Acting
Valerie French
Born
1962-04-29 (64)
Place of birth
Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
12 titles
Valerie French is a former professional wrestling valet better known as Sunshine. She started in wrestling as the valet for her real life cousin Jimmy Garvin in Championship Wrestling from Florida and as a mainstay World Class Championship Wrestling in 1983. She was called Sunshine and helped him in his feud with David Von Erich. Garvin received some criticism for hiding behind Sunshine when he was in trouble. Sunshine was known for constantly interfering on Garvin's behalf. David Von Erich spanked her in the middle of the ring for this same reason. On July 4, 1983, Garvin lost a match to David where he and Sunshine had to be his servants for a day. David had them doing chores on his ranch a…
Known for
NRFrom the Sportatorium comes the groundbreaking sports-entertainment brand World Class Championship Wrestling, featuring legendary competitors such as The Von Erichs, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.
World Class Championship Wrestling
1982
9.0Witness some of the most electrifying action in sports-entertainment history from the promotion that broke all the rules, WCCW.
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
2007
8.5In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Heroes of World Class
2006
Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
1983
9.3For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013
World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
1986
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
9.0Witness some of the most electrifying action in sports-entertainment history from the promotion that broke all the rules, WCCW.
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
2007
8.5In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Heroes of World Class
2006
1980s · 8 titles
Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
1983
World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
1986
Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
1983
The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
WCCW Parade of Champions
1984
WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
1985
The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
1986
Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
1985
The Dynamic Duo of Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams square off with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich in a Hair vs. Hair Tag Team encounter.
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
1985