Mae Young

Guide Note:Mae Young became a professional wrestler in 1939 at the age of 16. Young is ranked 4th among the 50 greatest women wrestlers off all-time. During the 1950's, Young wrestled for the World Women's Wrestling Association (WWWA), started by Mildred Burke in Los Angeles, California. In 1999 Young, debuted with the WWF now know as the WWE on an episode of SmackDown with The Fabulous Moolah and Jeff Jarrett. During that episode, Jarrett smashed a guitar over Moolah and the put Young in a figure four leglock. At the young age of 76, WWF named Young, "Miss Royal Rumble 2000". Young has managed the wrestlers Mark Henry, The Fabulous Moolah and The Kat. Some of Young's signature moves were the "elbow drop" "bronco buster" "scoop slam" and the "schoolyard pin". Young has won the NWA Florida Women's Championship once and the National Wrestling Alliance NWA United States Women's Championship once. Young has competed in wrestling for eight decades, and says she will have one more match at the age of 100.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: March 12, 1923
2. Birthplace: San Springs, Oklahoma
3. Real name: Johnnie Mae Young
4. Height: 5' 4"
5. Weight: 180 lbs
6. Ring names: "The Queen" and "The Great Mae Young"
7. Finishing Move: "Bronco Buster"

The Mahalo Top 7

1. IMDb: Mae Young Filmography  
2. WWE Hall of Fame: Mae Young Profile  
3. Wikipedia: Mae Young
4. TV.com: Mae Young Credits
5. Online World of Wrestling: Mae Young Profile
6. TVrage.com: Mae Young Profile  
7. Video: Mae Young Hall Of Fame (Time: 1:54)

Mae Young News and Articles

• Google News: Mae Young
• ProWrestling.com: Mae Young/HOF, Finlay vs. JBL, Carlito Qualifies, Snoop Dogg (March 3, 2008) 
• Warned.net Wrestling: Mae Young Reveals... (January 19, 2008) 
• New York Times: Film in Review 'Lipstick and Dynamite' (March 25, 2005)
• BNET.com: Life Begins At 77 - Mae Young, wrestler - Brief Article - Interview (October 2000)  

Mae Young Photos

• WWE Hall of Fame: Mae Young Classic Photos
• WireImage: Mae Young Photos
• Google Image: Mae Young Photos
• Yahoo! Image: Mae Young Photos
• Live Search Images: Mae Young Photos

Mae Young Videos

• WWE Hall of Fame: Mae Young Classic Videos
• Google Video: Mae Young Videos
• AOL Video: Mae Young Videos
• Dailymotion Video: WWE Dawn Marie & Torrie Wilson vs Mae Young & Moolah (Time: 8:07)
• YouTube: Ivory Vs. Moolah & Mae Young (Time: 5:35)

Mae Young Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

• Google Blog: Mae Young Blogs
• WordPress.com: Mae Young Blogs
• Wrestling Forum: Aurora Rose vs Mae Young (January 17, 2008)
• Live Journal: Mae Young Reveals Who She'll Be Wrestling Against At Age 100 (January 14, 2008)
• MIT Comparative Media Studies Pro Wrestling: Hanging up the Boots (February 15, 2007)

Mae Young Timeline

  Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• March 12, 1923: Born
• 1939: Professional Wrestling debut
• 1950's: Wrestled for Mildred Burke World Woman's Wrestling Association
• 1999: SmackDown - IMDb
• 2000: Royal Rumble 2000 - IMDb
• 2004: Inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
• 2004: Lipstick and Dynamite - IMDb | Wikipedia
• 2006: New Year's Revolution 2006 - IMDb | Wikipedia
• 2006: WrestleMania 22 - IMDb
• 2006: Raw Family Reunion - IMDb
• 2008: Royal Rumble - IMDb
• 2008: Will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 29

Mae Young Biographies and Profiles

• IMDb: Mae Young Biography  
• WWE Hall of Fame: Mae Young Biography
• Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame: Mae Young Biography
• TV.com: Mae Young Biography
• Bodyslamming.com: Mae Young Profile

Mae Young Merchandise

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• Google Product: Mae Young Merchandise
• Ringside Collectables: Mae Young Merchandise

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