3 controversial finishes you may know about, and 2 you may not in pro wrestling

#3 Controversial Finishes You May Know About: Spiderwoman Screw - Wendi Richter vs. Spider Lady (Fabulous Moolah) 1985

Moolah wasn't booked for this match but the Spider Lady was instead. Photo / Vimeo

One of the most notable controversial finishes that came about involved two long-time rivals. When Wendi Richter battled the Fabulous Moolah, it typically was billed about a changing of the guard.

Alundra Blayze feels as though fellow WWE legend Wendi Richter is not getting the credit she deserves https://t.co/rplajHvZz3 pic.twitter.com/jjS5slmBtg

— Women's PW (@WomensPW) July 1, 2020

Fifty-three years ago today on this date: The Fabulous Moolah and Toni Rose defeated Donna Christianello and Doris Nichols in Raleigh, N.C. pic.twitter.com/H4uMzIkIZQ

— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) July 4, 2020

On one side there was the longstanding champion known for her history in the sport. On the other side was the up-and-coming female talent that was believed to be the future of the women's division. Richter was tied to musician Cyndi Lauper for a period of time. However, after winning the title from Moolah something strange took place.

In 1985, Richter was scheduled to defend her title against someone known as the Spider Lady. The Spider Lady was unfamiliar to anyone there and on that fateful night, Richter saw Moolah backstage. When Moolah was confronted she didn't say she was there to compete. What was to come was one of wrestling's most controversial finishes ever.

When Richter stood across the ring from the Spider Lady it was clear who was under that mask. After a few minutes into the match, the Spider Lady rolled up Richter into small package.

However, despite having her shoulder up on the count of one the referee continued to count her shoulder for a three count. After the match, Richter pulled off Spider Lady's mask to reveal it was Moolah under the mask. Richter withheld the title from the company never to return it. This ended her time with the WWF. It is considered one of the most controversial finishes in wrestling history.

"I was so angry that I just walked right out of the building right in my wrestling suit, wrestling boots," Richter said. "I grabbed my bag, went out and hailed a cab – and it was cold; it was in November – and went to the airport in my wrestling outfit and got my ticket. And then I went in the bathroom and put my clothes on at the airport." - Wendi Richter on the Spider Lady matchup

One of wrestling's controversial finishes that is still talked about today.