Mildred Burke
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
2
Records
Burke's nearly 20-year undefeated reign as NWA World Women's Champion stands as one of the longest in wrestling history. She was the first female wrestler to earn over $50,000 annually and is regarded as the first million-dollar female athlete in the sport. Her induction into five separate halls of fame underscores her lasting impact. The 2025 biopic Queen of the Ring introduced her story to a new generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
WWE Hall of Fame Legacy Wing
Charter member inducted posthumously.
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Charter member.
Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame
Charter member.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Inductee.
International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Inductee.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Female Wrestlers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Life
1947
Mildred Burke: Female Wrestler
Records & Feats
Longest reigning NWA World Women's Champion
Held the title for nearly 20 years without a loss.
First female million-dollar athlete in professional wrestling
Earned over $50,000 annually at her peak, a record for female wrestlers.