A prominent WWE legend recently shared detailed memories of a WrestleMania moment that remains significant in wrestling history. The event in question involved a notable head shaving incident during WrestleMania XX, years before the wrestler‘s last WWE appearance in 2021. This story centers on the “WrestleMania iconic women’s head shaving” match that captivated fans and defined a unique chapter in WWE’s women’s division.
Victoria, who wrestled for WWE from 2000 to 2009, was recognized as one of the company’s most talented in-ring performers. Throughout her career with the Stamford-based promotion, she captured the Women’s Championship twice and took part in several of the era’s standout matches.
The Story Behind the Title vs. Hair Match at WrestleMania XX
One of Victoria’s most memorable contests happened at WrestleMania XX, where she defended her Women’s Championship in a Title vs. Hair match against Molly Holly. Victoria emerged victorious, which led to the dramatic moment when she shaved Molly Holly’s head in front of the packed audience. This event left a lasting impression on WWE fans and is still discussed as a key moment in women’s wrestling.
In an interview with SoCal Val on WrestlingNewsCo‘s YouTube channel, Victoria revealed that the idea for the match actually came from Molly Holly herself. Holly wanted to make history by becoming the first female wrestler to have her head shaved during a WWE event and specifically requested Victoria as her opponent.
“And Molly, you know, going into Molly again when she wanted to get her head shaved. She wanted to be the first female wrestler to get her head shaved. And she went to the office and pitched it, and who do you – and they asked her, ‘Who would you like your opponent to be?’ And she goes, ‘Victoria.'”
Victoria explained that both wrestlers aimed to create an unforgettable match on the card, not just a routine bout among the women’s division. However, when the time came to shave Molly’s head, Victoria accidentally cut her several times as she was unfamiliar with the process.
“Her and I were just like, you want the best match of the card. You don’t want just a good match out of the females. You want a great, great memorable moment. And that was, oh my god. And I cut her head several times. I didn’t know how to shave a head…Remeber, they’re telling me in the ear, ‘You look like you’re enjoying it.’ I’m like, ‘I’m so sorry.’ I was like ‘Oh my God.’ When I saw her backstage, I thought she would go, ‘What? What’s up with that?’ And she goes, ‘Oh my God, thank you.’ And I go, ‘I cut you so many times. I’m so sorry.’ She goes, ‘No, I heard them yelling.’ And I was supposed to have her shaved before the next match. I couldn’t do it. They didn’t have scissors out there. And long hair gets stuck in there. But that’s how giving and amazing my locker room was.”
Victoria’s story sheds light on both the physical risks involved with such matches and the camaraderie within the WWE locker room at the time. Despite the mishaps, Molly Holly remained appreciative, and the moment remains etched as a standout in WWE’s history of women’s wrestling.
Early Struggles: Victoria’s Initial Challenges in WWE Locker Room
Before becoming a celebrated WWE Superstar, Victoria faced challenges gaining acceptance in the WWE locker room. Early in her career, after signing a contract with WWE, she discovered that her status was initially unknown to the existing roster. When she brought her luggage into the women’s locker room to greet her peers, she later found her belongings removed because the other wrestlers believed the space was reserved only for contracted performers, even though she was under contract herself.
“I got signed a contract, and they didn’t know. The locker room didn’t know. And so I rolled my stuff in the locker room, like oh, now I can go in the locker room. And I came back after going to go say hi to everybody, and the catering, and around the ring, and stuff like that. That’s what you do. You say hi. And my stuff was out, and one of the girls came out and said, ‘Hey, this is for contracted girls only.’ And I was like, ‘Be strong, be strong, be strong.’ And I go, ‘Oh okay,’ and I just grabbed and I go, ‘I just signed a three-year deal,’ but I go and I got dressed in a janitor’s closet.”
Despite this rocky start, Victoria’s persistence paid off, and she ultimately became one of the top female performers of her era. This anecdote highlights the difficulties and barriers female wrestlers faced in a male-dominated industry and the resilience needed to succeed.
Significance of Victoria’s WrestleMania Moment and Legacy
The WrestleMania XX head shaving match between Victoria and Molly Holly remains a landmark moment in WWE history, symbolizing both the evolution of the women’s division and the unique storytelling WWE offers. It demonstrated a shift toward more dramatic and character-driven performances for female wrestlers, contributing to the growing respect and prominence of women’s wrestling.
Victoria’s openness about the accidental cuts during the shave humanizes the experience and deepens fans’ appreciation for the physical risk and professionalism involved. Additionally, her early struggles in the locker room further underscore her determination to rise within WWE.
Looking forward, moments like these continue to inspire current and future WWE Superstars as the company expands its focus on women’s wrestling. Victoria’s chapter in WWE serves not only as an entertaining story but also as a testament to the grit and passion behind the spectacle.
