On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Ethel Johnson, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.
Ethel Blanche Hairston (née Wingo) was born in Decatur, Georgia on May 14, 1935.
She died on September 14, 2018 at the age of 83.
Ethel Johnson has won 1 championship in major promotions during her career.
Ethel Johnson was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 as part of the Legacy wing.
Ethel Johnson Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderFemale
- Real NameEthel Blanche Hairston (née Wingo)
- Ring Names
- Ethel Johnson (November 14, 1951 - June 13, 1976)
- Born May 14, 1935
- Died September 14, 2018 (aged 83)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceDecatur, Georgia
- Billed From
- Columbus, Ohio
- Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight
- 115 lbs (52 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (November 14, 1951 - June 13, 1976)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWA, 
BTW DETROITMay 8, 1976 June 13, 1976 Promotion 
AWAApril 17, 1976 May 23, 1976 Promotion NWANovember 14, 1951 November 14, 1974 Promotion BTW DETROITJune 26, 1971 November 14, 1974 Promotion 
SLWCOctober 1, 1971 June 15, 1973 Promotion 
NWFFebruary 17, 1972 February 22, 1973 Promotion 
JCPSeptember 22, 1966 February 24, 1967 Promotion 
MID AMERICAAugust 14, 1961 September 3, 1964 Promotion 
CWCMarch 30, 1959 February 20, 1961 Promotion 
GACFebruary 8, 1957 October 7, 1960 Promotion 
SWS TXMay 26, 1959 October 6, 1960 Promotion JCPJanuary 26, 1959 November 10, 1959 Promotion 
BTW CALGARYApril 30, 1959 July 17, 1959 Promotion 
WSSDecember 20, 1956 July 24, 1958 Promotion GACNovember 14, 1951 May 7, 1954 Promotion SWS TXFebruary 18, 1952 June 17, 1952 Promotion 
CWFMarch 31, 1952 April 8, 1952 -
Images History
Aug 1962
Nov 1951 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face November 14, 1951 June 13, 1976
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2021)
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National Wrestling Alliance
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x1 NWA Women's Tag Team Championship (with June Byers)
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Independent
- 3 Colored Women's World Championship
- 1 Ohio Women's Tag Team Championship (with Marva Scott)
- 2 Texas Colored Women's Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Women’s Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2023)