[3] At that time, there were not many opportunities for females in the business. Ellison also says that she dated country singer Hank Williams for four months in 1952. As the Fabulous Moolah, Ellison entertained generations of fans and was perhaps the greatest star of women's professional wrestling. The story claimed that on the road McCoy was 'raped, given drugs and made an addict'. [70], Women that chose to continue allowing Ellison to work as their booker were kept under tight control. To cheer her up, her father began taking her to local wrestling matches. Although WWEhad frequently featured sexually explicit storylines and showcased relativelylittle of the athleticability of their female talentin the so-called Attitude Era from the late 1990s and early 2000s, WWE CBO Stephanie McMahon promised a revitalized focus on legitimate women's wrestling in 2016. In this bombshell interview , Moolah's daughter Mary , or Darling Pat Sherry as she was professionally known discusses: The Infamous Newspaper Article Behind the scenes at Camp Moolah Her. [51] Another wrestler, Donna Christanello, also lived with Ellison on-and-off for forty years, ending in May 1999. This was contrary to the booking decision made by Pat Patterson before the Japanese tour began. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The Fabulous Moolah, birth name Mary Lillian Ellison, was born in 1923. She was also an NWA World Womens Champion, holding the title for almost thirty years. [1] In 1987, McIntyre consistently lost matches to Moolah and Sherri Martel. Moolah's daughter Mary Austin reached out to me via Facebook -- refutingcoverage of the claims presented by the likes of Mad Maxine, Luna Vachon, Sweet Georgia Brown's family. [88] In the early 1980s, Ellison opened Moolah's Hideaway, a bar and grill which was operated by her daughter Mary and frequented by Andr the Giant. In the early 1980s, Ellison opened Moolah's Hideaway, a bar and grill which was operated by her daughter Mary and frequented by Andre the Giant. [13] Still only 15, she left her daughter with a friend and set out on a wrestling career of her own. At age 10, Ellison was still deeply distraught over her mother's death; to cheer her up, her father took her to the local wrestling matches. "In my own personal opinion, it's really hard to tell!" [56], Over the years, various female wrestlers have come forward with stories accusing Ellison of being a pimp who often provided various wrestling promoters with unsuspecting female wrestlers that would be used as sex objects. The Columbia Free Times reported allegations made by her daughter in 2006, in which she said her mother told her that she was often raped, given drugs, and made an addict in an intentional attempt by Ellison and Lee to control her. Her family believed it was an . [13][14] Ellison and Carroll divorced shortly after their daughter's birth. "I didn't want to betray the other wrestlers. After becoming the National Wrestling Alliance's Women's Champion by defeating 12 other women in one night in 1956,Moolah began touringthe country and eventually amassed a stable ofwomenwrestlers thatshe trained herself. [78] The decision to hold a battle royal in honor of Moolah drew controversy after the allegations of exploitation against Moolah resurfaced. As legend has it, Richter thought something was fishy when she arrived at the Garden and . From this point on Ellison was hooked on the sport and wanted to be a star. With Moolah's guidance, Kai beat Richter for the Women's Title, setting up a match between the two at the first WrestleMania in 1985. [71] Women that did not agree to Ellison's booking fees faced limited options. [4][18] Olivas was Mexican, but had very dark skin, which caused controversy when Ellison, a white woman, would kiss him on the cheek during their ring entrance routine. She . Her mother sadly passed away when she was 8 leaving guidance up to her older brothers and father. [19] At one show in Oklahoma City, a man, who thought that Olivas was a black man, attempted to stab Ellison with a knife for kissing him. [3] McIntyre defeated Richter in two separate matches in Bill Watts's Mid-South Wrestling Association. [3] Desiree Petersen later replaced Victoria in the team when Victoria had to retire due to a neck injury and the new duo lost the title in August 1985 to Judy Martin and Leilani Kai (known as The Glamour Girls) in Egypt.