For those who didn't know her - The Fabulous Moolah (Lillian Ellison) was one of the original Female Wrestlers, and a long time (AND the 1st) Women's Champion in both the NWA and the WWF/WWE.
Sadly, she took her final curtain call yesterday, passing away at the age of 84.
It's funny. Even though I knew she was in her 80's, I always imagined her alive and kicking, having a match on her 100th Birthday. She was always so full of life, and ALWAYS was able to keep up with the younger generation in and out of the ring.
The single time I was able to talk with her face to face, I enjoyed a conversation that went from the old NWA days all the way to her thoughts on (then) newcomers like John Cena. As much as I like to call myself an Encyclopedia of Wrestling information, hearing stories from her about things BEHIND the scenes made me feel like I was just starting school.
Moolah - You will be missed - But you will NEVER be forgotten.
