Biography
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.
Filmography
all 20
Movies 14
TV Shows 6
self 4
WWE WrestleMania XXV (2009)
Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling (2005)
WWE WrestleMania XX (2004)
WWE Divas: Undressed (2002)
WWE Velocity (2002)
WWF: Funniest Moments (2002)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
WWE Insurrextion 2000 (2000)
WWE WrestleMania 2000 (2000)
WWE No Way Out 2000 (2000)
WWE Royal Rumble 2000 (2000)
WWE Survivor Series 1999 (1999)
WWE No Mercy 1999 (1999)
WWE SmackDown (1999)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
WWE Raw (1993)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1923-03-12
Deathday2014-01-14 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceSand Springs, United States
Height168-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsMae, Mae Young
AwardsWWE Hall of Fame
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