Dark Journey (wrestling)

Edit links
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dark Journey
Birth nameLynda Newton[1][2]
Born (1957-05-25) May 25, 1957 (age 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[3]
Spouse(s)Brent[1]
Children1[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dark Journey[4]
Debut1985[3]
Retired1987

Lynda Newton (born May 25, 1957) is an American naturopath and retired professional wrestling valet and professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Dark Journey.

Early life

Newton was born in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her grandparents in Brockton, Massachusetts, until the age of nine, when she began living with her mother. Newton attended Brockton High School, leaving in the middle of her senior year. She lived in California and Florida before moving to Atlanta, Georgia.[1][5]

Professional wrestling career

Mid-South Wrestling/Universal Wrestling Federation (1985–1987)

In 1985, Newton met professional wrestler Dick Slater while working as a stripper in Atlanta.[1][4] Slater introduced her to professional wrestling, bringing her into Mid-South Wrestling as his valet under the ring name "Dark Journey".[6][7]

Dark Journey was initially a villainous character. As a biracial woman in the socially conservative Southern United States, her relationship with Slater attracted controversy.[1][6][7] Dark Journey assisted Slater in his feuds with opponents such as Butch Reed, Jake Roberts and Jim Duggan.[8][9]

In 1986, Newton ended her romantic relationship with Slater, who left Mid-South Wrestling (by then renamed the

Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.[12]

Jim Crockett Promotions (1987)

In April 1987, the Universal Wrestling Federation was acquired by the

The Great American Bash tour in July 1987, Newton was released from Jim Crockett Promotions, subsequently retiring from professional wrestling.[1]

Naturopathy career

After retiring from professional wrestling, Newton returned to Los Angeles. She worked in a number of jobs before becoming the manager of a clothing store. In the late-1990s, she opened her own chain of stores in Los Angeles County.[5] In the early-2000s, she began working in naturopathy, gaining certification as a massage therapist and colon hydrotherapist.[1][2]

Personal life

Newton is married to Brent, with whom she has a son, Zane.[1]

References

  1. ^
    The McClatchy Company
    . Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Lynda Newton. "About Lynda". IntentionalHealthColonics.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Dark Journey". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  4. ^
    ISBN 978-1-55490-284-2
    .
  5. ^
    The McClatchy Company. Archived from the original
    on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  6. ^ a b David Chappell. "Dick Slater interview part 5". Mid-Atlantic Gateway. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  7. ^
    ISBN 978-1-55022-498-6
    .
  8. ISBN 978-1-317-38506-6
    .
  9. ISBN 978-1-60078-686-0
    .
  10. ISBN 978-1-55490-287-3
    .
  11. ISBN 978-1-55022-727-7
    .
  12. ^ a b c d "Dark Journey". Cagematch.net. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  13. ISBN 978-1-4711-0927-0
    .

External links
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dark_Journey_(wrestling)&oldid=1209741599"