The WWE Hall of Fame is one of the highest profile honors in all of wrestling. Starting back in 1993, the Hall of Fame is a great way to honor the stars of the company’s past, but what about others wrestlers? That is where the Legacy Wing, which was introduced in 2016, comes in to play, as it offers a place for non-WWE wrestlers to be honored. One entry didn’t exactly work though.
Earlier this week, WWE introduced the 2021 Legacy Wing Hall of Fame inductees, including Ethel Johnson. However, according to Wrestling Observer Radio, the clips that were aired showed another wrestler by the name of Sandy Parker. Johnson, credited as the first black female wrestler, was not shown in the package. Johnson’s niece responded on Twitter, saying that her family was never contacted about the induction.
Y’all need to fix this because if you’re going to use my aunt Ethel in the hall of fame at least reach out to the family! And the video you guys used isn’t her! https://t.co/3R4HvRFnW8
— VIRGOAT ? (@missezrenee) April 7, 2021
Ethel Johnson was the FIRST BLACK CHAMPION EVER! If you’re going to represent her, represent her CORRECTLY!
— VIRGOAT ? (@missezrenee) April 7, 2021
The real footage is out there. Check out the actual Johnson:
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