Debra Marshall
Acting
Biography
Debra Gale Marshall (formerly McMichael and Williams) is an American actress, and retired professional wrestling valet. Well known by her ring name Debra, she is notable for her appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Queen Debra between 1995 and 1998 and WWE as Debra between 1998 and 2002. She began her career in professional wrestling in 1995, accompanying her husband Steve "Mongo" McMichael to the ring in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). She joined WWE in 1998, where she managed the tag team of Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart, until the evening of Hart's in-ring death in May 1999. She won the WWF Women's Championship from Sable in an Evening Gown match in 1999. She later appeared on-screen with her second husband Stone Cold Steve Austin until 2002, when the duo left the company. During her tenure with the WWF she was known for her distinctive Southern drawl and large enhanced breasts. Marshall has also attended the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York. She graduated from the University of Alabama with honors (Cum Laude) and as of 2013 was pursuing her master's degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama Marshall's marriage to National Football League alumnus and professional wrestler Steve McMichael lasted thirteen years. McMichael's mother, whom Marshall met on an airplane, set up their first meeting as a blind date. They divorced on October 12, 1998. Debra met Steve Williams, known on-screen as Stone Cold Steve Austin, in 1998; they moved in together in 2000.On September 13 of that year, they married at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, and she changed her name to Debra Williams. On June 15, 2002, police responded to a call to the couple's residence in San Antonio, Texas, and found Debra with bruises and a bloody nose. On August 14, the authorities arrested Austin and charged him with misdemeanor assault. He pleaded no contest on November 25 and received a year's probation, a $1,000 fine, and an order to carry out eighty hours of community service. Austin filed for divorce from Marshall on July 22, 2002, and the divorce was finalized on February 5, 2003 Marshall later auctioned her wedding ring off on eBay for $27,100 and donated a portion of the proceeds to "Safe Place", an organization which assists the victims of domestic abuse. In June and July 2007, Marshall made several appearances to discuss the Chris Benoit double murder and suicide. She described steroids and drugs as the cause of Austin hitting her in June 2002 and suggested links between such substances and the death of Benoit and his family She also alleged that Austin beat her three times
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A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
WWE Tough Enough is a professional wrestling reality television program produced by WWE where in participants undergo professional wrestling training and compete for a contract with WWE.
WWE Tough Enough
At a time when matches between big-name Superstars are usually only seen on pay-per-view, WCW presents Clash of the Champions on free TV.
Clash of the Champions
WCW's flagship show led to the famous Monday Night War. Featuring the nWo, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, and the Cruiserweights.
WCW Monday Nitro
A group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface and his insane family of cannibalistic psychopaths.
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Stone Cold Steve Austin faces The Rock with the WWE Championship on the line. Mankind faces Big Show. Kane clashes with Triple H. The Road Dogg, Ken Shamrock, Goldust, and Val Venis compete in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and more!
WWE WrestleMania XV
Triple H and The Rock battle a mystery opponent in a Triple Threat Match for the WWF Championship. The New Age Outlaws defend the WWF World Tag Team Championship against Mankind & Al Snow. Plus, Kane takes on X-Pac, the in-ring debut of Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle traditional Survivor Series Elimination matches, and much more!
WWE Survivor Series 1999
Smackdown! Tenth Anniversary was put together with the Best of SmackDown 1999 – 2009 counts down the 100 greatest moments in the show’s history.
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
From London, England it's Capital Carnage. Ken Shamrock defends the Intercontinental Title against Steve Blackman. L.O.D. 2000 battle The Headbangers. The Rock defends the WWE Championship against X-Pac. Triple H takes on Jeff Jarrett. The New Age Outlaws defend Tag Team Championship D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry and more.
WWE Capital Carnage
The Rock challenges Mankind for the WWE Championship. Stone Cold Steve Austin battles Vince McMahon in a Steel Cage Match.
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Shane McMahon serves as the special guest referee when Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock battle for the WWE Championship. The Godfather defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Goldust. Mankind and Big Show battle in a Boiler Room Brawl. Al Snow faces Hardcore Holly for the Hardcore Championship. Triple H faces X-Pac and more!
WWE Backlash: In Your House
WCW hits the road and heads to Sturgis, South Dakota for Road Wild 1997! Lex Luger puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Hollywood Hogan. The Steiner Brothers battle The Outsiders for the WCW Tag Team Championship. The Giant faces "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Plus, Ric Flair, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, and more.
WCW Road Wild 1997
Stone Cold Steve Austin defends the WWE Championship against The Undertaker with Shane & Vince McMahon serving as guest referees. The Rock takes on Triple H. The Union takes on The Corporate Ministry in an Eight-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. Kane & X-Pac defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship against D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry and more!
WWE Over the Edge
One of the most historic events in pro wrestling history. Randy Savage, Sting, and Lex Luger face The Outsiders and a mystery partner.
WCW Bash at the Beach 1996
The Giant defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Lex Luger. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson battle football greats Kevin Greene & Steve McMichael. Sting faces Lord Steven Regal. Kevin Sullivan competes in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Dean Malenko battles Rey Mysterio with the Cruiserweight Championship on the line and much more.
WCW The Great American Bash 1996
Hollywood Hogan defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Outsiders face Harlem Heat for the WCW Tag Team Championship. Lex Luger takes on Arn Anderson. Dean Malenko takes on Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Championship and much more.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1996
"Diamond" Dallas Page & "The Total Package" Lex Luger battle Scott Hall & "Macho Man" Randy Savage. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair & Curt Hennig take on Konnan & Syxx. Steve "Mongo" McMichael challenges "Double J" Jeff Jarrett for the WCW United States Championship. Ultimo Dragon defends the WCW World Television Championship against "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright. "Lionheart" Chris Jericho puts up the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Eddy Guerrero and much more!
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV
The Rock defends his WWE Championship against Mankind. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Undertaker in a Buried Alive Match with the winner gaining a spot in the Royal Rumble. The Brood and The J.O.B. Squad go head-to-head in six-man tag team action. Plus, the New Age Outlaws defend the Tag Team Championship and more.
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Resolute in her quest to carry on her family legacy, Sandy (Nicole Brier) -- the daughter of two pro wrestlers -- plans to marry bone crusher Monster (Ken Yasuda). But when nerdy Marty Weinstein (Aaron Fiore) falls for Sandy, he challenges Monster to a match in a bid to win the wrestling princess's heart. Former bodybuilder and WWF star Joanie "Chyna Doll" Laurer and former UFC champion Don Frye co-star in this action-packed romantic comedy.