The winners of WrestleMania 1: Where are they now?

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The original Grandaddy of them all!

Wendi Richter

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Richter, alongside Cyndi Lauper after defeating Kai

Wendi Richter defeated Leilani Kai to become the new WWF Women's Champion.

This match featured then WWF Women's Champion Leilani Kai defending her title against Wendi Richter was a contest that would eventually lay the groundwork for future women's matches to be featured on a bigger platform.

With Cyndi Lauper appearing as a supporter for Richter, the match brought outside star power needed to draw fans that wouldn't have normally been interested in the product.

Where is she?

Since retiring in 2005, Wendi has been very vocal against the way WWE portrays the current female athletes. Despite her dissatisfaction with the company, Richter accepted a bid and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, class of 2010.

Wendi has also taken a new love in dog shows. She actively in professional dog shows, including the Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show series. It is also worth noting that Wendi also returned to school, eventually earning her degree in physical therapy, as well as her masters in occupational therapy.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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