During a just-released interview with Chris Van Vliet, former WWE and WCW wrestler Marc Mero was questioned about his ex-wife, Sable’s WWE Hall of Fame credentials. Mero would respond by proclaiming, “Absolutely,” and go on to credit her with bringing massive attention to WWE during the mid-to-late 1990s. Initially, as a valet, Sable’s striking presence and popularity drew significant interest, leading to her becoming an in-ring performer and capturing the WWE Women’s Championship in 1998 for a nearly six-month run.
“Oh, absolutely, the women’s division, they didn’t really have a women’s division so much back then at all. But she brought eyes to the channels. The ratings and everything were very high because of her.” – Marc Mero
While Sable brought glamour and huge ratings to late-90s WWE, several other women also pioneered the division. Alundra Blayze revived the Women’s Championship with strong technical matches, and Luna Vachon added a fierce, intimidating edge with her wild persona. Additionally, Jacqueline Moore became the first African-American Women’s Champion, while Chyna shattered barriers by competing with men and even memorably winning the Intercontinental Championship.
