I saw a photograph of Mildred Burke flexing her muscles when I was thirteen. I found this photograph thrilling and threatening. As a man who admires all women who challenge stereo type I found this woman freakish, challenging and sexy. Wrestling let alone women wrestling in New Zealand is unknown. I would have liked to meet this woman.
@zagat44 It was never "fake" what you see here is hard work and true talent. Maybe the word you were looking for was "fixed" and not all of the matches that my great grandmother wrestled were "fixed". She did some real fighting in her time.
My Aunt Mars started with the first lady wrestlers as well. Her name was Mars Foreit but her show name was Mars Bennett. She was killed by a drunk driver on her way to a wrestling match back in the late 40's or 50's. I wish I would have known her or known some of the women she wrestled with. I would have loved to have heard some of the stories.
My mother-in-law wrestled with these women, I am looking for footage of her, but did not find any, if anyone has footage of Ida May Martenez, please post and identify it. Thanks
@dat2000srl .. Get the DVD Lipstick and Dynomite Miss Martinez is on there... an she seems like a very nice lady.... I remember watching her wrestle on tv back in the 60-70 era.... Keith and Dee
Well, I have no reason to lie. But I can understand your being skeptical. Stinky411 is my son's acct. I'm just commenting in it. Mildred Burke is my mothers aunt. Which makes her my great aunt, and my son's great-great aunt.
@stinky411 Well she only had one child, Joe Wolfe. He is my grandfather. He knows about some of our living extended family and we are really interested in learning about more. We have family photos from way back and we might have some of your side of the family. So if you are interested in connecting with me then let me know.
@Kellytiger8 hi Kelly my name is Anita and Mildred Burke is my Great Aunt from my moms side of the family She was my Grandmas sister I would love to see pictures
@anitamiland Hi Anita, It's great to hear from you. I would love to talk more and learn about your side of the family. I tried to write to your posted email address, anitamiland@yahoo.com, but it's not working. Do you have another email?
There's very little Burke material on YT. A New York times reporter has just published a Burke biography - he feels that the infamous Byers / Burke match of '54 was in fact a genuine shoot.
Given how long ago all this was, these women were truly remarkable. OK, maybe it's more the stuff of circus than sport, but it warrants respect and admiration nevertheless.
I saw a photograph of Mildred Burke flexing her muscles when I was thirteen. I found this photograph thrilling and threatening. As a man who admires all women who challenge stereo type I found this woman freakish, challenging and sexy. Wrestling let alone women wrestling in New Zealand is unknown. I would have liked to meet this woman.
butcher88100 2 months ago
I can see why she was so popular!
XSC3 6 months ago
Someone should do a TV movie about Mildred's life.
jalopysandwich 7 months ago
mildred burke is easily one of the best wrestlers, man or woman, ever.
AUBREYHART6126 1 year ago
too bad it is fake.....
zagat44 1 year ago
@zagat44 It was never "fake" what you see here is hard work and true talent. Maybe the word you were looking for was "fixed" and not all of the matches that my great grandmother wrestled were "fixed". She did some real fighting in her time.
Kellytiger8 1 year ago 4
My Aunt Mars started with the first lady wrestlers as well. Her name was Mars Foreit but her show name was Mars Bennett. She was killed by a drunk driver on her way to a wrestling match back in the late 40's or 50's. I wish I would have known her or known some of the women she wrestled with. I would have loved to have heard some of the stories.
rememberzack1 1 year ago
sweet
Escortguy1 1 year ago
My mother-in-law wrestled with these women, I am looking for footage of her, but did not find any, if anyone has footage of Ida May Martenez, please post and identify it. Thanks
dat2000srl 2 years ago
@dat2000srl .. Get the DVD Lipstick and Dynomite Miss Martinez is on there... an she seems like a very nice lady.... I remember watching her wrestle on tv back in the 60-70 era.... Keith and Dee
dee46472001 1 year ago
My aunt wrestled, when it was REAL!
She retired undefeated, world champion.
Moolah was all for show!
stinky411 2 years ago
who was your aunt??
yonkeykong420 2 years ago
Mildred Burke
stinky411 2 years ago
very cool, if your telling the truth
yonkeykong420 2 years ago
Well, I have no reason to lie. But I can understand your being skeptical. Stinky411 is my son's acct. I'm just commenting in it. Mildred Burke is my mothers aunt. Which makes her my great aunt, and my son's great-great aunt.
It's our tiny claim to fame.
stinky411 2 years ago
She is your great aunt? She is my great grandmother. My mother also used to wrestle under her. We should get in contact.
Kellytiger8 2 years ago
I've never met any of her kids, or grandkids. Sorry I'm not familiar with your name.
stinky411 2 years ago
@stinky411 Well she only had one child, Joe Wolfe. He is my grandfather. He knows about some of our living extended family and we are really interested in learning about more. We have family photos from way back and we might have some of your side of the family. So if you are interested in connecting with me then let me know.
Kelly
Kellytiger8 1 year ago
@Kellytiger8 hi Kelly my name is Anita and Mildred Burke is my Great Aunt from my moms side of the family She was my Grandmas sister I would love to see pictures
anitamiland 11 months ago 3
Respond to this video... my e-mail address is anitamiland@yahoo.com
anitamiland 11 months ago
@anitamiland Hi Anita, It's great to hear from you. I would love to talk more and learn about your side of the family. I tried to write to your posted email address, anitamiland@yahoo.com, but it's not working. Do you have another email?
Kellytiger8 9 months ago 3
@Kellytiger8
Hi Kelly its Anita sorry I didnt get back to you sooner but PLEASE call me 626-367-0016 ASAp Thanx and God Bless You
anitamiland 3 months ago
Mildred Burke is the Lou Thesz of women's wrestling.
Sanguiluna 2 years ago
midred burke was my great great aunt
for real
stinky411 2 years ago
why the negativity!
jealous?
stinky411 2 years ago
I'v been wanting 2 see a clip of Midred Burke for a long time thanx :) Did she ever have a match with Moolah???
999xander999 2 years ago
I don't think they did, could of course be wrong though
would have been a hell of a match
yonkeykong420 2 years ago
There's very little Burke material on YT. A New York times reporter has just published a Burke biography - he feels that the infamous Byers / Burke match of '54 was in fact a genuine shoot.
leilanimark 2 years ago
wouah this is old thanks mildred burker is one of the 1st female wrestler
fermla2 2 years ago
Given how long ago all this was, these women were truly remarkable. OK, maybe it's more the stuff of circus than sport, but it warrants respect and admiration nevertheless.
Czerniakowska 2 years ago
from what year?
ChevroletFan 3 years ago