1974, also tried to dissuade her. She had more than a few physical confrontations with Richards, including a Steel Cage match, which she won. His first attempt was to share his hobby with the audience, which has currently become the source of his primary income. Luna's first WWF appearance was in April 1993 at WrestleMania IX, accompanying Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels in his match against Tatanka, who was accompanied by Michaels' former valet Sensational Sherri. In 1985 Luna and Dan divorced, and she went on to date Richard Van Slater, the late American professional wrestler, who physically abused her which eventually led to their split. His mom has always been Luna to him. Luna's uncle was Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon, her aunt was Vian Vachon and her father was Paul "The Butcher" Vachon. [7] In early 1987, Luna and Lock appeared in the Continental Wrestling Association. [4][7] She was also close to Andr the Giant. They hired her, but not without some complications. He teaches at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. At this time, Goldust also teamed up with Marc Mero, which led to another feud, as Luna and Mero's valet Sable started to fight outside of the ring. The animosity between Luna and Sable was not entirely kayfabe. Dan Hurd (I) on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. Vachon wrestled for promotions such as the World Wrestling Federation 9now WWE), the American Wrestling Association, and World Championship Westling. [35] The two divorced in 2006 but, according to Heath, remained best of friends. . People born on January 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. Vince McMahon allegedly told Luna Vachon she would be fired if she "bruised or scratched" Sable during their match at WWE WrestleMania 14 in 1998. Learn interesting facts about Luna Vachon (Wrestler). Hes cashing in his Champions Series title shot. The most well known member is Mad Dog Vachon. Later in 1997, Luna returned to the WWF, first as Goldust's manager, helping him to reinvent himself as "The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust". Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! Upon the recommendation of Kevin Sullivan's wife Nancy, she entered Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). During the next three years, Luna also traveled to Japan, where her father Butcher Vachon acting as her manager, as well as Puerto Rico. Around the age sixteen, she began training under her aunt Vivian and then The Fabulous Moolah. During this time Luna was the cause of dissension between Bam Bam and his part-time tag team partner Bastion Booger, who had also (kayfabe) fallen in love with her. She was baptized not long after by fellow wrestler Nikita Koloff along with her then-husband David Heath. Your email address will not be published. Gertrude Elizabeth 'Luna' Vachon was born in Atlanta, Georgia USA, on 12 January 1962 - her zodiac sign was Capricorn and she held both Canadian and American nationality. Luna and Madusa met each other in a series of matches, including a match at the 1997 Slamboree. Net Worth. It was Mick Foley who uttered the words in the headline above, and his use of the word Odd did not feel dismissive or belittling. She then married childhood friend Tom Nash. This week's episode finished 88 th among first-run programming on cable for Thursday. [11], During her time in Florida, Luna first wrestled Madusa Miceli, beginning a long-lasting in-ring rivalry. Your email address will not be published. One of her fondest memories about the wrestling business was being able to visit children as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. At one point Goldust and Luna impersonated European Champion Triple H and Chyna in a title match against Owen Hart. [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. Net Worth, Salary, Family, Boxer Freddie Roachs Biography: Net Worth, Disease, Family. He lived his entire life in Canada (Kelowna in British Columbia), so his career revolved around his area. > Gaming On June 9, 2007, Luna became the first Great Lakes Championship Wrestling's Ladies champion defeating Traci Brooks. There are plenty of surprising connections that seem to come from the earlier days of wrestling. Instead, Bigelow and The Headshrinkers fought and lost to Tatanka and The Smokin' Gunns in a six-man tag team match. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. As aforementioned, Dans current wife is Dayna Hurd. Luna scored a pinfall victory in August, but lost a rematch in September. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Vachon came from a family long associated with professional wrestling in Canada and the United States. Luna also worked at Wild Women of Wrestling, as a competitor, commenter and booker. Luna went to Japan with her step dad (Butcher Vachon) as her manager. 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. She was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's legacy wing (class of 2019)[44] and into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2020.[45]. She also wrestled in David McLane's Powerful Women of Wrestling (POWW) and, during POWW's alliance with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), participated in the latter's only pay-per-view event, AWA SuperClash III in Decemer 1988, competing in a Battle royal. 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. Had two sons with her first husband Dan Hurd - Joshua Hurd (b.1980) and Van Hurd (b.1982). Luna's origins with the Vachon family are rooted in a chance encounter following a harrowing tragedy on December 18, 1966. In early 1997, Luna had a short run with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), again going after her rival Madusa. [15], 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. Luna Vachon was born on January 12, 1962 in Not Known (48 years old). Investigators found oxycodone and multiple prescription drugs in her bedroom. Saw this in today's NY Daily News wrestling column by The Slammer: The latest edition of "Hell's Kitchen" (Ch. She finds her entry through Florida Championship Wrestling, aligning herself with Kevin Sullivan and exploring the lunacy that his devil-worshipping stable engaged in. Additionally, he has over 1K followers onTwitter,and his passions influence his tweets if you check through them. 1985) Tom Nash ( m. 1987; div. Whilst touring the UK with WWA in 2001 she was defeated by her husband Gangrel in a Black Wedding Match. Luna then picked Japanese wrestler Bull Nakano to win the Women's title from Blayze, which she eventually did. 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). He eventually married the widow and thus became young Gertrudes step-father. Luna Vachon Luna Princess Luna Daughter of Darkness Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight 140 lb (71 kg) Born January 12, 1962 Birth Place Atlanta, Georgia Died August 27, 2010 (aged 48) Death Place Florida Billed from The Other Side of Darkness Trainer Fabulous Moolah Vivian Vachon Debut 1986 Retired December 7, 2007 As Sable's popularity increased, she adopted a presumptuous attitude towards other competitors. She was a well-accomplished wrestler who is both American and Canadian by origin and nationality. Luna Vachon is a Wrestler, zodiac sign: Capricorn. Cause of death Drug overdose Spouse(s) Dan Hurd (m. 1980; div. [6] Beginning in Florida, Luna teamed up with The Lock as the Daughters of Darkness, a part of Sullivan's Army. Luna met her first husband Dan Hurd in 1978 when they were introduced by a mutual friend at a party, and two years later they married in a private ceremony attended by their closest friends and family three months after the wedding, Luna gave birth to their son Joshua, while their second son Van followed in 1982. Luna would become the niece of "Mad Dog" Vachon and Vivian Vachon. At WrestleMania X, Bam Bam and Luna finally got their revenge on Doink by beating the Clown and his side-kick Dink in a mixed tag team match. A melee ensued and she was slapped twice by Kevin Sullivan. In 1994, Luna was the first woman to appear in a WWF video game, when - despite objections - she was included in WWF Raw. 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. On the morning of August 27, 2010, she was found dead at her Florida home, when her mother called on her. 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