Cora Combs


Cora Svonsteckik, better known by her ring name as Cora Combs, was an American professional wrestler. She was the last survivor of the Billy Wolfe troupe.

Professional wrestling career

Combs was born in 1923 in Hazard, Kentucky. Before she was a professional wrestler, Combs was a country music singer. In 1949, she attended a pro wrestling show headlined by Mildred Burke, then the biggest star in women's pro wrestling. Nick Gulas presented her to pro wrestler Billy Wolfe, who trained her.
Combs also wrestled her own daughter, Debbie Combs, under a mask as Lady Satan.
In 2007, Combs was inducted in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Personal life and death

Combs had a daughter, Debbie Combs, who also was a professional wrestler.
On June 21, 2015, Combs died in Nashville at the age of 92. She had pneumonia in the week preceding her death.

Championships and accomplishments