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Women Wrestling Pioneers

Discover more about the lives and careers of women wrestling pioneers who changed the scope of professional wrestling from the early 1900s to the present.

Discover more about the lives and careers of women wrestling pioneers who changed the scope of professional wrestling from the early 1900s to the present.

Evelyn Stevens was a women's wrestling trailblazer and one of the few to taste championship gold during the authoritarian reign of Fabulous Moolah, but in 1986, her world came crashing down.

Evelyn Stevens – From Champion Wrestler to Murderer

by Javier Ojst

Evelyn Stevens was a women’s wrestling trailblazer who tasted success and championship gold, but in 1986, her world came crashing down.

Steve Austin opens up about his friend Chyna, sharing how he feels she should be remembered.

What Steve Austin Has to Say About Chyna’s Legacy

by JP Zarka

Steve Austin opens up on the death of Chyna, her impact on the sport, and how her legacy should be remembered.

Bra and Panties matches had one simple aim. And surprisingly, its shocking history goes back further than you'd expect!

Bra and Panties Matches: A Shocking History

by Alexa Pruett

Bra and Panties matches had one simple aim. And surprisingly, its shocking history goes back further than you’d expect!

Jacqueline Moore - A tough, shining star out of Texas.

Jacqueline Moore – A Tough, Shining Star Out of Texas

by Ebony Nash

Jacqueline Moore was one of the toughest to step inside a squared circle. However, this WWE Hall of Famer’s talent goes much beyond the ring!

“Sensational” Sherri Martel was just that- utterly sensational. One of the greatest female wrestlers, manager/valets, and personalities ever to step foot in the ring. She was beloved in the industry, and her tragic death in 2007 at only 49 years old was among our most painful losses. But what was she truly like behind the scenes?

Sherri Martel: Secret History of a True Sensation

by Evan Ginzburg

“Sensational” Sherri Martel was just that- utterly sensational. But what was her life truly like outside the ring?

The feud between Gail Kim and Awesome Kong in 2007 and 2008 set a new standard not only for women's wrestling but for professional wrestling as a whole.

Gail Kim and Awesome Kong Feud: Redefining Women’s Wrestling

by Javier Ojst

The feud between Gail Kim and Awesome Kong in 2007 and 2008 set a new standard not only for women’s wrestling but for professional wrestling…

“Nicole Bass was special. Wonderful. Both fun and ever so funny with the biggest of hearts to match her biggest of bodies.”

Nicole Bass – The Life and Tragic Passing of My Friend

by Evan Ginzburg

When my beloved friend Nicole Bass walked into a room, everything just stopped. This is my tribute to her and her life.

Women of ECW: Beulah McGillicutty, Dawn Marie, and Francine.

Women of ECW: Untold Stories (More Than Meets the Eye!)

by Javier Ojst

ECW did everything they could to make sure you didn’t change the channel. With these three ladies, there was a lot more than meets the…

Women’s wrestling allowed for the opportunity to travel and make a living, but some say that The Fabulous Moolah profited unfairly from her trainees throughout her career.

Fabulous Moolah – Her Career and Controversial Legacy

by Javier Ojst

Fabulous Moolah became the most powerful woman in wrestling through ruthless and cutthroat methods, leaving behind a controversial legacy.

Angelina Love (left) and Lexie Fyfe (right, with a camel clutch on Daffney, rest her soul) navigated the barren times of women's wrestling and helped pave the way for today's stars.

Strength in Numbers: Roots of a Women’s Wrestling Revolution

by Ian Aldous

Learn how two champion female wrestlers overcame the struggles of women’s wrestling and helped to revolutionize the sport.

Asuka has been successful in a variety of industries outside of professional wrestling.

Asuka and Her Surprising Life Outside of Wrestling

by Braeden Farrell

Asuka is an incredible wrestler, but her skills don’t end there. She has had work in a variety of industries that may surprise you!

Janet Boyer Wolfe.

Janet Boyer Wolfe – A Promising Career Tragically Cut Short

by Javier Ojst

On July 28th, 1951, tragedy struck when 18-year-old Janet Boyer Wolfe suddenly collapsed during only her third professional wrestling match.

Debrah Miceli (Madusa and Alundra Blayze) over the years.

Blayze of Glory: The Madusa/Alundra Blayze Story

by Si Powell

Hers is a tale of changing the wrestling landscape, inspiring others, and, ultimately, monster trucks. This is Madusa, and here is her story.

The fierce yet wonderful Mae Young.

Mae Young – A Fierce Fighter In (and Out) of the Ring

by Javier Ojst

Brash, athletic, and tough as nails, the fierce yet wonderful Mae Young was a born performer, and professional wrestling was the perfect fit.

Veteran wrestler April Hunter weighs in and tells, from a female wrestler's perspective, whether or not Netflix GLOW gets it right.

GLOW on Netflix Through the Eyes of a Female Wrestler

by April Hunter

Veteran wrestler April Hunter weighs in and tells, from a female wrestler’s perspective, whether or not Netflix GLOW gets it right.

