 We at the Wrestling
Epicenter are saddened to report the passing of the Fabulous Moolah just
a few short days ago. As a tribute, and as a way to remember her, we have
obtained the New Era of Wrestling interview Moolah did back about 5 years
ago in 2002. It was conducted by an Epicenter friend and family member, Mr.
Chris Yandek. Thanks go to Chris for letting us use this. And, may Fabulous
Moolah rest in peace. Enjoy.
FABULOUS MOOLAH
First off how are you?
"Wonderful Chris. I just want to say hello to all my fans and friends, and
everything is wonderful for me, and I hope it is for them."
Why did you decide to write the book First Goddess of the Squared Circle,
and what can fans expect from the book?
"Well, what happened was Vince McMahon called me, and he said, 'Lillian I
think it is time for you to write a book.' I said 'Why is that Vince?' He
said, 'Well, you are starting your seventh decade, and people need to know
about you.' I said, 'Lets do it'."
Do you this book is probably the best look at women's wrestling ever as far
as the history?
"Well, I do hope so. I think so, and all the reports I have got say that
it is."
What were the early days of women's wrestling like for you?
"That is all in my book, and I will tell you right now it wasn't easy at
all. I went through a lot of hardships, and a lot of hard things that most
people would not go through just to stay in the business, but I loved it
so much and I still love it. I am going to be in it till I die."
When you held the Women's World Title for 28 years that is truly unheard
of by today's standards. Do you think the reason you held it so long was
because it was before the increased popularity of professional wrestling
today where someone might be lucky to hold a belt for four months?
"Well, I really don't know. I really can't say."
When you wrestled Wendy Richter and Wendy didn't know that you were going
to win, you called the match and Wendi had little choice but to go along
because you were much more capable of controlling the match. Tell me about
that.
"I didn't know that she was supposed to know that she wasn't going to win
the match. Nobody knew that. I just kicked her ass, and that was it because
she wouldn't give me a match, and she would not sign the contract. I went
in as the Spider Lady as it was the only way I could get to her, and I won
my match in eight minutes."
Tell me about your experiences with Cyndi Lauper.
"I didn't have any matches with Cyndi Lauper, but she was supposedly managing
Wendi Richter that night, and I think that she got the referee's attention,
and she caused me to lose the match because I was the one that had the pinning
hold. I got her by the throat and her voice rim was going 'Please please
let her go, don't ruin her voice' , and I said 'What voice?' "
What are your best memories of Mildred Burke, one of the great women wrestlers
of the past?
"Well, I met Mildred Burke one time. I never got to know her, but I really
did admire her ability and stamina in the ring. I liked her very much, but
I never got to know her I am sorry to say."
Elvis Presley always wanted to be a wrestler. What are your best memories
of him?
"Well, he used to come every Monday night when we were in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was driving a truck at that time, and he used to come by to say hello
to us. He would always talk to me, and he would say, 'Moolah please can't
you help me get into wrestling?' He used to tell us at that time the little
honkytonks he was playing in that night or the next night as long as we were
around Memphis, Tennessee we would go by to see time. I told him, 'Elvis
you have a beautiful voice maybe you should stick with that.' It wasn't too
long after that Tom Parker got a hold of him, and that was it for wrestling
with him."
How are you and Mae Young feeling right now after you took those bumps from
the Island Boys a couple weeks back on WWE RAW?
"Well, we are in pretty good shape right now. I would say good shape, but
for about two weeks neither one of us could hardly walk."
Any possibility you might work with the WWE again in the near future?
"Well, I hope so. We are open to opportunities, and Vince McMahon knows all
he has to do is call me."
When you defeated Ivory and won the WWE Women's Championship back in 1999,
how did you feel about that at your age being involved back in the sport
on the roster in the matches for a short time?
"I thought I was in another world. I couldn't believe it that here I am 76
years old, and the WWE Women's Champion again. It was wonderful."
Has the WWE ever asked you to give advice to any of the women that are there
in the company right now on how to improve their wrestling style?
"No. I don't think they need to ask anybody anything because I think Vince
McMahon knows the business. I think he does the best for everybody and everything
because this is not the 1930s anymore. This is 2002, and we have to roll
with the flow, and if someone my age can do it I think everybody should.
I just don't see myself sitting back in the 1930s."
Did you ever get to know one of the greatest women athletes of the past,
Babe Didrikson who was number 10 on ESPN's Sports Centuries 50 Greatest Athletes
who married a professional wrester?
"Yes I did know her. I was at her home many times in Texas."
Any final comments?
"Thank you so much. I would just like to tell everybody please buy my book,
and I hope you will enjoy it. Every word in it is true, and thank you all
for supporting me, and I love you all."
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