10 Most Devastating WWE Burials Of Women Wrestlers

10. Wendi Richter

Twelve years before Montreal, WWE had its first screwjob.

On 25 November 1985, Wendi Richter was double-crossed when Fabulous Moolah was sent to the ring dressed as the masked Spider Lady, assuming the role usually reserved for Penny Mitchell. Although Richter was scheduled to win the match and retain the Women’s Championship, the referee counted to three during a small package (which Richter clearly got the shoulder up on), awarding Moolah the title.

McMahon ordered the double-cross after arguments with Richter over a renegotiated contract. According to Sisterhood of the Squared Circle, Richter felt she was underpaid for her efforts in the MTV specials leading to WrestleMania, as well as WrestleMania itself. She also wanted royalties for being in Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n' Wrestling cartoon.

After Moolah left the ring with the title, Richter stormed to the back, left the arena without changing and was never seen on WWE TV again until being inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2010.