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May 23, 2017

WWE announces Mae Young Classic women’s tournament to be held at Full Sail Live July 13 and 14


WWE has announced that the first-ever Mae Young Classic women’s tournament will take place Thursday, July 13, and Friday, July 14, from Full Sail Live in Orlando, Fla.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. ET via www.nxttickets.com.

The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will feature 32 of the top female competitors from around the world participating in a single-elimination tournament. The unprecedented event will stream later this summer exclusively on WWE Network.

“The Mae Young Classic will mark a significant moment in the evolution of WWE,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events and Creative. “We are proud to provide this unique opportunity for the best female talent from around the world.”

August 1, 2015

Mark Henry On How Veterans Treat Younger Talents Now, His WWE Career, Vince McMahon, More


This week's episode of "Talk is Jericho" with Chris Jericho features former World Heavyweight Champion and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry. Courtesy of my good friend Mark Adam Haggerty, below are highlights:

Chris starts the show by performing his cowbell rendition of Mark Henry's theme song. Mark can't remember the name of the Oscar Award-winning hip hop duo that performed his track—Three Six Mafia—and says: "I can't remember. I been hit in the head too many times. Maybe I should get in on this lawsuit with these dummies." Mark says that the majority of the people on the lawsuit only worked in the WWE for a brief period, and it was toward the tail-end of their careers. He says that he mentioned Sinn Bodhi AKA Kizarny on another podcast, and Bodhi was livid over the shoot Henry did on him. Mark went on to say, "Kizarny's mad at me like he could hold water."

Mark says that his very first wrestling match was on pay-per-view. He wasn't trained, he had never taken a bump, but Jerry Lawler insisted that he could work with him. Jericho asks for the details of the feud and Mark says: "Well Jake got cleaned up. Uh—quote, unquote." Mark says that the developmental system was devised specifically for him: "Doctor Tom just decided he was gonna stop wrestling and start training full time." Mark Henry was the first Developmental Superstar in history, as well as the first wrestler in WWE to receive a guaranteed contract. Henry says that he's the second longest contracted wrestler—after the Undertaker. Other Superstars like Goldust and Triple H were around before Mark, but Goldust has come and gone, and Triple H is now semi-retired. Mark says that a fan once told him he's had over 8,000 wrestling matches, and that he's in the Top 10 for most matches of all time.

Chris asks how Mark got into the wrestling business. Mark is—or at least was—the real "World's Strongest Man." He's the only man in history to become a world champion in Power Lifting, Olympic Weight Lifting, and Strong Man Competition. Added to that, he's the only man to also hold a world championship in professional wrestling. That technically makes Henry a 3-sport world champion. He was touring talk shows after the 1996 Summer Olympics, and he was asked by Oprah what he likes to do to unwind. He told her he likes video games, live music, and all sorts of sports. "But on Saturday and Sunday," Henry continued, "I'm watching wrestling. Don't even try to bother me. Those are my wrestling days." Vince McMahon called Mark personally and when Mark picked up, Vince said, "So I heard you like to watch wrestling."

January 18, 2014

Mae Young Funeral Details


There will be a visitation for Mae Young next Tuesday from 5-8PM EST at the Dunbar Funeral Home in Columbia, South Carolina. The visitation is open to the public. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2PM EST at the same Dunbar Funeral Home. You can get more information by calling 803-771-7990.

January 15, 2014

Mae Young passes at 90


WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Johnnie Mae Young.

"There will never be another Mae Young," said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. "Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends."

January 12, 2014

Conflicting Mae Young Health News


Earlier this week it was reported by several online sources, including Mike Mooneyham of The Charleston Post and Courier, that Mae Young had been on life support and was then taken off life support on Wednesday night.

F4WOnline.com is now reporting that Young was never on life support at all however she does remain in hospice care.

January 8, 2014

Mae Young Taken Off Life Support


From Mike Mooneyham's Twitter account:

Sad news to report. Received word tonight that MaeYoung has been taken off life support. Prayers for this grand lady of wrestling.

December 31, 2013

Mae Young Hospitalized, Said To Be In Poor Health


Mae Young, 90, is currently hospitalized and described as being in very poor health. Young was at one point scheduled to appear on next week's 1/6 Old School RAW in Baltimore.

sources: pwinsider.com & the wrestling observer

March 5, 2013

Triple H And Vince McMahon Present Mae Young With Divas Title


WWE's website has an exclusive video of Vince McMahon and Triple H presenting birthday girl Mae Young with her own Divas Title with her name on it. They noted that Stephanie McMahon had it made for Mae. Vince and Triple H called her the greatest Divas Champion of all-time.

