She’s broken barriers in the world of wrestling!
Jacqueline Moore is a name you might not know, but she’s a powerhouse in the ring, a pioneer in professional wrestling, and the first Black woman ever inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, 411 Mania reports.
In 2016, Moore made history when she received the call that would cement her legacy. “I know who called me (about my WWE Hall of Fame induction). I can’t remember his name because he’s no longer with the company anymore,” she recalled during a recent virtual signing with Captain’s Corner. “No (not John Laurinaitis). It wasn’t him. I can’t think of the guy’s name. But I did get the big call, that, ‘Hey, they wanna put you in the Hall of Fame.’ I’m like, ‘What!?’ I was so happy. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’”
Her reaction was pure joy, and rightly so. In a sport where women, and especially Black women, have long been underrepresented, Moore kicked down doors with every match she entered. And her accolades don’t stop at the Hall of Fame. She’s also the first Black WWE Women’s Champion and the first woman to ever hold the Cruiserweight title.
“Being the first Black female in the Hall of Fame, that’s another history-making — I’m full of history now. I’m full of history. I’m a walking history book,” she said.
Her career has been a masterclass in perseverance, passion, and power. Whether throwing down in the ring or setting new standards behind the scenes, Moore has always moved with purpose, and pride.
“My family were happy for me. It was special to me. It made my heart happy. I was just so full of joy and to get that call and to be put in there, that made me very happy. Means a lot to me. I was so happy my family could come and see me on my big day. It was great. Had my family there and it was just a special moment for me.”
With every title earned and every barrier broken, Jacqueline Moore continues to inspire a new generation of women and girls to fight for their place, inside the ring and beyond.
Cover photo: Meet Jacqueline Moore, the First Black Woman Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame/Photo credit: WWE