In the history of pro wrestling, so many men are credited with making wrestling what it is today. From Gorgeous George to Bruno Sammartino to Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and The Rock. Each one is credited with moving the industry forward.

But in the world of women’s wrestling, one name seems forgotten. And she’s the woman who truly started it all.

Today fans know stars like Trish Stratus, Lita, Bianca Belair and Mariah May. But the true history of women’s wrestling stretches back to one woman.

Her name is Mildred Burke.

And her story is no longer forgotten.

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