Mae joked about how she's going to wrestle Stephanie when she's 100. Vince joked that his money is on Mae. They noted during the chat that Stephanie wasn't at RAW last night because one of her kids was sick. You can watch video here.

November 16, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

With Mae Young's win over LayCool on RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.
November 16, 2010

October 15, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Mae Young defeats Cora Combs to become the first NWA Florida Women's Champion in Tampa, Florida.
October 15, 1951

Bobo Brazil defeats Tim Anderson in Tampa, Florida, reportedly the first professional wrestling match to take place in Tampa involving black wrestlers.
October 15, 1963

November 16, 2011

This Day in Wrestling History


WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

With Mae Young's win over LayCool on RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.
November 16, 2010

partial source: impactwrestling.com

October 15, 2011

This Day in Wrestling History


Mae Young defeats Cora Combs to become the first NWA Florida Women's Champion in Tampa, Florida.
October 15, 1951

Bobo Brazil defeats Tim Anderson in Tampa, Florida, reportedly the first professional wrestling match to take place in Tampa involving black wrestlers.
October 15, 1963

September 3, 2011

What Promise has Vince McMahon Made to Mae Young?


In the latest edition of WWE Magazine cover-dated October 2011, Mae Young is profiled with an in-depth look at her career dating back to the mid-1900s to her cameo appearances today. At the end of the article is Young describing a promise made by WWE CEO Vince McMahon if Young lives to be 100-years-old.

"I plan on wrestling when I'm 100. My grandmother lived to be 113, so I figure I can make it into the ring when I'm 100. Vince promised me a match with his daughter, Stephanie, and his granddaughter, Aurora Rose, when I'm 100-years-old. I've got to live to see that."

April 24, 2011

Wrestling Legends to Attend PWHF-X


The PWHF is pleased to welcome the following wrestling legends who will be joining us for the PWHF-X Induction:

Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Jeff Jarrett, Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Paul Ellering, J.J. Dillon, Doink Ray Apollo, Ivan Koloff, Billy Robinson, Nick Bockwinkel, The Destroyer, Dominic DeNucci, Mae Young, Donna Christenello, Larry Sharpe, Little Tokyo, Pistol Pete Sanchez, Irish Davey O'Hannon, Hillbilly Luke, Danny Hodge, Referee Dick Whoerle, Butcher Paul Vachon, Bugsy Mc Graw, Joyce Grable, Mark Lewin,Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Mickie James, Matt Morgan, Pope D'Angelo Dinero.

Click here for more info on the PWHF Induction Weekend Events

November 16, 2010

Record Set on Raw


With Mae Young's win over LayCool on last night's RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.

source: impactwrestling.com

October 15, 2010

This Day in Wrestling History


Mae Young defeats Cora Combs to become the first NWA Florida Women's Champion in Tampa, Florida.
October 15, 1951

Bobo Brazil defeats Tim Anderson in Tampa, Florida, reportedly the first professional wrestling match to take place in Tampa involving black wrestlers.
October 15, 1963

March 8, 2010

WWE: Top 25 Most Impactful Women

25: Torrie Wilson
24: Bull Nakano
23: Ivory
22: Kelly Kelly
21: Jacqueline
20: Vicki Guerrerro
19: Molly Holly
18: Stacey Keibler
17: Beth Phoenix
16: Luna Vachon
15: Miss Elizabeth
14: Melina
13: Alundra Blayze
12: Mae Young
11: Wendi Richter
10: Michelle McCool
9: Sunny
8: Lita
7: Mickie James
6: Sable
5: Stephanie McMahon
4: Sensational Sherri
3: Chyna
2: Faboulas Moolah
1: Trish Stratus

April 24, 2009

Glamour, Glitz & Divas - The Untold Story of American Women's Wrestling

Dedicated to the late Sherri Martel, this DVD focuses a great deal on women breaking into a male-dominated business and the history of women's roles in pro wrestling. Many of the interviews look to have come from previous RF Video spots.

One of the first interviews is with The Fabulous Moolah and Mae Young and as if we didn't know how old Mae Young is, she discusses seeing Ed "Strangler" Lewis back in her Oklahoma childhood. Good stuff here and, sorry Vince, but she doesn't lose her top. Bummer.

Moolah says she either wanted to be like Mildred Burke or the next Amelia Earhart. Pretty sure she made the right choice...More?

source: slam wrestling

March 12, 2009

This Day in Wrestling History - Happy Birthday to Mae Young


Johnnie Mae Young March 12, 1923

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