[3][5]. [16][18] By the early 1950s, Moolah was a valet for "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, accompanying him to the ring while providing eye candy for the male audiences and assisting Rogers against his opponents. Her estate was located on a road named Moolah Drive. She continued to make sporadic appearances for WWF/WWE until her death, often in comedic roles with longtime friend Mae Young. [44], Ellison and her second husband Johnny Long began training women to become female wrestlers, including Ella Waldek, Daisy Mae, and Katherine Simpson. Penny Banner directly described Moolah as a pimp who "in return for money," rented her female trainees out "in bulk" to wrestling promoters so that the promoters and the male wrestlers could have sex with them. Moolah was a true pioneer for women's wrestling throughout her illustrious career. Nov. 11, 2007. At a time when Moolah had sold the NWA World Women . [84] In 2002, Moolah wrote her autobiography, The Fabulous Moolah: First Goddess of the Squared Circle. Fabulous Moolah is one of the most controversial characters in wrestling history Credit: Getty According to wrestling lore she reigned as women's champ for 28 years. After losing the title to Richter, Moolah aided Leilani Kai in defeating Richter for the title in February 1985. What transpired evolved into one of the biggest betrayals in wrestling. In 2003, Moolah celebrated her 80th birthday by facing Victoria on Raw; that night, she defeated Victoria to become the first octogenarian to compete in a WWE ring. It was necessary as her wrestling suit's right strap had broken during her failed top rope splash onto Moolah so they had to do this.Some speculated she was promised she'd win the title that night to get her to wrestle Moolah who she hated and cost her the chance to wrestle on an all women's wrestling tour of Syria. ", "She was told to drink and pop pills. The Fabulous Moolah was born Mary Lillian Ellison on July 22nd, 1923 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. In an article for The Free Times published in 2006, the children of Moolah's trainee Sweet Georgia Brown (ne Susie Mae McCoy)suggested Moolah had provided their mother with drugs, forcing her to become dependent. Women wrestlers including Vivian and Luna Vachon,[67] Ann Casey,[68] and Darling Dagmar[69] moved into other regions where Ellison had less control and negotiated their own payouts with promoters. [25] Two months after the breakup, Williams died due to an overdose. [1] She competed in the Women's Pro Wrestling organization in the early 1990s. "Lillian was all about fighting for what she believed in. "But Moolah needs to be remembered. [73], At the time of her death, Kevin Eck wrote in The Baltimore Sun: "The Fabulous Moolah didn't just dominate women's wrestling for parts of four decades, she was women's wrestling. From her debut in 1949 to her record-breaking WWE Women . I felt uncomfortable talking about it for a long time.". [60] Former female wrestler Beverly Shade also defended Moolah, claiming "Moolah wasn't that kind of person. After beginning her career in 1980, she wrestled in American independent promotions before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. For more than half a century, as a wrestler, promoter and trainer, the Fabulous Moolah was a leading figure on the women's circuit. Anything that happened to her was a result of Mr Lee.This was her choice To go with him. Moolah's former studentMad Maxine (neJeannine Mjoseth)claimed Moolah's school hardly resembled a dojo: In an interview with Slam Sports, Mjoseth said thatstudents often went into debt while payingfor both an entry fee and lodging that sometimes costup to $1500 a month. Rhonda Sing stated that Ellison contacted her and offered to let her wrestle Richter in a couple of pay-per-view matches for the WWF in 1985, but demanded she receive half of Sing's pay check; a stipulation Sing was unwilling to accept. She was full of life and full of passion, and she wanted that life, love and passion to go on." "Especially knowing the Moolah that I had grew to know. She started wrestling again in 1993 at the age of 70 when she defeated Sunny Brook. [14] She also spent time training in Los Angeles at Verne Langdon's Slammers Gym. [4][28] In fact, Moolah helped overturn the ban on women's wrestling in the entire state of New York, which the New York State Athletic Commission lifted in June 1972. [3] In November and December 1982, McIntyre worked for Stampede Wrestling, where she teamed with Judy Martin against Richter and Joyce Grable; the feud between the two teams resumed in April 1983 in Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He said, 'If I'm spending all this money, you know what I want.' (From left) Moolah (Lillian Ellison), a granddaughter and Mae Young. