On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Joyce Grable, 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.
Betty Wade-Murphy (née Wade) was born in LaGrange, Georgia on November 9, 1952.
She died on September 29, 2023 at the age of 70.
Joyce Grable has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during her career.
Joyce Grable was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Lady Wrestler wing.
Joyce Grable Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameBetty Wade-Murphy (née Wade)
- GenderFemale
- Born November 9, 1952
- Died September 29, 2023 (aged 70)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceLaGrange, Georgia
- Billed From
- LaGrange, Georgia
- Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight
- 121 lbs (55 kg)
- NicknamesThe Golden Goddess
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Joyce Grable (August 12, 1972 - April 30, 2011)
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Roles
- Manager (January 29, 2005 - April 30, 2011)
- Part Time Wrestler (September 22, 1983 - December 31, 1991)
- Wrestler (August 12, 1972 - September 21, 1983)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWAAugust 27, 1972 February 20, 1987 Promotion 
DSWFebruary 20, 1987 February 20, 1987 Promotion 
AGPWAugust 14, 1981 September 21, 1983 Promotion 
CWAMay 30, 1983 June 13, 1983 Promotion 
STAMPEDEMay 11, 1982 May 24, 1983 Promotion 
AWAApril 13, 1983 April 30, 1983 Promotion 
WWFOctober 11, 1982 March 26, 1983 Promotion 
PNWJune 2, 1982 June 16, 1982 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJuly 17, 1981 April 30, 1982 Promotion AWANovember 26, 1981 December 10, 1981 Promotion 
AJWMay 17, 1980 April 30, 1981 Promotion 
JCPFebruary 22, 1980 February 20, 1981 Promotion 
WWFDecember 30, 1978 December 30, 1980 Promotion 
MSWAApril 20, 1980 December 6, 1980 Promotion CWAJuly 12, 1980 October 4, 1980 Promotion STAMPEDEAugust 29, 1980 September 12, 1980 Promotion AWAJuly 28, 1980 August 23, 1980 Promotion 
CWFJanuary 23, 1978 August 26, 1979 Promotion SLWCAugust 25, 1978 January 28, 1979 Promotion 
WSSSeptember 28, 1978 December 14, 1978 Promotion 
NWA GCWJanuary 4, 1978 November 8, 1978 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACOctober 21, 1977 October 13, 1978 Promotion 
MID AMERICASeptember 16, 1978 September 23, 1978 Promotion NWA TRI STATESeptember 13, 1977 August 22, 1978 Promotion 
SECWNovember 24, 1977 August 18, 1978 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIMay 10, 1978 May 17, 1978 Promotion WWWFAugust 28, 1972 June 26, 1977 Promotion JCPJuly 4, 1976 December 26, 1976 Promotion 
IWEMarch 9, 1975 July 13, 1976 Promotion NWA GCWJune 21, 1976 July 7, 1976 Promotion 
BTW SFMay 15, 1976 May 25, 1976 Promotion MID AMERICAJanuary 5, 1976 January 17, 1976 Promotion CWFMay 17, 1975 November 15, 1975 Promotion 
NWPJuly 28, 1975 August 4, 1975 Promotion NWA GCWJanuary 2, 1973 July 1, 1975 Promotion STAMPEDEFebruary 1, 1974 February 15, 1974 Promotion CWFNovember 17, 1973 November 28, 1973 Promotion JCPSeptember 12, 1972 September 15, 1973 Promotion 
NWFAugust 12, 1972 August 12, 1972 -
Images History
Jan 2005
Jul 1981
Aug 1979
Jan 1978
Aug 1972
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face August 12, 1972 December 31, 1991 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Mid Card October 11, 1982 March 26, 1983 WWE Mid Card December 26, 1980 December 30, 1980 WWE Inactive Various territories March 3, 1980 December 25, 1980 WWE Mid Card February 28, 1980 March 2, 1980 WWE Inactive Various territories August 12, 1979 February 27, 1980 WWE Mid Card July 30, 1979 August 11, 1979 WWE Inactive Various territories February 4, 1979 July 29, 1979 WWE Upper Card December 30, 1978 February 3, 1979 WWE Upper Card September 4, 1976 June 26, 1977 WWE Inactive Various territories October 12, 1975 September 3, 1976 WWE Mid Card August 11, 1975 October 11, 1975 WWE Inactive Various territories February 9, 1975 August 10, 1975 WWE Upper Card July 13, 1974 February 8, 1975 WWE Inactive Various territories December 30, 1973 July 12, 1974 WWE Upper Card August 28, 1972 December 29, 1973
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2012)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Lady Wrestler (Year2013)
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National Wrestling Alliance
x6 NWA World Ladies Tag Team Championship (3 with Wendi Richter, 1 with Vicki Williams[1], 1 with Vicki Williams[2], 1 with Vicki Williams[3])
x1 NWA United States Women's Championship
Deep South Wrestling
- 1 DSW Women's Championship
National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA Texas Women's Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
- Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2024 — with Wendi Richter)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Women's Wrestling Award (2010)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Courage Award (2022)
- PWI Girl Wrestler of the Year (1973)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Texas Cowgirls - Wendi Richter (July 17, 1981 - April 4, 1984)
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