Mad Maxine was poised for greatness but, after 2 years, abruptly left the business. She opens up about the realities of her time in wrestling.

Mad Maxine: Mohawks, Moolah, and Her Surprising Story

by Javier Ojst

Mad Maxine was poised for greatness but, after 2 years, abruptly left the business. She opens up about the realities of her time in wrestling.

It was the original well-planned manipulation by Vince McMahon. Here's how he and the Fabulous Moolah screwed over Wendi Richter in 1985.

Vince McMahon, Fabulous Moolah, and the Wendi Richter Screwjob

by JP Zarka

In 1985, a screwjob controversy occurred between Wendi Richter and Fabulous Moolah involving Vince McMahon.

Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon) military presses Trish Stratus. The pair had some hard-hitting affairs and always gave their all when they met in the ring.

Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon)’s Stunning Life After WWE

by JP Zarka

Lisa Marie Varon opens up about Trish Stratus, CM Punk, the WWE locker room, and her former restaurant, The Squared Circle.

"The Super Genie" Melissa Coates

Melissa Coates – A Champion’s Fight Outside The Ring

by Evan Ginzburg

Melissa Coates made a name for herself in multiple fields. But before her untimely passing, she went through her biggest fight yet.

Suzie Tanner, professional wrestling's first female referee.

Suzie Tanner: Secret Tale of Pro Wrestling’s First Female Referee

by Javier Ojst

Meet Suzie Tanner, the first female pro wrestling referee who fought for her dreams in a sport where opportunities for women were sparse.

GLOW's Roxy Astor over the years.

Roxy Astor – GLOW Wrestler on Her Unlikely Journey

by Jim Phillips

Roxy Astor shares her unlikely journey into wrestling and what it was like to be a part of the history of GLOW.

Rhonda Sing Remembered - From Monster Ripper to Bertha Faye

Monster Ripper to Bertha Faye: Secret Story of Rhonda Sing

by Javier Ojst

Rhonda Sing wrestled as the punishing Monster Ripper and Bertha Faye. She had a rapid journey to the top but a fast descent once joining…

Wrestling trailblazer, Sandy Parker.

Sandy Parker: Secret Life of the Villain Who Wore Lipstick

by Alexa Pruett

Sandy Parker was not just a wrestler but a pioneer of women’s wrestling. Way ahead of her time, we examine her life, struggles, and career.

Before Becky Lynch, Velvet McIntyre was the original Irish Lass Kicker.

Velvet McIntyre | WWE’s Original “Irish Lass Kicker”

by Michael Marek

Velvet McIntyre was WWE’s original “Irish Lass Kicker.” She had a Hall of Fame-worthy career, yet often gets overlooked. This is her story.

Legendary women's wrestler Vivian St. John had the “IT” factor: looks, athleticism, charisma, and more.

Vivian St. John – Her Final-Ever Interview

by Christopher Annino

Wrestler Vivian St. John had the “IT” factor: looks, athleticism, charisma, and more. We spoke with her before her sad passing in 2013.

The ever-formidable yet wonderful Luna Vachon over the years.

Luna Vachon – A Force in the Ring with an Unfortunate End

by Javier Ojst

With her imposing presence, Luna Vachon was a force to be reckoned with. This is the unfortunate story of her rise and tragic fall.

Bow down to the queen! Aja Kong has ruled the wrestling world since her debut at just 16 years old.

Secret Story Behind the Unforgettable Aja Kong

by Alexa Pruett

Aja Kong has made a lasting impact on wrestling (even influencing the creation of Big Van Vader)! But details of her life might surprise you.

Professional wrestling trailblazer, Mildred Burke.

Mildred Burke – Blazing Trails for Women in Wrestling

by Javier Ojst

Mildred Burke broke stereotypes and reigned supreme from 1937 to ’53, forging a path for future generations of women in wrestling.

Unsung wrestling pioneers, sisters Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson.

Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson: Wrestling’s Unsung

by Ebony Nash

The amazing, untold stories of Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson, three African American wrestling sisters who paved the way.

Ashley Massaro | Her Tragic Story a Result of WWE Neglect?

Ashley Massaro: Her Tragic Story a Result of WWE Neglect?

by Javier Ojst

On May 16th, 2019, Ashley Massaro was found unresponsive in her Long Island, New York home. Later, she would be pronounced dead just ten days…

Remember the name: "Act Yasukawa"! Although her photo might not scream tough wrestler at first glance, she is one of the most resilient ever to lace up a pair of boots!

Ghastly Match Incident: The Legit Nightmare Beat-Down in Japan

by Javier Ojst

Read the gripping tale of The Ghastly Match Incident, a 2015 Stardom bout between Act Yasukawa and Yoshiko that went terribly wrong!

Lita (Amy Dumas) over the years.

Lita: From Champion to Survivor, Her Untold Journey

by Alexa Pruett

She could have easily been another wrestling casualty. Discover the surprising untold story of Amy Dumas, the woman behind WWE’s Lita!

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