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. "[62] Former trainee Princess Victoria said Moolah never pimped any women or used drugs, but she did take money from them. Moolah was trained for the ring in the 1940s by then-Women's Champion Mildred Burke, the sport's biggest female star at the time. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! I just dont understand what they think theyre accomplishing.. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Ellison married at 14 and had a daughter during the two-year marriage. It was already somewhat well-known that Moolah's daughter, Mary Carroll . Ellison died on November 2, 2007, at the age of 84 in Columbia, South Carolina. [86], Ellison's first husband was Walter Carroll, who became the father of her daughter Mary. [85], Moolah and Young, along with several other female wrestlers, starred in the 2004 film Lipstick and Dynamite, a documentary about the female wrestlers from the 1950s era. During her final reign as champion, Moolah also took on another role; she became the "Queen" of WWE, often accompanying "King" Harley Race and manager Bobby Heenan to ringside. Professional wrestler Shane Douglas said he never heard anybody speaking against Moolah during his career. [3], In November 1997, as a part of the International Championship Wrestling, she won the WWWA Women's Championship from Bertha Faye. [8] Marital conflicts developed when Long wanted Ellison to be a housewife instead of a career woman. [24] Moolah successfully defended the belt against the top female wrestlers in the world, such as Judy Grable and Donna Christanello, while also purporting to befriend some of the biggest celebrities of the day. She was born on July 22, 1923 and her birthplace is South Carolina. She was a shining role model and example for women everywhere," Stephanie McMahon-Levesque, daughter of WWE chief Vince McMahon, said at Moolah's funeral. [25], After June Byers retired in 1964, Moolah was subsequently recognized as official NWA Champion, thus making her the undisputed Women's World Champion. [8] After marrying wrestler Buddy Lee, he began helping Ellison train the female wrestlers. She didn't hold the title gold for long, but it was a testament to her amazing tenacity and ability that she was able to make such a miraculous comeback in the first place. I cant believe that anybody is that jealous, or that stupid. Fabulous Moolah & Mae Young defeat Christopher Carmichael & Dino Divine (6:55) MCW - Event @ Catonsville High School in Catonsville, Maryland, USA. She became the first woman to be inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1995 and is also a member of the NWA Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. A press release was issued to PWInsider.com this afternoon in response to allegations made againt the late Lillian "Fabulous Moolah" Ellison that led to WWE removing her name from their Wrestlemania 34 Women's Battle Royal. Fabulous Moolah her daughter Mary Austin, Mary's daughter Karyn, and today's Birthday Girl and Moolah's chosen daughter Diamond Lil Katie Glass Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? [79] Two days after the announcement, WWE renamed the match "WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal", removing Moolah's name from the event. Others include Peggy Lee, who admitted that Moolah was a shrewd businesswoman, "but as far as this pimping, thats a big bunch of bullshit. It should be worth noting, Fightful's Pat Fannin did publish a story on that two days before the incoming message. Beginning in 1991, Ellison lived with Mae Young in a house in Columbia, South Carolina. 10: 04.04.2000: Mae Young & The Kat defeat Terri & The Fabulous Moolah. Moolah potentially could have been, and being from South Carolina may have been the reason why she never publicly admitted it, but that could also just be part of the mystique she put on to perpetuate her tough image. Martin stated that Ellison contacted Japanese promoters and informed them that the Jumping Bomb Angels were supposed to drop the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship to The Glamour Girls before Martin and Kai returned to the United States. Born Lillian Ellison in South Carolina in 1923, Moolah became a fan of sports-entertainment following the passing of her mother; her