Jacqueline DeLois Moore (born January 6, 1964), known in the wrestling world as Jacqueline, is an American professional wrestler and manager, currently signed to WWE under a legends contract. Her career spans several major wrestling promotions, including World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), United States Wrestling Association (USWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). She is celebrated for her toughness, skill, and contributions to women's wrestling.
Jacqueline is seen as an inspiration by many women wrestlers. Wrestlers like Bayley, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Jazz, Naomi, Sasha Banks, and Trish Adora have said that Jacqueline inspired them. Trish Stratus claimed that Moore helped her in the beginning of her wrestling career. She said: "I will always appreciate her patience and her professionalism while showing me the ropes.
Jacqueline Moore at the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2016. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Early Career and USWA Dominance
Jacqueline grew up in Dallas, Texas. As a young fan of professional wrestling, Moore stated that the Von Erichs were her favorite wrestlers. Moore began her wrestling training after meeting professional wrestling manager Skandor Akbar.
She was the only female in Akbar's professional wrestling school in Dallas. She made her in-ring debut for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1988, under the name "Sweet Georgia Brown." Moore later moved on to the United States Wrestling Association in Memphis, where she was known as Miss Texas. She made her debut as a Heel Valet to Eric Embry and Tom Prichard as part of team Texas during the Texas vs Tennessee feud.
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She was later involved in a feud with the Dirty White Girl Kim Anthony and was involved in a Mudpit Match and a Hair vs Hair match which Anthony won and in the latter Moore had her hair shaved off. On March 2, 1992, she became the first-ever USWA Women's Champion by winning a tournament.
Between March 1992 and August 1996, Moore held the title a total of eight times, swapping it with Lauren Davenport, Luna Vachon, and Debbie Combs. In 1993, Moore became the first female to be included in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500, detailing the top 500 professional wrestlers in the world.
Through the WWF's partnership with the USWA Jacqueline was scheduled to debut in the WWF under the name Wynonna as a manager for Jeff Jarrett. Jackie filmed vignettes, but she left the WWF before debuting, due to an injury.
WCW and Smoky Mountain Wrestling
In October 1995, Jacqueline joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling as "Sgt. Rock." She was part of Jim Cornette's group, The Militia. Jacqueline sent her pictures to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and was offered a contract.
She debuted in WCW as the manager of Kevin Sullivan, and she helped Sullivan by body slamming his opponents. She aided Sullivan in his feud with Chris Benoit and feuded with Sullivan's ex-wife, Woman. Her alliance with Sullivan came to an end at Bash at the Beach 1997, when she smashed a wooden chair over Sullivan's head causing him to lose a Loser Must Retire bout to Chris Benoit.
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On August 9, at Road Wild, Jacqueline became the manager of the tag team Harlem Heat.
World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE)
Jacqueline returned to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in mid-1998. She first appeared on Raw as the new girlfriend of Marc Mero. She soon started a rivalry with Mero's wife, Sable.
In September, the WWF Women's Championship was brought back. Jacqueline defeated Sable to become the new champion, and the first African-American Women's Champion. Jacqueline and Marc Mero broke up. Jacqueline then formed a new group called the Pretty Mean Sisters (PMS) with Terri Runnels. They later added Ryan Shamrock to their group.
The women used a wrestler named Meat to help them in matches. After Ryan Shamrock left, Terri and Jacqueline continued to work with Meat.
On February 1, 2000, on SmackDown, Jacqueline won the WWF Women's Championship for a second time. She defeated Harvey Wippleman, who had won the belt while dressed as a woman named "Hervina." Jacqueline successfully defended her title against Luna Vachon.
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In 2001, Jacqueline was a trainer on the first season of the WWF's reality show Tough Enough. This was her first time training other wrestlers.
In late 2001, she competed for the vacant WWF Women's Championship at Survivor Series, which was won by Trish Stratus. In 2002, Jacqueline became a referee. Her first match as a referee was a Women's Championship match at the Royal Rumble.
On May 6, 2004, on SmackDown!, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. offered an open challenge. Jacqueline defeated him to become the champion. She lost the championship back to Guerrero at Judgment Day in a match where his arm was tied behind his back.
Every WWE Jacqueline aka TNA Jackie Moore wins in Individual Matches | 1991 - 2019 | single match
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)
Jacqueline first appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) at the Victory Road event on November 7, 2004. She lost a match to Trinity.
Jacqueline returned to TNA on January 14, 2007, at Final Resolution. She joined James Storm and attacked his manager, Gail Kim. Storm and Jacqueline teamed up to defeat Kim and Petey Williams at Against All Odds and Destination X.
During a match with Gail Kim on May 3, Jacqueline had two front teeth knocked out. She continued to wrestle and manage James Storm. At Bound for Glory, Jacqueline competed in a match to crown the first TNA Women's Knockout Champion, which Gail Kim won. She later worked backstage as an agent.
On June 13, 2011, Jacqueline returned to TNA as ODB's new tag team partner. They said they would "clean up" the Knockouts division. They were not officially under contract at first.
Jacqueline and ODB defeated Velvet Sky and Ms. Tessmacher. However, Jacqueline and ODB returned on July 21, attacking Velvet Sky again. They were eventually attacked by Traci Brooks and escorted out by police.
Jacqueline returned to TNA on March 17, 2013, for a special event called Knockouts Knockdown. She defeated Taryn Terrell and then attacked her former partner ODB in a Battle Royal.
WWE Hall of Fame and Legacy
On March 14, 2016, it was announced that Jacqueline would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2016. At the ceremony on April 2, she was inducted by The Dudley Boyz. She became the first black woman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
On January 22, 2018, on Raw, Jacqueline was honored as one of the "greatest female superstars in WWE history." She made a special appearance for the 25th anniversary of Raw with other famous wrestlers. On January 28, at the Royal Rumble, Jacqueline made a surprise entrance at number 21 in the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match.
Jacqueline appeared at SummerSlam (2024) as part of the WWE Legends Suite.
Other Media and Accomplishments
In 2001, Jacqueline became a trainer on the MTV reality TV show Tough Enough. She has a third-degree black belt in taekwondo and also has experience in kickboxing and boxing.
Jacqueline made her video game debut in the PlayStation video game WCW Nitro. She would later appear in nine WWE video games, which include WWF Attitude, WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF SmackDown!
Championships and Accomplishments
- United States Wrestling Association
- USWA Women's Championship (14 times)
- World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
- WWF Women's Championship (2 times)
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2016)
- Independent Association of Wrestling
- IAW Women's Championship (1 time)
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