Vince McMahon, Fabulous Moolah, and the Wendi Richter Screwjob

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But following WrestleMania, she felt she was underpaid.

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While 1985 started great for Richter, on November 25th, she would get screwed by the company and a woman 38 years her senior.

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Wendi Richter was set to wrestle The Spider, usually performed by wrestler Glen Deane. However, earlier in the evening, something felt a bit off for Richter.

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How Vince McMahon and Fabulous Moolah Screwed Over Wendi Richter in ’85

But following WrestleMania, she felt she was underpaid.

While 1985 started great for Richter, on November 25th, she would get screwed by the company and a woman 38 years her senior.

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Wendi Richter was set to wrestle The Spider, usually performed by wrestler Glen Deane. However, earlier in the evening, something felt a bit off for Richter.

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