Vivian St. John – Her Final-Ever Interview

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Vivian St. John sadly passed away in 2013. Months before this, we had a chance to speak in what would become her final-ever interview. It was there where I would witness a miracle.

Legendary Wrestler Vivian St. John Opens Up Before Her Untimely Passing

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“When I was young, I saw Sue Green wrestle. I felt that it was something I could do. I loved wrestling. Wrestler Harley Race gave me Moolah’s phone number so I could train with her.”

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"[Susan] was a great worker and we worked well with each other," said Vivian, adding, "Sue and I had matching cowgirl vests for the gimmick

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Vivian was also legendary for some of the ribs and practical jokes she pulled during her years of wrestling.

“This one time when I was in the dressing room area, and Rocky Johnson was getting ready. I was bored, so I put a table in front of the dressing room door, jamming it so he couldn’t get out to the ring.”

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