Mad Maxine: Bio
As Mad Maxine, Mjoseth appeared in the World Wrestling Federation in 1985 managed by Moolah. She only wrestled two matches in the WWF. On March 5, 1985, Maxine (accompanied by Moolah) defeated Susan Starr in her first WWF match (which aired on the March 31, 1985 edition of All American Wrestling). She was accompanied again by Moolah for her second WWF match, which was against Desiree Petersen on April 16, 1985. She won both matches, and Moolah attacked her opponents after both victories. She is briefly featured on the WWF Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! VHS video. Although she was initially brought into the WWF to feud with Wendi Richter for the WWF Women's Championship, the two women never wrestled against each other.
She began appearing in WWF merchandising at this time, including a sticker collection of WWF Superstars. She was also originally animated for the CBS Saturday morning cartoon titled Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling and appeared in early commercials and print advertisements for the cartoon as the female adversary of Richter. Her character on the show would have been named "Mad" Maxine Ryder, and would have driven a "punk cycle" as her vehicle. However, her character was removed from the cartoon and replaced by Moolah when she left the WWF before the cartoon's debut.
Various theories developed over the years regarding Mjoseth's sudden disappearance from the WWF. There has been speculation that Moolah was unwilling to provide her more bookings and wanted her spot on the Rock 'n Wrestling cartoon, while others noted that she required further in-ring training. The theory regarding Moolah wanting Mjoseth's spot on the cartoon is still undecided amongst the show's creators.
She began appearing in WWF merchandising at this time, including a sticker collection of WWF Superstars. She was also originally animated for the CBS Saturday morning cartoon titled Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling and appeared in early commercials and print advertisements for the cartoon as the female adversary of Richter. Her character on the show would have been named "Mad" Maxine Ryder, and would have driven a "punk cycle" as her vehicle. However, her character was removed from the cartoon and replaced by Moolah when she left the WWF before the cartoon's debut.
Various theories developed over the years regarding Mjoseth's sudden disappearance from the WWF. There has been speculation that Moolah was unwilling to provide her more bookings and wanted her spot on the Rock 'n Wrestling cartoon, while others noted that she required further in-ring training. The theory regarding Moolah wanting Mjoseth's spot on the cartoon is still undecided amongst the show's creators.