Pro Wrestling Veteran Reveals Her Induction Into The Women’s Wrestling Hall Of Fame

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Pro wrestling veteran Mercedes Martinez recently announced on Twitter (X) that she has been inducted into the Women’s Wrestling Hall of Fame.

This is what Mercedes Martinez wrote, “WOMEN’S WRESTLING HALL OF FAME.

Grateful beyond words.

Thank you @wwhof2022, @realLeilaniKai for your support always, & Penelope Paradise for inducting me.

This isn’t just for me.
It’s for the past, the present, and the future.

#WomensWrestling #WWHOF”

The Women’s Wrestling Hall of Fame was established in 2022 with the goal of preserving the history of both amateur and professional women’s wrestling. Martinez was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class during the Wrestling 4 Vets’ Rumble At The Dog Pound charity event held last Saturday in Brooksville, Florida.

Joining Martinez in the 2026 class are Jasmin St. Clair, Linda Dallas (LPWA), Amy Lee, Missy Sampson (Monster Factory), Deb Malenko, and Mickie Knuckles (CZW). The organization is also considering several international nominees, including Jaguar Yokota, Vivian Vachon, and Devil Masami, along with Olympic gold medalist Natalia Vorobieva (Russia) and Pang Qianyu (China).

At the beginning of the month, Martinez announced that 2026 would be her final year as an in-ring talent. She is a former ROH Women’s World Champion and is also a member of the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2024.