father would take her to shows as a young girl in hopes of cheering up his distraught daughter, and little did he know the impact it would have. Trainees were also required to rent duplex apartments on Ellison's property and they were responsible for paying her for rent and utilities. The training lasted six months and took place up to five hours per day inside a wrestling ring in a barn that lacked heating and air conditioning or fans. ~~~Cyndi Lauper came on board with the WWF as the manager of Wendy Richter against The Fabulous Moolah. She soon became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter, Mary, who would later wrestle as Darlin' Pat Sherry. [49] Ellison demanded a lot from the girls of GWE, including that they had to keep their hair and make-up done, act like a lady, and not date men who were in the professional wrestling business. Sign up for BINGE to watch. [51][86] Her estate was located on a road named Moolah Drive. She had rivalries with both The Fabulous Moolah and Sherri Martel and held the WWF Women's Championship and WWF Women's Tag Team Championship. Well, if there's one thing Vince McMahon doesn't like, it's to be strong-armed by talent. Inducted by then-Women's Champion Alundra Blayze, Moolah was recognized as the true pioneer -- and biggest legend -- in the history of women's wrestling. [90] She stayed at the intensive-care unit of the hospital for 24 days, during which she was unconscious for fifteen days. While the name Lillian Ellison may not be well-known to sports-entertainment fans, her alter ego is one that will never be forgotten: The Fabulous Moolah. Dubbed "Slave Girl Moolah" by promoter Jack Pfeffer, she was an alluring presence at ringside for competitors such as the gruesome Elephant Boy and the United States Champion, "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. On the September 27, 1999 episode of Monday Night Raw, Moolah and Young defeated Ivory in a Handicapped Evening Gown match, which led to a title match at No Mercy on October 17, 1999. Shes not here to defend herself, which is not right. [18] She then served as the valet for the Elephant Boy (Tony Olivas). The Fabulous Moolah was only 5 feet 4 inches and 118 pounds when she began wrestling as a professional, and her physique did not seem particularly imposing. The decision sparked widespread criticismwithin the industry, with many claimingthe company's tradition of historical revisionism was at play. With Richter threatening to leave if she didn't get more money, and Vince loyal to Moolah because Moolah was loyal to him, the screwjob was set into motion. In July 1984, her 28-year reign was finally ended in Madison Square Garden by Wendi Richter, a young competitor managed by pop star Cyndi Lauper. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. [33] After much buildup and hype, the Fabulous Moolah lost the championship to Richter on July 23, 1984, in the main event of The Brawl to End It All, which was broadcast live on MTV. [19] Moolah later left Pfeffer's promotion and began wrestling under Boston promoters Tony Santos and Paul Bowser. [49] In addition to women, Ellison also trained midget professional wrestlers, including Katie Glass in the 1960s. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. [38] On June 21, 1996, she teamed with Mae Young at LIWA Golden Girls Extravaganza event in Las Vegas where they wrestled Liz Chase and Lori Lynn to a no contest. [17] She, however, soon began a romance with wrestler Johnny Long. [27] Also in the 1970s, Moolah held the NWA Women's World Tag Team Championship twice with Toni Rose.[29][30]. . [55] Debbie Johnson, another former trainee of Ellison's, stated that she was required to give Ellison 30% of her booking fee, and her paycheck was further reduced as Ellison deducted travel expenses, food, rent, and utilities before paying her. In an interview at the time of her mother's death, her daughter stated that her mother died either from a blood clot due to the surgery or due to a heart attack. On the night of November 25, 1985, WWF Ladies Champion Wendi Richter entered . On September 18, 1956, Moolah defeated Judy Grable to win the NWA World Women's Championship, after which Vince McMahon, Sr. dubbed Ellison with the name The Fabulous Moolah. She was the longest reigning champion in the history of her chosen sport -- or any sport for that matter -- and she established a legacy that made her name synonymous with women's wrestling in a career that spanned over 50 years. As 1987 came to a