Most wrestling gimmicks are older than people think they are. Women were wrestling in travelling shows and theatres by at least the 1890s and probably earlier.
A slightly later pic. The outfits look a lot like those worn in traditional Cumberland wrestling.
According to the caption this is Dodo Avinski trying to pull Alice Grossman's arm out of the socket. I'm guessing 1940s/1950s and probably a nightclub.
1950s? No idea who either of these two are.
Rowdy rulebreaker Mars Bennett v Lily Bitters. Having tied up Lily's feet in the ropes, Mars hoists her hapless opponent up into the air. And then lets go.
Moving on to the 1970s, Susan Green is about to knock the unnamed brunette on her arse.
And a decade or so later, Candi Devine is about to receive a haymaker from Evelyn Stevens and is clearly none too thrilled.
And that's all folks.
Hope you enjoyed this.
Good classic women's wrestling!
ReplyDeleteThe 4th photo down from the top, under the nightclub photo has I believe June Byers applying a leg scissor hold on Cora Combs. I'm certain the one is Cora and I'm almost certain the other is June Byers.
DeleteThank you my anonymous friend.
DeleteI *think* the unnamed brunette is Donna Christanello...not for sure though
ReplyDeleteNice one. Thank you.
Delete4th pic down is Cora Combs on the receiving end
ReplyDeleteNice one. Thank you.
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