Johnnie Mae Young

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.

Known For

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Ms. Edwards

Raw

as Mae Young

WWE SmackDown

as Mae Young

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

WWE WrestleMania XXV

as Mae Young (Timekeeper)

WWE WrestleMania XX

as Mae Young

Dark Side of the Ring

WWE WrestleMania 2000

as Mae Young (Ringside)

WWE Survivor Series 1999

as Mae Young

WWE Royal Rumble 2000

as Mae Young