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.
Fabulous Moolah – Her Career and Controversial Legacy
Fabulous Moolah became the most powerful woman in wrestling through ruthless and cutthroat methods, leaving behind a controversial legacy.
Monster Ripper to Bertha Faye: Secret Story of Rhonda Sing
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…
Suzie Tanner: Secret Tale of Pro Wrestling’s First Female Referee
Meet Suzie Tanner, the first female pro wrestling referee who fought for her dreams in a sport where opportunities for women were sparse.
Melissa Coates – A Champion’s Fight Outside The Ring
Melissa Coates made a name for herself in multiple fields. But before her untimely passing, she went through her biggest fight yet.
Roxy Astor – GLOW Wrestler on Her Unlikely Journey
Roxy Astor shares her unlikely journey into wrestling and what it was like to be a part of the history of GLOW.
What Steve Austin Has to Say About Chyna’s Legacy
Steve Austin opens up on the death of Chyna, her impact on the sport, and how her legacy should be remembered.
Vince McMahon’s First Screwjob: Wendi Richter’s Fall
Before the Montreal Screwjob, Vince McMahon orchestrated a 1985 betrayal of Wendi Richter by The Fabulous Moolah, which changed WWE history.
GLOW on Netflix Through the Eyes of a Female Wrestler
Veteran wrestler April Hunter weighs in and tells, from a female wrestler’s perspective, whether or not Netflix GLOW gets it right.
Velvet McIntyre | WWE’s Original “Irish Lass Kicker”
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.
Strength in Numbers: Roots of a Women’s Wrestling Revolution
Learn how two champion female wrestlers overcame the struggles of women’s wrestling and helped to revolutionize the sport.
When Joshi Ruled the 90s, Then Collapsed
From Tokyo Dome in 1994 to collapse in 1997: how ’90s joshi rose, fell, and the lasting mark it left on Japanese women’s pro wrestling.
Nicole Bass – The Life and Tragic Passing of My Friend
When my beloved friend Nicole Bass walked into a room, everything just stopped. This is my tribute to her and her life.
Kana’s (WWE’s Asuka) Manifesto That Changed Everything
Kana (WWE’s Asuka) dropped a 2010 manifesto that ripped apart Japanese women’s wrestling and changed her career forever.
Sandy Parker: Wrestling’s First Black Woman Champion
Sandy Parker broke barriers as an openly gay Black wrestling champion in the 1960s and ’70s. Discover this pioneer’s secret, untold story.
Mad Maxine: Mohawks, Moolah, and Her Surprising Story
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.
Janet Boyer Wolfe – A Promising Career Tragically Cut Short
On July 28th, 1951, tragedy struck when 18-year-old Janet Boyer Wolfe suddenly collapsed during only her third professional wrestling match.
Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon)’s Stunning Life After WWE
Lisa Marie Varon opens up about Trish Stratus, CM Punk, the WWE locker room, and her former restaurant, The Squared Circle.
Luna Vachon – A Force in the Ring with an Unfortunate End
With her imposing presence, Luna Vachon was a force to be reckoned with. This is the unfortunate story of her rise and tragic fall.
Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson: Wrestling’s Unsung
The amazing, untold stories of Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson, three African American wrestling sisters who paved the way.
Mildred Burke: The 5’2″ Giant Who Conquered Wrestling
The 5’2” queen who made men tap. Mildred Burke’s reign hid bone-snapping holds, backroom scandals, and wrestling’s forbidden truth.
Asuka and Her Surprising Life Outside of Wrestling
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!
WWE Attitude Era Match Type With a Controversial History
During WWE’s Attitude Era, a controversial match pushed boundaries and left a controversial legacy in wrestling.
Blayze of Glory: The Madusa/Alundra Blayze Story
Hers is a tale of changing the wrestling landscape, inspiring others, and, ultimately, monster trucks. This is Madusa, and here is her story.
Women of ECW: Untold Stories (More Than Meets the Eye!)
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…
Sandra Gray: Wrestling’s Unsung Game-Changer
Discover the secret, untold story of Sandra Gray, the genius costume designer behind pro wrestling’s greatest stars!
Gail Kim and Awesome Kong Feud: Redefining Women’s Wrestling
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…
Mae Young – A Fierce Fighter In (and Out) of the Ring
Brash, athletic, and tough as nails, the fierce yet wonderful Mae Young was a born performer, and professional wrestling was the perfect fit.
Playboy to WWE: 30 Racy Wrestling & Adult Industry Relations
From WWE wrestlers in Playboy, Shawn Michaels’ regret, and more, discover 30 racy times pro wrestling entangled with the adult industry!
Sherri Martel: Secret History of a True Sensation
“Sensational” Sherri Martel was just that- utterly sensational. But what was her life truly like outside the ring?
Las Irmas: The Mother-Daughter Duo Who Ruled Lucha Libre
Mother-daughter team Las Irmas (Irma González and Irma Aguilar) defied odds to become legends, paving the way for women in Mexican wrestling.
Jacqueline Moore – A Tough, Shining Star Out of Texas
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!
Lita: From Champion to Survivor, Her Untold Journey
She could have easily been another wrestling casualty. Discover the surprising untold story of Amy Dumas, the woman behind WWE’s Lita!
Ashley Massaro: Her Tragic Story a Result of WWE Neglect?
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…
Ghastly Match Incident: The Legit Nightmare Beat-Down in Japan
Read the gripping tale of The Ghastly Match Incident, a 2015 Stardom bout between Act Yasukawa and Yoshiko that went terribly wrong!
Evelyn Stevens: Wrestling Star’s Path from Gold to Darkness
Evelyn Stevens soared in women’s wrestling, then vanished. Discover the untold twists behind her championship legacy and fate.
Secret Story Behind the Unforgettable Aja Kong
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.





































