About David Peterson
Lived 1959 – 1993 (aged 33). David Peterson was an American actor and professional wrestler.
Death
On May 25, 1993, Peterson crashed his 1980 Honda motorcycle eastbound on U.S. 136 at about 6:40 a.m. onto the side of a tractor-trailer. The impact knocked Peterson back about , instantly killing him at the age of 33. He had not been wearing an approved helmet at the time.
Central States Wrestling
NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Todd Champion
Texas All-Star Wrestling
TASW Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Paul Diamond & Shawn Michaels
World Class Championship Wrestling
WCCW Television Championship (1 time)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him # 205 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1991
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Peterson?
American professional wrestler (1959-1993)
When was David Peterson born?
David Peterson was born on 17 July 1959 in St. Joseph.
When did David Peterson die?
David Peterson died on 25 May 1993.
What was David Peterson's occupation?
David Peterson was an actor and professional wrestler.
What nationality was David Peterson?
David Peterson was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Peterson. https://biography.guide/david-peterson-actor/
MLA: "David Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-peterson-actor/.
Chicago: "David Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-peterson-actor/.
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