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Luna Vachon

Luna Vachon was the ring name of Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon (1962–2010), an American-Canadian professional wrestler and manager.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Luna Vachon was the ring name of Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon (1962–2010), an American-Canadian professional wrestler and manager. She worked for major promotions including the WWF/WWE, ECW, AWA, and WCW, and was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. She was a second-generation member of the Vachon wrestling family and became known for her distinctive persona and aggressive style.

Early life and family

Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and became associated with professional wrestling through the Vachon family. WWE describes her as the daughter of Canadian wrestler Paul "Butcher" Vachon and notes that she trained under Vivian and The Fabulous Moolah before debuting professionally in 1986.

Professional wrestling career

Vachon wrestled for several major North American promotions, including the WWF/WWE, ECW, AWA, and WCW. Her career included both in-ring competition and managerial roles, and she became known for a dark, intense character presentation.

Championships and recognition

Her career included regional and independent title reigns, and she later received multiple hall of fame honors. WWE inducted her into its Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Legacy wing.

Personal life and death

Sources describe Vachon as having struggled with bipolar disorder and substance misuse later in life. She died in 2010 at her home in Florida.

Key facts

  • Worked for the WWF/WWE, ECW, AWA, and WCW during a career spanning more than two decades.
  • Was a second-generation member of the Vachon wrestling family.
  • Managed wrestlers such as Bam Bam Bigelow, Goldust, and Shawn Michaels.
  • Posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Legacy wing.
  • Died in 2010 at age 48.
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Canadian context

Luna Vachon is relevant to Canadian readers because she was part of the Canadian Vachon wrestling family and is described as American-Canadian; WWE also notes Montreal as her hometown.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Luna Vachon?
Luna Vachon was the ring name of Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon, an American-Canadian professional wrestler and manager known for her work in major North American promotions.
What promotions did Luna Vachon work for?
She wrestled for the WWF/WWE, ECW, AWA, and WCW.
Was Luna Vachon related to other wrestlers?
Yes. She was a second-generation member of the Vachon wrestling family and was identified by WWE as the daughter of Paul "Butcher" Vachon.
When did Luna Vachon debut?
WWE says she made her professional debut in 1986.
Was Luna Vachon in the WWE Hall of Fame?
Yes. She was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Legacy wing.
When did Luna Vachon die?
She died on August 27, 2010, at age 48.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Vachon
    Supports: Birth name, birth and death dates, career promotions, and posthumous Hall of Fame inductions.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/lunavachon
    Supports: Hometown, height, family background, training, professional debut, managerial roles, and Legacy Hall of Fame induction.
  3. SLAM! Wrestling — https://www.slamwrestling.net/legend/luna-vachon/
    Supports: Career overview, retirement, and personal-life context.