Johnnie Mae Young

Acting

Born 1923-03-12 · died 2014-01-14 · Sand Springs, Oklahoma, USA

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Johnnie Mae Young was an American professional wrestler. She wrestled throughout the United States and Canada and won multiple titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. Young is considered one of the pioneers in women's wrestling as she helped to increase the popularity of the sport throughout the 1940s and during World War II. In 1954, she and Mildred Burke were among the first female competitors to tour post-war Japan. Beginning in 1999, Young had a high-profile "second career" in the World Wrestling Federation. Young was part of a recurring comedic duo with best friend The Fabulous Moolah in appearances on WWE televised events. Young is also remembered for taking bumps well past the age of 80 on televised programming. In 2004, she was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum as part of their "Lady Wrestler" category. On March 29, 2008, Young was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2017, the Mae Young Classic tournament was introduced by WWE in her memory.

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Then, Now, Forever: The Evolution of WWE’s Women’s DivisionWWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2WWE Hall of Fame 2008WWE Survivor Series 1999Dark Side of the RingWWE WrestleMania XXWWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE HistoryWWE No Mercy 1999WWE WrestleMania XXVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent