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WWE Legend And Women's Wrestling Pioneer Johnnie Mae Young Dies At 90 (VIDEO)

WATCH: WWE Tribute To Hall Of Famer Johnnie Mae Young (1923-2014)

In 1939, Johnnie Mae Young began her professional wrestling career. Little did we know that career would span eight decades.

Known as "The Great Mae Young," the deceased Hall-of-Famer made sporadic appearances in the 21st century WWE, including when she was notoriously power-bombed through a table by Bubba Ray Dudley at the age of 76.

"There will never be another Mae Young," said Vince McMahon, the chairman and chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment.

In a tribute to Young, the WWE released the video above.

She's a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for "Aunty Mae" Young. RIP. #IMissUMae pic.twitter.com/r9oG9rLw9Z

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2014
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