21 Biggest Wrestling Stories Of 2018

17. March - A Not So Fabulous Name

Fabulous Moolah Memorial Battle Royal
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WWE demonstrated all the enlightened sensitivity of a Daily Express subscribing troglodyte when they made the utterly remarkable decision to name their freshly announced WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal in honour of The Fabulous Moolah, a woman infamous within the industry for effectively prostituting female charges under her purview.

The company didn't just appellate the match in Moolah's honour, but presented a glowing hagiography of their former star, championing her as a pioneer not just for pro wrestling, but all women's sport. The excess was particularly galling in contrast to the realities of her history.

After being utterly roasted by social media over the move, the story eventually migrated to the mainstream press. As soon as WrestleMania's chief sponsor Snickers got wind of the controversy, they turned the screw, letting WWE know their association was under review. Hit right where it hurts most - the wallet - the promotion quickly whitewashed Moolah's name from the event. On the night, the Battle Royal was quietly shoved onto the pre-show, almost as an act of spite.

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