female wrestlers from the '90s

She was much bigger than the other women and she dressed horribly in the ring. . Alright, show of hands, who ran and got the magazine on the day it came out? With the right amount of cleavage and her platinum blonde-hair, Debra was certainly a dish. Her views did inspire several other women down the road, but overall Ivorys skills werent enough to bring about change. Whether he is a face (good guy) or heel (bad guy), wrestling is Jericho. Dawn Marie, already regarded as one of the hottest women in ECW, moved over to WWE in 2002 and made a splash. During the 90s, the duo prioritized high risk and high flying moves, which weretheir modus operandi. Did we all have a thing for Lita? The 90s had big boots (wrestling boots) to fill considering that they had to follow the 80s which is commonly referred to as the "golden era" of wrestling. Bertha Faye was known as Ronda Sing before changing her name when she came to the WWE. We just need you to vote. Having first weighed up to 316 pounds during her career, Ruth is down to a much healthier 190 pounds at last billing. But the company played it much too hard and most of her stay in the WWE was obviously more along the lines of fantasy. TRISH STRATUS After female professional wrestling came back big time in the 1980s, the WWF once again phased out the division in 1990. Isis, he real name being Lindsay Kay Howard, has stepped away from wrestling to pursue acting over the past four years - even receiving her own reality show 'My Giant Life' - but in 2016 began training with Brian Kendrick in hopes of one day featuring at WrestleMania. There's something to be said about a woman with that build, that manages to be that beautiful. We still enjoy watching ladies duke it out in tight spandex. Nevertheless, Jax is still a big human being and receives unnecessary criticism for exactly that. the greatest wrestlers to lace 'em up in the WWE (then WWF) in the 90s. But that's only in comparison with the others. She held the title officially for 57 days. avg. He and Edge would also be one of the first TLC match competitors in the WWE. Kane was originally known as the scarred, half brother of The Undertaker. Tamagotchi, Beanie Babies, PS1, N64, the rise of grunge, Britney Spears . Also known as The Heartbreak Kid, had his best moments in the 90s and many of them at Wrestlemania. Sure maybe she would have won, but not in the dominating fashion that she did most of the time. Torrie took the whole blonde bombshell moniker and went even further. It's not official, but good luck finding a female wrestler taller than Isis the Amazon. Chyna was unique in that she wasn't just another pretty face that happened to have a few matches, she brought a lot of wrestling talent and intensity to help raise the bar and profile of women in wrestling. Sadly, Chyna was never truly honoured for her contributions to wrestling in WWE before her unfortunate death in early 2016. After taking part in an Evening Gown Swimming Pool match in the late 90s she ripped off her bra, going topless for everyone in attendance to see, and also anyone watching on the pay-per-view. I'm not even going to get specific about her wardrobe malfunctions. Back in the day,especially in the 1990s and early 2000s, there were a slew of gorgeous women to grace the WWE screen. In his first official bout in 1998 as a member of The Brood, the Toronto native set the bar rather high for himself by winning the Light Heavyweight Championship from Taka Michinoku. Whether it be their unbelievably muscular physiques, their incredible height or somewhat disturbing excess bodywe. Singh unfortunately died from a heart attack in 2001. She did this twice during her time in the WWE and her wrestling skills were so bad that the only thing people remember her by are those two events. Joe 2: Retaliation Actors/Actresses. In 2001, he became the first Undisputed WWF Champion, and thus the final holder of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (then referred to as the World Championship), having won and unified the WWF and World titles by defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on the same night. Faye actually did have some wrestling skills although she didnt show them off during her brief stint with the company. The best part about the Great American Bash PPV of 2002 was probably the poster, which featured Torrie on prominent display. Make no doubt about it, Nia Jax is a genuine athlete despite her large frame - just check her out back in her pre-WWE plus-size modeling days. She was awarded the championship based on looks alone and actually took part in title defenses that were done in a Pudding Match, and another in a Snow Bunny match. Ivory brought a very athletic physique, an amazing skill set, and a unique, classic beauty that was unmistakably all her own. The two worked well as ateam, winning the tagtitlemultiple times and Christian on his own would win the light heavyweight championship. But thats only because it was all given to her. 18. Stephanie McMahon is an extremely smart woman outside of the ring. Thats how bad she was. Blank has a background in gymnastics and cheerleading, and worked as a model for Venus Swimwear and Hawaiian Tropic. People born in 1990. While she was here she wasnt allowed to be as violent and brutal as she was known for being in the ring. WWE women's wrestling has become as entertaining, if not more, than the current male product. Trish had it all, could do it all, and did it all. But during the 90s and her rivalry with Sable, those skills hadnt yet developed. Realistically, Jax is probably closer to the 230-240 range. However the same cant be said about her in-ring