It saddened me to hear of the passing away of the Fabulous Moolah on Friday November 2nd. This Hall of Fame legend was a true hero of her time, and helped to pave the way for female wrestlers for years to come. Women like Victoria and Trish Stratus were able to compete because women like the Fabulous Moolah took the chance at a sport that during her time was mostly dominated by men.
She is the longest reigning women's champion ever in the history of Wrestling Entertainment with a 28 year reign. (Yes that's 28 years folks!) Moolah came from a time when the women didn't sport fake breasts and enhanced bodies to be beautiful, the women back then were au natural 100%. She actually got in that ring and wrestled too, not just pulled hair and screamed to distract her opponent. She fought her butt off to keep her title and was able to do so for almost three decades! The women now are doing good to keep it for a year or less. It just goes to show that society places more importance on women who are the stuff of fantasies in place of women who can do the job and do it that damned good! I think Beth Phoenix may have a strong chance at taking women's wrestling to new heights if she doesn't get too hooked on her beauty aspect and lose sight of the real goal.
Moolah will be missed by many fans and superstars alike and I must say that I am happy I was able to see her in action in my lifetime of being a fan! Thank you Lillian Ellison, we love you!
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