Of Myth and Mercy

Why Public Outcry Put Over the "Fabulous" Moolah (Originally Released: 4-10-2018)

10.28.2018 - By Cassandra Reyhani!Play

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THE LIFE OF THE FABULOUS MOOLAH.After overwhelming disapproval and dissent by the public at large at their goal of paying homage to the Fabulous Moolah with a bout at Wrestlemania in March 2018, the WWF conceded to popular opinion and changed their plans. Though she was technically a heel/villain, the outcry wasn’t about her as a wrestling. Taking advantage of her students isn’t the only abhorrent thing the First Goddess of the Squared Circle did to make herself genuinely and profoundly disliked.WHY A LEGENDARY, HALL OF FAME WRESTLER WAS PUT OVER BY PUBLIC OUTRAGEThe Fabulous Moolah sexually and financially exploited women and girls. She ruined countless lives even those who idolized her and pursued careers to imitate Moolah. She held the Women’s Wrestling Championship throne for a total of almost 30 years, and she wrestled alongside her best friend against wrestler Victoria in next to nothing in her mid-70s without fear.“I WANT MONEY! I WANT MOOLAH!”The story of a particularly influential wrestler whose reputation is polarizing, at best and at worst.The WWE nearly honored her legacy with a battle royal last month. But the public’s fury put over that notion. This episode is about the reasons behind all the genuine, real life heat for the acclaimed women’s wrestler, wrestling trainer, and the record holder for being the Divas champion in the WWE, first goddess of the squared circle, the Fabulous Moolah.Check out the MURDEROUS MINORS episode mentioned on this episode by clicking HERE.PROMOS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:The M.A.U.L. PODCAST and TRUE CRIME ENTHUSIAST!TOLL-FREE CRISIS HOTLINE NUMBERSNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1(800) 273-8255 (online chat available)The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1(800)656-HOPE)The nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. (For TTY services, call 1(800)810-7440)U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1(800)799-7233 (Eng. & Span.)They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages. (For TTY services, call: 1(800)787-3224)

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