Missy Hyatt
Missy Hyatt | |
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professional wrestler | |
Spouse | |
Ring name(s) | Missy Hyatt |
Billed from | Tampa, Florida |
Debut | September 1985 |
Retired | April 2, 2016[1] |
Melissa Ann Hiatt (born October 16, 1963), better known by her
Professional wrestling career
World Class Championship Wrestling (1985–1986)
Hyatt's professional wrestling career began in September 1985 when she was hired by the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) as a valet for her then-boyfriend, professional wrestler John Tatum. She became known for hitting her rivals with a "loaded" Gucci purse. She was embroiled in a feud with another valet in WCCW, Sunshine. This rivalry culminated into a mud-pit match at Texas Stadium in 1986.[2][3][4][5]
Universal Wrestling Federation (1986–1987)
In mid-1986, Hyatt and Tatum joined the
World Wrestling Federation (1987)
While still under UWF contract, Hyatt was contacted about working for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
Continental Wrestling Association / Continental Championship Wrestling (1988)
In 1987, when the UWF was purchased by the
World Championship Wrestling (1988–1994)
Hyatt returned to WCW with Gilbert when he decided to help
In spring 1989, Hyatt became the manager of the
In 1990, Hyatt returned to her role as commentator and hosted WCW Main Event.
In 1991, Hyatt began a rivalry with fellow commentator,
Missy would engage in a battle over who the "First Lady of WCW" was with
In mid-1993, Hyatt briefly became the manager for
During the Nasty Boys' match at Starrcade, Hyatt's breast had been accidentally exposed when she jumped on Sting's back to interrupt a three count, with a photographer at ringside photographing it. Hyatt states that, when she went to the CNN Center for a photoshoot, a blown-up version of the photograph had been affixed to the wall. Hyatt states that, when she complained to WCW president Eric Bischoff, he failed to take action, and that when Hyatt went over Bischoff's head to his boss, Bischoff fired her in February 1994. Bischoff, however, claimed that Hyatt was fired for her behavior and jealousy over the signing of Sherri Martel.[17] Hyatt filed a lawsuit against WCW for sexual harassment and for overdue payments for her time doing a 1-900 hotline for the company; the lawsuit was ultimately resolved in December 1996.
Extreme Championship Wrestling (1995–1996)
After a year-long hiatus from wrestling, Hyatt debuted in
At
On August 17, 1996, Hyatt suffered a legitimate broken elbow at an ECW event in
In January 2001, Hyatt made a cameo appearance at Guilty as Charged, ECW's final pay-per-view.[36]
Independent circuit (1996–2016)
After leaving ECW, Hyatt worked for various
On April 2, 2016, at the 2016 Wrestlecon, Hyatt managed Lance Storm in what was advertised as her final professional wrestling appearance. In the match, Storm was defeated by Matt Hardy, managed by Reby Sky.[1]
Impact Wrestling (2021)
At
Personal life
Hyatt is Jewish[3] She married professional wrestler Eddie Gilbert in 1987; the couple divorced two years later in 1989.[39] She attended Marymount Manhattan College, graduating in 2001 with a degree in psychology.[3]
Hyatt is a frequent participant in American Civil War historical reenactments.[40]
Championships and accomplishments
- !BANG!
- Apocalypse Wrestling Federation
- AWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Women Superstars Uncensored
- WSU Hall of Fame(Class of 2009)
- Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2024[43]
Books
- Autobiography: Missy Hyatt, First Lady of Wrestling, 2001, ISBN 1-55022-498-0.
References
- ^ ISSN 1083-9593.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4766-0505-0.
- ^ a b c d Cabana, Colt (March 10, 2016). "Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling #292 – Missy Hyatt". PWPodcasts.com (Podcast). Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-241-48806-5.
- ISBN 978-1-4711-0927-0.
- ISBN 978-1-57488-308-4.
- ^ Missy Hyatt Career History, Pro Wrestling Illustrated May 1989
- ISBN 978-0-8239-3491-1.
- ^ "Clash of Champions Results (XIV)". prowrestlinghistory.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2007.
- ^ Rob Russen (April 30, 2012), IWA Championship Wrestling Bushwackers vs Thunderfoots, YouTube video, archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved October 15, 2016
- ^ Colling, Bob (September 21, 2016). "Inside The Magazine Volume #5: PWI July '93". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
Missy Hyatt has bailed on the Barbarian just days after signing him due to Barbarian not liking that she called him 'Barbie doll'.
- ^ Colling, Bob (June 26, 2017). "Inside The Magazine Volume #25: PWI August 1993". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
Missy Hyatt seemingly wants to manage Ric Flair now that he's returned to WCW from WWF.
- ^ Colling, Bob (October 29, 2014). "WCW Saturday Night 3/6/1993". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ Rock Star Gary (December 11, 2018). "Rock Star Gary reflects on WCW Fall Brawl '93". BlogOfDoom.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ Keith, Scott (September 13, 2017). "The SmarK Rant for WCW Halloween Havoc 93–10.24.93". BlogOfDoom.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ Keith, Scott (November 25, 2018). "Starrcade countdown: The SmarK Rant for WCW Starrcade 93". BlogOfDoom.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-4165-2729-9.
- ^ "Holiday Hell '95". ClassicWrestlingReview.com. May 3, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Furious, Arnold (June 23, 2011). "ECW Holiday Hell 1995 12/29/1995". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Matt (September 2, 2014). "ECW: Holiday Hell 1995". PDRWrestling.net. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Matthews, Paul (May 24, 2020). "Big Apple Blizzard Blast '96". ClassicWrestlingReview.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Furious, Arnold (October 21, 2007). "The Furious Flashbacks – ECW Big Apple Blizzard Blast". 411Mania.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Duffy, Ray (March 11, 1996). "[ECW] 3/8 & 3/9 : Live w/ Los Lurkers Locos". Rec.Sport.Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ Heels Inc (May 11, 2014). "The "Oh My God!" review: ECW TV 6/18/96". CrazyMax.org. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ Duffy, Ray (June 8, 1996). "[ECW-report] Fight the Power - 6/1/96 (Live with LLL)". Rec.Sport.Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-55490-844-8.
- ^ Colling Jr., Bob (October 20, 2015). "ECW The Doctor Is In 1996 8/3/1996". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Heels Inc (June 27, 2014). "The "Oh My God!" Review of ECW's "The Doctor Is In" 8/3/96". CrazyMax.org. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55022-498-6.
- ^ a b Heels Inc (August 19, 2014). "The "Oh My God!" review: ECW TV 8/27, 9/3 & 9/10/96". CrazyMax.org. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ Heels Inc (August 9, 2014). "ECW "Requiem for a Pitbull" fan cam 8/23/96, plus ECW TV 8/20/96". CrazyMax.org. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ Heels Inc (August 13, 2014). "The "Oh My God!" Review: ECW 'Natural Born Killaz' 8/24/96". CrazyMax.org. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Shinobi M (October 20, 2015). "ECW Natural Born Killaz 1996 8/24/1996". WrestlingRecaps.com. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "ECW Natural Born Killaz". WrestlingRevolution.com. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ EMQ (August 28, 1996). "[ECW] ECW Arena results--August 24, 1996". Rec.Sport.Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Mike (January 7, 2021). "Mike Reviews – ECW Guilty As Charged 2001 (07/01/2020)". BlogOfDoom.com. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- Figure Four Online. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Guzzo, Gisberto (July 31, 2021). "Sam Beale Recruits Missy Hyatt To Be Brian Myers' Partner At IMPACT Homecoming". Fightful. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-55490-286-6.
- ^ Clark, Ryan (April 21, 2015). "Complete Details On Missy Hyatt's Recent Arrest Revealed – Details Inside Here". EWrestlingNews. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Independent Wrestling Results - April 2004". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ "Independent Wrestling Results - October 2004". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ Wilkinson, Nick (January 17, 2024). "Jacqueline, Rockin' Robin, Lisa Marie Varon, and More Inductees WWHOF 2024". Diva Dirt. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
External links
- Missy Hyatt at IMDb
- Missy Hyatt's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database}
- Official website