The Fabulous Moolah: The Darkest Monopoly In The History Of Women’s Wrestling

For nearly half a century, the history of women’s professional wrestling was synonymous with one name: The Fabulous Moolah. To the casual observer and the corporate historians of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), she was a pioneer, a trailblazer, and the longest-reigning champion in the history of the sport. She was presented as a matriarch who kept the division alive during the dark ages of the territory system. However, beneath the polished legacy and the Hall of Fame induction lies a far grimmer reality. Lillian Ellison, the woman behind the Moolah persona, was not just a wrestler; she was a ruthless power broker who established a vertical monopoly on the industry. Through a system of financial exploitation, manipulation, and iron-fisted control, Moolah ensured that for decades, no