116. The Jumping Bomb Angels

(Noriyo Tateno & Itsuki Yamazaki)

It is not argued that there were not athletic women in wrestling before the Jumping Bomb Angels; there most certainly was. However, this was this female Japanese duo that became showcase moves that were not seen on American television before; by either men or women! They were able to get over with the WWF audience despite not speaking English, nor being bombshells; they got over on their stellar ring work. They were definitely pioneers in their field. Had women’s wrestling evolved into more athletic contests instead of the “Diva’s” division, the work of Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki would be celebrated in the WWE today.

Should The Jumping Bomb Angels be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 90.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.4%

No opinion. - 1.3%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Billed From: Japan
Key Championships Held: All Japan WWWA Tag Team
WWF Ladies Tag Team
Why they will get in: They remain the most exciting tag team in WWE history.
Why they won't get in: Their style of wrestling was not replicated by women in the WWE.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Won the vacant All Japan Women’s Titles over Bull Nakano and Condor Saito (1/5/86)
2. Lost those belts in a brilliant match to the Crush Gals (3/20/86)
3. Wowed the crowd at Madison Square Gardens in attempt to win the Ladies Tag Team Title (11/24/87)
4. Delighted the Pay Per View audience as the only survivors of the women’s Survivor Series match (11/26/87)
5. Won the WWF Ladies Tag Team Title on a two out of three fall match at the first Royal Rumble in Hamilton, Ontario (1/24/88)