Steve Debbes

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Steve Debbes
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Ring name(s) Tornado
Dynamite Kid
Amigo Kid
Billed height 5'11" (180cm)
Billed weight 242 lbs (110kg)
Born December 3, 1970 (1970-12-03) (age 37)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Billed from Johannesburg, South Africa
Trained by Don Charles
Wild Bill Murphy
Debut 1986

Steve Debbes, better known by his ring name Tornado, is a South African professional wrestler currently performing for World Wrestling Professionals. He is the current WWP Heavyweight World Champion and former co-holder of the WWP Tag Team World Title.[1][2][3]

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[edit] Career

He was trained by Don Charles and Wild Bill Murphy and was an amateur wrestler and Judoka before turning professional at the age of 18. Prior to this he received Springbok Colours for his amateur wrestling achievements and became the youngest South African to do so at the time. He was also the IWF Champion and five-time All Africa Champion.[4]

A bloody Tornado during his battle with Skull
A bloody Tornado during his battle with Skull

He began his professional wrestling career under his real name in 1986. In the early 90s, wrestling for All Stars Wrestling, he donned the Tornado 2 gimmick then traveled extensively overseas in order to improve. Some of the countries he has toured include Mexico, USA and Russia. Shortly after the death of close friend Pink Panther, he unmasked himself.

Among the many international wrestlers he has fought are:

  • Yokozuna-WWE
  • Marty Jannetty-WWE
  • Davey Boy Smith(British Bulldog)
  • Tatanka-WWE
  • The Wrecking Crew, Rage and Fury-WCW
  • Chris Youngblood-WCW
  • John Powers-UK
  • Terry Midoux-France

[edit] In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

  • PWI ranked him #448 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in 1993[5].
  • PWI ranked him #479 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in 1994[6].
  • PWI ranked him #487 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in 1995[7].
  • PWI ranked him #467 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in 1996[8].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tornado Profile. World Wrestling Professionals.
  2. ^ South Africa’s top professional wrestlers arrive in Nigeria. Nigeria Sport.
  3. ^ S-African Tornado eyes Ultimate Commander’s title. Nigeria Tribune.
  4. ^ Tornado Profile. World Wrestling Professionals.
  5. ^ Ranked No 448 in the PWI 500 of 1993. Wrestling Information Archive.
  6. ^ Ranked No 479 in the PWI 500 of 1994. Wrestling Information Archive.
  7. ^ Ranked No 487 in the PWI 500 of 1995. Wrestling Information Archive.
  8. ^ Ranked No 467 in the PWI 500 of 1996. Wrestling Information Archive.

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