WWE and Stephanie McMahon confirm the passing of pro wrestling legend Mae Young. WWE hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a blog at JRsBarBQ.com remembering the late Mae Young. Ross writes or her passing: "Sothe toughest woman in Heaven is once again young and vibrant and likely holding court and telling some of the … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young has passed away at 90 years old. Relive some of her memorable WWE moments. Known to millions of fans worldwide as the Amazing Mae Young, she was born Johnnie Mae Young on March 12, 1923, in Sand Springs, Okla. A highly touted athlete in high school, Young broke into … Read more
In fact, Mae and fellow pioneer female wrestler The Fabulous Moolah returned to the WWE back in 1999 — when they were both in their 70s — and were involved in numerous iconic moments like being powerbombed through a table by the Dudley Boyz and "There will never be another Mae Young," WWE Chairman and … Read more
WWE CEO Vince McMahon also released a statement, reading, "There will never be another Mae Young. 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, Johnnie Mae Young, a pioneering female wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall … Read more
Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a century and valued part of WWE to her last day, Young truly blazed a path for future female grapplers WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young has passed away … Read more
The professional wrestling world lost one of it's female pioneers on Tuesday with the death of Johnnie Mae Young, 90, at her Columbia residence. Young is a World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame member whose career spanned eight decades. Mae Young Dies — Dead for Real This Time John Cena Pays Tribute. Mae Young. Dead … Read more
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Mae Young is gravely ill BUT NOT DEAD this according to local reports. Young — the only wrestler to compete in NINE… Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a century … Read more
“WWE is greatly saddened by the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, beloved member of the WWE family and oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90,” the statement reads. It added: “Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the WWE.com has announced that Hall of Famer Mae Young … Read more
Wes Adams via Facbook: RIP Mae Young. What a true pioneer of the business. I'm so privileged to have met her, and even though it was only one time, and only lasted about 15 seconds, I'll never ever forget it: Me: “Hello Ms. RIP Mae Young…..A true legend in pro wrestling. It was a pleasure … Read more
Mae Young has not passed away. The source who reported her passing received incorrect information. Mae is gravely ill, but still alive. — Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) January 9, 2014. This is a major snafu for WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Mae Young is currently in the fight of her life, literally. We all know how … Read more