close, it seemed that the queen of women's wrestling had finally come to the end of her run. [42], On the September 15, 2003, episode of Raw, Moolah won a match against Victoria. The debate around Moolah's past puts bigger problems within the wrestling industry into perspective: Will the controversies around a wrestler's personal lifebe forgotten for the sake of kayfabe? The name of The Fabulous Moolah will forever be etched in the annals of sport as the defining one in women's wrestling. In 2000, while working for WWF; LIWA shut down. During her lifetime, Moolah was lauded as a leading figure in women's professional wrestling and was considered one of the industry's greatest wrestlers. [16] She competed with many other female wrestlers, stepping into the ring with the likes of Mae Young, Cecilia Blevins and Mildred Burke. [8] In addition, Ellison accused Long of being a "womanizer". Recent social media outrage has led to the WWE removing the name of legendary women's wrestler, the . Meltzer said that although women "used to headline and they were successful", "during the period Moolah controlled women's wrestling, the popularity and product didn't evolve." 9 Women Wrestlers From "Camp Moolah" Denounce Allegations Against The Fabulous Moolah. [85] Defending herself against these claims, Ellison retorted it was hard to fit all of her almost five decade career into one book. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. The bout aired live on MTV, giving a whole new generation of sports-entertainment fans a glimpse of the greatest lady competitor in the game's history. Velvet McIntyre (born November 24, 1962) is an Irish-Canadian retired professional wrestler. She was the longest reigning Women's Champion ever, holding the World Women's Championshipwhich would eventually become the WWE's Women's Championshipfor an astronomical 28 years before losing it to Wendi Richter at . But I do think as far as her legacy is concerned: It's complicated. Mary Lillian Ellison (July 22, 1923 November 2, 2007) was an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name The Fabulous Moolah. She was just a bad person. [3][6] She won the WWF Women's Championship on July 3, 1986 when she defeated Moolah at the Brisbane Festival Hall on the WWF's 1986 Australian tour, but Moolah regained the title six days later at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (the only two times the WWF Women's Championship changed hands in the Southern Hemisphere).This title change was never acknowledged by the WWF though some websites like Facebook have a picture of McIntyre wearing the WWF's women title. [1] Wrestling barefoot subsequently became one of her trademarks, as well as her high flying wrestling maneuvers. [89], Beginning in 1991, Ellison lived with Mae Young in a house in Columbia, South Carolina. [3], In 1982, she joined the World Wrestling Federation, where she began teaming with Princess Victoria, and in March, the duo lost a series of matches against the team of The Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter. "[32][33] When it was finally time for Lauper and Albano to settle their differences in the ring, a match-up was scheduled with Albano representing Moolah against the challenge of Lauper's protg, Wendi Richter. [13][14] A few months after the birth of her daughter, she divorced Carroll. Since the story broke, several women who trained under Moolahhave came to her defense including Joyce Grable, who said that had Moolahpimped anyone out that she'd have been "number one on the list." Their WrestleMania 2 match lasted less than two minutes with the referee ignoring McIntyre's leg being on the ropes while she was being pinned. [13] Ellison had six grandchildren. Moolah won in a one fall contest. Nov. 6, 2007 Mary Lillian Ellison, whose flying drop kicks, flying head scissors and hair-pulling "flying mare" body slams brought her renown as the professional wrestler the Fabulous Moolah,. Wrestler: Fabulous Moolah Real Name: Lillian Ellison Birthday: July 22, 1923 Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina Height & Weight: 5'5" - 138 lbs Debut: 1950s Previous Gimmicks: Slave Girl Moolah, SpiderLady (WWF) Finishing Move: School-Girl (rollup) Notable Feuds: Fran Gravette, Maria Perez, Leilani Kai, Wendy Richter, Cyndy Lauper, Ivory (WWF) In 1983, Vincent Kennedy McMahon began expanding the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) nationally, and Moolah sold him the rights to her Women's World Championship. But her maneuvers