284. Penny Banner

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Penny Banner had quite a life as she not only was a championship wrestler, but she dated Elvis Presley. Later, she was married to fellow wrestler Johnny Weaver and competed in the Senior Games. With her pin-up looks and kick ass skill, Banner was an NWA World Tag Team Champion and was the inaugural AWA Women’s World Champion. She would also win the Texas version of the ladies title. Banner could have continued her career longer but cited the domination of The Fabulous Moolah who controlled the division rendering it difficult for her to compete without going up against her girls.

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Mary Ann Kostecki (Real Name)
Billed From: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
Key Championships Held:
NWA Women’s Tag Team w/Lorraine Johnson

AWA Women’s World Title
Texas Women’s Title
Why they will get in: They induct a female every year in the Legacy Wing. Banner is an excellent choice for it.
Why they won't get in: She had no association with the WWE.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments:
1. Along with Lorraine Johnson, won the NWA Women’s Tag Team Title 1957
2. Wrestled June Byers to a draw in a match for the NWA Woman’s Championship 1959
3. Teamed with Johnny Weaver to beat Dick Steinborn and Fran Gravete in a mixed tag team match 9/30/60
4. Wins a battle royal to become the first AWA Women’s Champion 8/26/61
5. Defeated Nell Stewart to win the Texas Ladies Championship 1963