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WOW’S FIRST CHAMPION: Terri Gold

Terri Gold

Women of Wrestling. 2000.

On the September 1, 2000, episode 1 of WOW Season 1, Terri Gold won a 20-woman battle royal to become the inaugural champion.

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With a ‘Perfect Ten’ Terri Gold commands the ring, impressing even the most critical of audience members while flying through the air taking out her opponents one by one. Known as The People’s Champion, Terri Gold knew from a young age she was destined for greatness. With an extensive fitness background, she was up for any challenge. After defeating WOW’s high flyer, Jungle Grrrl, in her debut match, Terri shocked fans in the 20 woman battle royal with a last minute redemption. Pulling herself back over the top rope (known as skin the cat) and throwing Thug, the last standing, out of the ring, leading her to victory and taking home the first ever WOW World Championship Title. Quickly, all of WOW’s roster wanted their chance to take on Terri. After 105 days of holding the title, she lost the it to Danger. In a rematch, Terri took the title back, making her the first ever 2 time WOW World Champion. Terri set the stage for future generations of WOW, exemplifying the strength and grace It takes to be a WOW World Champion. After retiring from her wrestling career, Terri enjoys a quiet life with her beautiful family in South Florida.

Terri Gold with WOW Co-Owner Jeanie Buss

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