WATCH: 36 years ago today Wendi Richter defeated The Fabulous Moolah to capture her first WWE Women’s Championship

July 23, 2020 WomensPW WWE 0

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It has been exactly 36 years to the day that Wendi Richter captured her first WWE Women’s Championship.

Wendi Richter, accompanied by Cyndi Lauper, won her first WWE Women’s Championship on July 23, 1984.

It was on July 23, 1984, that Wendi Richter defeated The Fabulous Moolah in the main event of “The Brawl To End It All” in Madison Square Garden to capture the WWE Women’s Championship. The victory saw Richter put an end to what was billed as a “28-year championship reign” for The Fabulous Moolah. Richter was notably accompanied by Cyndi Lauper & David Wolff for the match, whilst Moolah was accompanied by Lou Albano.

Take a look back at the historic moment in the video below.