wowed the crowds. In 1995, her career was punctuated when she became the first female inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Parker says this enraged her, because "(Moolah) was two faced because she had her own little dalliances that we all knew about. [51] She also began training men, including Del Wilkes, and in 1995 trained more men than women. What horrible things to say about a person that had been dead over 10 years!You r wrong and ur additude(sic)sucks!She will always b the best woman wrestler ever n was NEVER a pimp as u said.Get ur facts straight.Two sides to every story. Who is the most popular female wrestler? Fabulous Moolah In all honesty, Fabulous Moolah (real name Lillian Ellison) should have been the very first wrestler inducted into our women-wrestling.org Hall of Fame. Husney told Oxygen.com. In 1956, she outlasted 12 other ladies -- last eliminating Judy Grable -- to win a Battle Royal for the vacant Women's Championship of the World. Austin had also participated in an interview earlier on Thursday afternoon. She began her career working with promoter Billy Wolfe and his wife, wrestler and trainer Mildred Burke, as well as working alongside professional wrestler "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. Her career continued to flourish with the formation of the WWF, which experienced an explosion of popularity in the 1980s as WWF CEO Vince McMahon agreed to position her as the face of the women's division, despite the fact she was in her 60s. "She's obviously not here for us to ask her. But apparently, her side isn't giving up. To take somebody that cant speak for their self, and [bring] them through the mud like theyre doing her. Nothing was said about her taking Moolah to court when she was a teenager over Moolah forcing her to wrestle. "Moolah did send girls out to this guy in Arizona and pimped them out," addedMjoseth. Former wrestlers Selina Majors and Beverly Shade similarly defended Moolah. [8] Long later contacted promoter Jack Pfefer, who agreed to book some of the wrestlers at his shows. Mary Lillian Ellison (July 22, 1923 - November 2, 2007) was an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name The Fabulous Moolah.She began her career working with promoter Billy Wolfe and his wife, wrestler and trainer Mildred Burke, as well as working alongside professional wrestler "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers.She won the NWA World Women's Championship in 1956 and was the most . Richter would regain the gold, and it would be Moolah herself, under a mask as the "Spider Lady," who would finally take back the championship from Wendi not long after. Both Judy Martin and Leilani Kai told in later interviews that Moolah would collect the women wrestlers' pay from promoters and, after taking out her own pay, would only give the girls half of the money they were owed (keeping half of their pay for herself, plus her own pay) and telling them that was all the promoter gave her to give them. Ellison began her wrestling career. Her final appearance came at SummerSlam 2007, where Moolah & Mae were spotted with Mr. McMahon in his office during the show. She won the NWA World Women's Championship in 1956 and was the most prominent holder of the title for 28 years. [63] Michael McCoy, Sweet Georgia Brown's son, refuted allegations made by his sister, stating that she has an agenda and that the allegations are false. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). The Fabulous Moolah Slave Girl Moolah Spider Lady Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight 138 lbs (63 kg) Born July 22, 1923 Birth Place Columbia, South Carolina Died November 2, 2007 (aged 84) Death Place Columbia, South Carolina Billed from Columbia, South Carolina Trainer Mildred Burke, Mae Young Debut 1949 [48] After she left Pfeffer's promotion in the 1950s, Ellison found it difficult to book her trainees in shows due to Pfeffer's influence over other National Wrestling Alliance promoters. Tributes Roll in After the Fabulous Moolah Death News It was an environment ripe for abuse." On the other, I could defend her legacy and potentially come across as uncaring to the girls who may have suffered from physical and mental abuse. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She was 84. [83] An illness in the mid-1970s meant Ellison had to pull out of the Bill Cosby movie Mother, Jugs & Speed, which had a role written specifically for her. 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