Trudy Adams
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Trudy Adams is an American actress and retired female professional wrestler, who wrestled in the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
as Amy the Farmer's Daughter and in the Powerful Women of Wrestling
, the Ladies Sports Club and the American Wrestling Association
as Brandi Mae.
promotion as "Amy the Farmer's Daughter". She formed a successful tag team with The California Doll (Jane Hamlin). Adams only appeared during season two of the GLOW television series.
When promoter David McLane
left GLOW in 1987, Adams was one of several GLOW performers that joined his new Powerful Women of Wrestling
promotion. Upon joining POWW, Adams changed her ring name to "Brandi Mae", but maintained the same country farmer gimmick. She and Hamlin (now renamed "Malibu") reunited as The Blonde Bombshells. They became the top contenders for the POWW Tag Team Championship, which was held by Luna Vachon and Hot Rod Andie.
In 1988, Adams joined the American Wrestling Association
while continuing to wrestle for POWW. As Brandi Mae, she became the top contender for the AWA World Women's Championship
, which was held by Madusa Miceli
. Adams feuded with Miceli in a series of singles matches, as well as tag team matches pitting Miceli and Debbie Combs against Adams and Heidi Lee Morgan
. During this time, Adams enlisted the aid of Rocky Mountain Thunder to counter the ringside presence of Curt Hennig
, whom Miceli was managing. In addition to managing Rocky Mountain Thunder, she also became the manager of Cousin Luke
. In December 1988, Adams wrestled in a 9-woman battle royal at the AWA SuperClash III pay-per-view. During this time, Adams also appeared in the Delta Tiger Lilies promotion, where she formed a tag team with Candi Devine
and continued her feud with Miceli and Combs.
While still competing in POWW, she formed a second tag team with Bambi
named The Country Connection in 1989. The promotion closed in 1990. Adams then briefly worked for McLane's newest promotion, Ladies Sports Club, beginning in 1990. During this time, she held the LSC Television Championship. The Ladies Sports Club closed in 1991 and Adams retired from professional wrestling shortly thereafter.
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW or G.L.O.W., was a professional wrestling promotion for women, begun in 1986 and continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, beautiful women, and over-the-top comedy sketches were integral to the series' success...
as Amy the Farmer's Daughter and in the Powerful Women of Wrestling
Powerful Women of Wrestling
Powerful Women of Wrestling is a defunct professional wrestling promotion based out of Indianapolis, Indiana founded by David McLane, founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and Women of Wrestling.-History:...
, the Ladies Sports Club and the American Wrestling Association
American Wrestling Association
The American Wrestling Association was an American professional wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis, Minnesota that ran from 1960 to 1991. It was owned and founded by Verne Gagne and Wally Karbo...
as Brandi Mae.
Professional wrestling career
Adams debuted as a professional wrestler in early 1987 in the Gorgeous Ladies of WrestlingGorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW or G.L.O.W., was a professional wrestling promotion for women, begun in 1986 and continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, beautiful women, and over-the-top comedy sketches were integral to the series' success...
promotion as "Amy the Farmer's Daughter". She formed a successful tag team with The California Doll (Jane Hamlin). Adams only appeared during season two of the GLOW television series.
When promoter David McLane
David McLane
David B. McLane is a senior marketing executive with over 25 years experience in identifying and producing uniquely targeted live events and media entertainment properties through his company, David McLane Enterprises, Inc...
left GLOW in 1987, Adams was one of several GLOW performers that joined his new Powerful Women of Wrestling
Powerful Women of Wrestling
Powerful Women of Wrestling is a defunct professional wrestling promotion based out of Indianapolis, Indiana founded by David McLane, founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and Women of Wrestling.-History:...
promotion. Upon joining POWW, Adams changed her ring name to "Brandi Mae", but maintained the same country farmer gimmick. She and Hamlin (now renamed "Malibu") reunited as The Blonde Bombshells. They became the top contenders for the POWW Tag Team Championship, which was held by Luna Vachon and Hot Rod Andie.
In 1988, Adams joined the American Wrestling Association
American Wrestling Association
The American Wrestling Association was an American professional wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis, Minnesota that ran from 1960 to 1991. It was owned and founded by Verne Gagne and Wally Karbo...
while continuing to wrestle for POWW. As Brandi Mae, she became the top contender for the AWA World Women's Championship
AWA World Women's Championship
The AWA World Women's Championship was the female title in the American Wrestling Association from 1961 until 1990.-Title history:Silver-shaded lines in the history indicate periods of unknown lineage.-See also:*American Wrestling Association...
, which was held by Madusa Miceli
Debra Miceli
Debrah Ann Miceli is a Monster truck driver and former professional wrestler. She is best known under her ring names Madusa or Alundra Blayze. Her early career was spent in the American Wrestling Association, where she held the AWA World Women's Championship one time...
. Adams feuded with Miceli in a series of singles matches, as well as tag team matches pitting Miceli and Debbie Combs against Adams and Heidi Lee Morgan
Heidi Lee Morgan
Heidi Lee Morgan the daughter of Lester Morgan, is a retired American professional wrestler who competed in the World Wrestling Federation, International World Class Championship Wrestling, Ladies Pro Wrestling Association, and National Wrestling Federation...
. During this time, Adams enlisted the aid of Rocky Mountain Thunder to counter the ringside presence of Curt Hennig
Curt Hennig
Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig , also known by the ring name Mr. Perfect, was an American professional wrestler, manager and color commentator who worked for, among other promotions, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , the American Wrestling Association , World Championship Wrestling and the World...
, whom Miceli was managing. In addition to managing Rocky Mountain Thunder, she also became the manager of Cousin Luke
Gene Petit
Gene Petit is a retired American professional wrestler best known for his portrayal of Cousin Luke in the World Wrestling Federation. He also competed under several other gimmicks and competed for several promotions in the United States as well as Australia, Japan, and Nigeria.-Early career:Petit...
. In December 1988, Adams wrestled in a 9-woman battle royal at the AWA SuperClash III pay-per-view. During this time, Adams also appeared in the Delta Tiger Lilies promotion, where she formed a tag team with Candi Devine
Candi Devine
Candace Maria Rummel is a semi-retired American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Candi Devine...
and continued her feud with Miceli and Combs.
While still competing in POWW, she formed a second tag team with Bambi
Selina Majors
Selina Majors , better known by her stage name Bambi, is an American professional wrestler.-Early career:Majors debuted as a professional wrestler in 1986 working for David McLane. She competed in his nationally televised professional women's wrestling league, Powerful Women of Wrestling as Bambi...
named The Country Connection in 1989. The promotion closed in 1990. Adams then briefly worked for McLane's newest promotion, Ladies Sports Club, beginning in 1990. During this time, she held the LSC Television Championship. The Ladies Sports Club closed in 1991 and Adams retired from professional wrestling shortly thereafter.