performance. Chyna via indystar.com Chyna cracks the top 10 on the list because she shattered all barriers and despite boasting a masculine, muscular frame, Chyna managed to be as feminine as it gets. Tazz was anotherstaple wrestler from the ECW. Not only was she absolutely beautiful, she had a tough girl aura about her that was reflective of the alternative culture that made the late 90s so memorable. The company had grown tired of her abundance of ego and lack of skills, so they just came right into the ring and took the title away from her. @MattKMarsden. Elizabeth Elizabeth's main squeeze was none other than Macho Man Randy Savage She also managed to captivate one of our favorite wrestlers, as for at one time she was Mrs. Billy Kidman. For more than 30 years, WWE divas have pulverized the sport of professional . Today, you can find the 90s Diva lurking around a wrestling convention around various states in the US. Rockin Robin was the final WWF Womens Champion before they were all sent pack. Yokozuna made a big impression on wrestling culture in the '90s. She had an outstanding body, amazing smile, and captivated all of us. type to search . He basically said that he loved how Debra looked in her bra and panties and awarded her the title. When she was here it was just about size and weight and she never got to show off the skills that she had. The world was changing and wrestling had to change right along with it. Moolah was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995: the first woman to receive this honor. Okay, let's admit. Yes. Debuted in 1986 against Noriyo Toyoda. Unlike other on this list, Beth Phoenix isn't necessarily anything out of the ordinary when you look at her height and weight. 6/15 6. Another prominent big woman of All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling in the 80s and early 90s, Aja Kong earned her break in Dump Matsumoto's stable Gokuaku Domei as the largest of the group. Come and tell me why I'm wrong and other lovely things! Austin joined WWE in January 1996 as Ted DiBiase's "Million Dollar Champion." With that having been said, it's time to take a little stroll down memory lane. Description. How much do you know about the history of women in professional wrestling, in WWE? Keep in mind we live in the wrestling land of make-believe where a few hundred pounds tacked on here or there is commonplace, so a few of the numbers may not exactly be accurate. However, history features a cast of women who have been able to find success as genuine monsters of the ring. I am of course talking about the phenomenon known as the "attitude era" but the attitude era along with the early 90s would be nothing without the wrestlers that made it so great. According to his official bio, "Hart emerged from Calgary's Stampede Wrestling, coming to WWE as a tag team with his brother-in-law, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Get in Store app. provocative look. Slowly angering the IWC one article at a time. As we mature, so do our tastes as they pertain to sports entertainment. Who is your top wrestler of the 90's? Luna Vachon was part of some seriously bizarre story lines, even for the WWF. She is mostly remembered for having her top removed in a tag match that also involved Sable, something that found it's way back online during her induction last year. Not only did Stacy's legs beg the attention of WWE fans, they transcended into Hollywood as she was the love interest of actor George Clooney for quite a long time. She started out with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in the 80s before joining up with the WWE during the 90s. From her alternative appearance to her unmissable frame, it's no surprise that Havok has had plenty of success in her career already. If you thought Beth Phoenix was ripped, you haven't seen Becca Swanson. It's a hard question, it's an extremely diverse decade in wrestling history, so, who's in your top ten? There are four generations: 80's and 90's, The Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression Era, and The Divas championship Era. What's more impressive is that the Glamazon was at the peak of her powers when women's wrestling was at its worst, polluted by ex-models and actresses that only had a passing interest in professional wrestling. You may hate to admit it, but plenty of wrestling fanshad a thing for Vince's daughter since her shy beginnings when she was dating the late Test on-screen. Kong is an icon in Japanese womens wrestling. Sable wasnt too happy with that and eventually the two ended up in the ring for an Evening Gown match. Asari hada brief stint with the WWE and never really belonged in the ring. Also, (kids hide your eyes), her Playboy spread was very impressive. In many ways, Reggie Bennett had a rather underrated career due to its timing. Ken Shamrock 49. Her acting skills are slightly above zero and her wrestling skills are just barely above that. This game will test your knowledge. Men certainly had a thing for Lita. A prominent figure in All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling since her 1983 debut at just 15 years old, Nakano is as accomplished as they come, having been a WWWA World Tag Team Champion with fellow Japanese monster Dump Matsumoto - a tag team that even featured in WWF - as well as a Japan Grand Prix winner, All Pacific Champion and WWWA World Heavyweight Champion, a title she held for nearly three years. However, Kong's opportunity was cancelled after Blayze's high profile firing. Christina Crawford (wrestler) Melanie Cruise D Daffney Dark Journey (wrestling) Tiffany Darwish Carmella DeCesare Serena Deeb Sara Del Rey Desire (wrestler) Sonya Deville Candi Devine Diamante (female wrestler) Jessamyn Duke E Alisha Edwards Elektra (wrestling) Miss Elizabeth Rachael Ellering Epiphany (wrestler) Lacey Evans Lisa Evers F Most will be familiar with Bull Nakano from her days feuding with Alundra Blayze aka Madusa in WWF and WCW, but Nakano first made her mark as a menacing figure in Japan. She made her first appearance in 1993 and became involved in several mix tag team rivalries, mostly which included Sensational Sherri and Bam Bam Bigelow. No, Miss Jackie had a no nonsense attitude and some in-ring skill to boot. His stink face finisher made for a lot of memorable matches that had him suffocate opponents with his buttocks. 