Joyce Grable Passes Away At The Age Of 70

NWA Hall of Famer, women’s wrestling pioneer, and former multi-time women’s tag team champion, Joyce Grable has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

Grable, real name Betty Wade-Murphy, was a long time tag team partner of WWE Hall of Famer Wendi Richter. As a team, they won the NWA World Women’s Tag Team Championships three times. She is a total six-time champion as she held the tag belts on three other occassion with Vicki Williams.

Sending condolences to family, friends, and fans of Joyce Grable. Joyce was a pioneer in professional wrestling & played an instrumental role in the delopement of Selina Majors who, as we know, has played a vital role in helping to create and foster WOW and women's wrestling.… pic.twitter.com/RSKOx9h4J8

— WOW – Women Of Wrestling (@wowsuperheroes) September 29, 2023

She was active in the ring for 20 years from 1971 to 1991 when she retired to have back surgery. Two days ago, PWInsider reported that Grable entered hospice care.

You can view a 15-minute match with Grable and Richter defending the NWA World Women’s Tag Team Titles against Velvet McIntyre and Judy Martin at an AWA event in 1983.

Diva Dirt sends our condolences to the family and friends of Joyce Grable.