“The Real Deal” In her own right, Jacqueline Moore was a spark. What better way to commemorate the WWE Hall of Famer as Black History Month gets underway than by thinking back on her historic accomplishment of becoming the first African-American woman to win the WWF Women’s Championship twice? During a sit-down interview with “Ring The Belle,” Moore discussed this momentous occasion and how it changed her legacy.
“I believe this was in 1998. At this point, they restored the championship,” Moore said. “Dude, the time I wrestled Sable was adored by everyone. For us, that is a very memorable occasion.I created history. I served as WWF’s first African-American female champion.
In addition to being a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Moore, her title runs had an impact on a new generation of wrestlers, including Jazz, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Alicia Fox, Ember Moon, and Sasha Banks. She also went on to become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion, a title that has only been won by two other women: the late Daffney and WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze, who was the first to win it. Moore was given the opportunity to sign a Legends Contract, which enables her to make money from product sales as well as other sources like appearances on television and video games, 20 years after she left the WWE. The celebrity, however, seems to be temporarily retired from the squared circle since her most recent in-ring appearance was in 2018.
Jacqueline Moore reflected on her career in the ring and said she was proud to have paved the way for African-American women in wrestling. She admitted that her achievement gave young women the confidence to dream big and envision themselves in the same spotlight as her predecessors. Moore has long been an outspoken supporter of equality in the WWE and acknowledged that her achievements—especially as a two-time WWF Women’s Champion—opened the path for others to come. Her impact extends beyond the titles she earned to include the opportunities she facilitated for women of colour in professional wrestling.
Her impact is seen in the accomplishments of wrestlers who have followed in her footsteps, shattering stereotypes and becoming legendary in the WWE, such as Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks, and Naomi. Moore’s influence extends beyond the ring, as many contemporary female athletes credit her with serving as an inspiration for their own professional paths. Even though Moore is no longer actively competing, she stays active in the wrestling community by going to events and coaching up-and-coming talent, making sure that her legacy will continue to motivate the upcoming generation of WWE stars.