5. Winner of the WWF Hardcore Championship and the WWE Women's Championship Molly Holly became a counselor . Chyna was dubbed the Ninth Wonder of the World, because Andre the Giant was the eighth. After more than 30 years in wrestling weighing in at about the 300 pound mark, Klondyke Kate called time on her career in 2011 having reached a stunning 20 stone (approximately 392 pounds). Sorry, Sunny fans. Brooke Tessmacher Adams, also known as Brooke Tessmacher, is the first woman to win the TNA Knockouts Championship. Appearance alone didn't create the total package that was Sunny. RVD had gained popularity byheadlining a ton ofpay-per-view events over three decades between the 1990s and 2010s,including the 1998 edition of November to Remember (ECW flagship event). His tombstone piledriver, followed by a pin made him one of the most dangerous men in wrestling at the time. Stacy Carter was also known as Miss Kitty and The Kat, and for a while even as Mr. Jerry Lawler. But also because he would also present another look at the business from the inside. Ivory was in the business for more than twenty years. In no way are we trying to degrade women wrestlers and classify them as mere eye candy. However, that 150 pounds was pure muscle and it set her apart from just about any other woman to step into a WWE ring. His matches were fast and he had an undefeated streak for almost an entire year. Kyoko Inoue displayed surprising athleticism for a woman her size and was rather progressive during the early 90s as a part of All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling. Just vote! According to his WWE bio, "Christianproved his worth in WWE from day one. Of course many WWE fans probably remember Sherri more for her managerial exploits that picked up steam in the early 1990's. And her foray into managing might have been in part to her dethroning at the hands of Rockin' Robin on Oct. 7, 1988. Brooke Tessmacher Adams. 1,120 views made by WWE 2KMANIAC. AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE CUZ STONE. She wasnt real high on how the company put looks and sex appeal before actual wrestling and she took steps to try and do something about it. Chyna was a D-Generation X founding member and the only female to hold the WWE intercontinental championship title. Sherri Martel - Dead at 49. Though the likes of Trish Stratus and Lita receive plenty of credit for transforming women's wrestling, Chyna transcended the women's division and matched it with some of the company's best males. Mae Young - Dead at 90. Barbara Jean Blank (born January 15, 1987) is an American model, actress, reality television personality, and professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Kelly Kelly. With a billed weight of over 500 pounds, he made for a tough match forany wrestler that was smaller than him, including heavyweights. Miss Elizabeth was a beautiful woman who took pride in her appearance. He held multiple titles from ECW, which was known asthe underground rival to the WWE. 22. Whenever she climbs into the ring to do battle, its a good time to change the channel and check the score of the game. Years later in WCW, Singh would again become comic relief as she became a clear odd-one-out in the Nitro Girls. Though she retired from wrestling in 1997 to become a professional golfer - successfully joining the LPGA in 2006 - Nakano's official retirement ceremony came in 2012, where she was celebrated as one of the most versatile big women to step inside the ropes. Whether it be their unbelievably muscular physiques, their incredible height or somewhat disturbing excess bodyweight, big guys always found a spot on the card simply due to how physically imposing they were. Either way, were it not for Gangrel feuding with Edge, the tag team of Edge and Christian would not have happened. She used her appearance to build a rivalry with Sable and people tuned in to the matches to see what might spill out, not because of actual skills. Of the three Brood members, Gangrel probably represented more of a vampire than he did the goth themed trio. Rob Van Dam aka RVD was another greattalent to emerge from Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) before it was acquired by the WWE. You have to give credit where credit is due. Jessicka Havok, commonly known for her time in TNA, is the sort of wrestler that demands attention. She was on the losing side of a Survivor Series match in 1995 and then two days later while going up against Aja Kong in a Monday Night Raw taping, she got her nose broken. We have a respect for the pageantry, the in-ring technicality, the character driven story lines, and the sheer athleticism. Dudley Boyz 46. Trish Stratus was everything that women wanted to be and everything that men wanted to see. We have a respect for the pageantry, the in-ring technicality, the character driven story lines, and the sheer. You wont have anything to worry about because you certainly wont miss anything entertaining. 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