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The WWE has been hit by a backlash after the announcement of the ‘Fabulous Moolah Memorial Battle Royal’ at WrestleMania.

Seen as a pioneer of women’s wrestling by the WWE hierarchy, they have dedicated the new match in her honour.

However, the fans are not happy…

Fabulous Moolah, real name Mary Ellison, has been repeatedly accused of exploiting women and abusing her power.

Various stories have emerged claiming she would ‘pimp’ trainees out, hold them back if they were showing signs of surpassing her, and taking a high percentage of booking fees.

When the announcement was made on Monday Night RAW, the fans were quick to voice their disapproval on social media:

Ellison (Moolah) was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995, but the legacy remains tainted.

Wendi Richter claimed that Ellison would never train the wrestlers, asking others in the camp to do so for no additional money, along with controlling their bookings and taking 25% of their fee as a minimum - and refusing to pay out any expenses they tried to claim.

(Image: WireImage)

(Image: WireImage)

She was also involved in the original screwjob involving Wendi Richter at Madison Square Garden, pinning her despite Richter kicking out at one, in a ploy with Vince McMahon to get her out of the WWF.

It leads into claims from wrestlers at the time that she would use her financial power to control booking decisions and keep herself as the top name in women’s wrestling.

Holding it back due to her skill level not being as advanced as the others around her.

(Image: WireImage)

(Image: The New York Post)

The female talent on the roster tweeted about the announcement in a positive light, with the fans questioning their decision to do so.

The Fabulous Moolah Memorial Battle Royal will be an over-the-top elimination match featuring women from RAW, Smackdown Live and NXT at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans.