Beverly Shade

Beverly Wenhold (March 21, 1936 – June 2, 2023), known by the ring name Beverly Shade, was an American professional wrestler. Her career spanned from the 1950s to the 1980s, a fixture in the women's wrestling scene for decades. During her career, she held the NWA Women's Tag Team Championship.

Professional wrestling career

Shade began her training in 1957 under Ella Waldek, and would later adapt the nickname "The Hammer". In August 1978, Shade alongside her trainee Natasha the Hatchet Lady won the NWA Women's Tag Team Championship. Later, she teamed with another trainee, Tracy Richards as The Arm & Hammer Connection.

Over the course of her wrestling career, Shade held titles such as the All-Star Wrestling Women's Championship twice.

Personal life and death Shade was married to fellow wrestler Billy Blue River. They would team together in mixed matches as ‘Beverly Two River’. Billy also launched his outlaw group in Florida with Shade by his side. The couple had two sons.

Other honoree 2000 —

IWA World Women’s Tag Team Championship 1× Tracy Richards

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