Johnnie Mae Young
Born
March 12, 1923
Died
January 14, 2014 (90 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Sand Springs, Oklahoma, USA
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

Dark Side of the Ring
(1 episode)
2019

WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
Herself
2014

WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
Mae
2011

WWE WrestleMania XXV
Mae Young (Timekeeper)
2009

WWE Hall of Fame 2008
Herself
2008

Lipstick & Dynamite
Herself
2005

WWE WrestleMania XX
Mae Young
2004

WWE Divas: Undressed
Mae Young
2002

WWE Velocity
Mae Young · (1 episode)
2002

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Ms. Edwards · (1 episode)
2001

WWE Insurrextion 2000
Mae Young (Ringside)
2000

WWE WrestleMania 2000
Mae Young (Ringside)
2000

WWE No Way Out 2000
Mae Young (Ringside)
2000

WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Mae Young
2000

WWE Survivor Series 1999
Mae Young
1999

WWE No Mercy 1999
Mae Young (Ringside)
1999

WWE SmackDown
Mae Young · (4 episodes)
1999

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993

Raw
Mae Young · (5 episodes)
1993