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Wendi Richter

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[Wendy Richter GALLERY]

Title History

  • SCPW Women’s title;
  • NWA World Women’s Tag Team titles w/Joyce Grable defeating Sabrina & Princess Sabrina (May 6, 1982);
  • WWF Women’s title defeating Fabulous Moolah (July 23, 1984);
  • WWF Women’s title defeating Leilani Kai (March 31, 1985);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Women’s title (May 1987);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Women’s title defeating Monster Ripper (July 28, 1987);
  • AWA Women’s title defeating Madusa Miceli (November 26, 1988);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

  • Wendi Richter majored in computer programming at Dallas-based Draughon’s Business College..

National Wrestling Alliance:

  • 1982–WWWF: Wendi Richter & Fabulous Moolah wrestled several matches with Velvet McIntyre & Princess Victoria..
  • Wendi Richter formed a successful tag team with Joyce Grable in Japan and in the WWF known as the “Texas Cowgirls”..
  • 1982: The Texas Cowgirls wrestled Velvet McIntyre & Judy Martin on tour with Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling in Calgary..
  • Wendi Richter worked for Bill Watts and the Mid-South Wrestling Association, and feuded with Velvet McIntyre..
  • 1983: The Texas Cowgirls wrestled Velvet McIntyre & Judy Martin on tour with Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association..
  • The Texas Cowgirls returned to Stampede Wrestling for a series of matches with Velvet McIntyre & Penny Mitchell..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Rockin’ Wrestling:

  • Wendy Richter was paired with rockstar Cyndi Lauper, who was feuding with Captain Lou Albano & Fabulous Moolah..
  • April 23, 1984–MSG Network: Princess Victoria & Velvet McIntyre defeated Peggy Lee & Wendi Richter to retain the women’s tag team titles.
  • July 23, 1984–Brawl to End it All: Wendy Richter w/Cyndi Lauper defeated Moolah w/Captain Lou to win the Women’s title!
  • February 18, 1985–War To Settle The Score: Lelani Kai defeated Wendy Richter w/Cyndi Lauper to win the WWF Women’s title!
  • March 31, 1985 – WrestleMania I: Wendy Richter defeated Leilani Kai to win the WWF Women’s title!
  • May 11, 1985–SNME: Wendy Richter defeated The Fabulous Moolah to retain the WWF Women’s title..
  • Wendy Richter was one of the characters on the WWF’s Saturday morning cartoon “Hulk Hogan‘s Rock’n’Wrestling”
  • November 25, 1985–Madison Square Garden: The Spider Lady defeated Wendy Richter to win the WWF Women’s title
  • ~~~This was supposedly a screwjob finish, and Wendy Richter ripped off the Spider’s mask to reveal The Fabulous Moolah!
  • ~~~~~~~~Wendy Richter immediately left New York City and never spoke to Vince McMahon or Fabulous Moolah again..

World Wrestling Council:

  • Summer 1987: Wendi Richter wrestled Monster Ripper for Carlos Colon’s World Wrestling Council..
  • July 28, 1987: Wendi Richter defeated Monster Ripper to win her second WWC Women’s championship!
  • June 20, 1987–NWF: Wendi Richter defeated Heidi Lee Morgan in a cage match to retain the women’s title.
  • August 7, 1987–NWF: Wendi Richter defeated Heidi Lee Morgan to retain the women’s title.

American Wrestling Association:

  • 1988: Wendi Richter wrestled Madusa Miceli for Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association..
  • November 26, 1988: Wendi Richter defeated Madusa Micele to win the AWA Women’s championship!
  • December 2, 1988–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Judy Martin to retain the World women’s title.
  • December 13, 1988–Super Clash III: The Top Guns & Wendi Richter defeated Badd Company & Madusa Miceli..
  • ~~~Wendi & The Top Guns (Ricky Rice & Derrick Dukes) beat Madusa & Badd Company (Paul Diamond & Pat Tanaka)..
  • December 26, 1988–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Madusa Micelli to retain the World women’s title.
  • January 7, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Magnificent Mimi to retain the World women’s title.
  • January 20, 1989—AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Ondy Austin to retain the World women’s title.
  • January 26, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Susan Sexton to retain the World women’s title.
  • March 4, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Ms. Olympia to retain the World women’s title.
  • April 22, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated The Dazzler to retain the World women’s title.
  • May 6, 1989–PWF: Wendi Richter defeated Paula Paradise.
  • May 20, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Heidi Lee Morgan to retain the World women’s title.
  • June 23, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Candi Devine to retain the World women’s title.
  • August 26, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Judy Martin to retain the World women’s title.
  • October 1, 1989–AWA: Wendi Richter defeated Candi Devine by disqualification.
  • October 29, 1989–PWF/IWA: Wendi Richter defeated Penelope Paradise.

Retirement:

  • Wendi Richter worked as a real estate agent and has a degree in physical therapy as well as occupational therapy..
  • September 25, 1993 – CWA: Wendi Richter defeated Debbie Combs.
  • August 17, 1996 – NCW: Wendi Richter defeated Angel.
  • January 29, 2005 – WrestleReunion: Bambi, Jenny Taylor, Malia Hosaka & Wendi Richter defeated Amber O’Neal, Krissy Vaine, Peggy Lee Leather & Sherri Martel.
  • August 27, 2005–WrestleReunion: George South Jr., The Patriot & Wendi Richter defeated Amy Love, DC Drake & Gary Royal.
  • February 2009: Wendi Richter refused an offer by WWE to participate in a Divas Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25..
  • April 2012: Wendi Richter was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with a Women’s Wrestling Award.

 

Updated: February 11, 2024 @ 4:40 pm

Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

Lillian Ellison's
School for Women's Wrestling

Debut

1979-2005

Birthday

September 6, 1961

Hometown

Originally from Dallas, Texas
Moved to Crystal River, Florida

Gender

Female

Height

5'8"

Weight

140 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Widowmaker,
Sitout DDT

Favorite Move(s)

Swinging Arm Wrench,
The Face-buster

Notable Feuds

Velvet McIntyre,
Judy Martin,
Fabulous Moolah,
Leilani Kai,
Monster Ripper,
Madusa Miceli

Status

Living