Mountain Fiji

 

Gorgeous Ladies Wrestling, Circa 1980's

Mountain Fiji — real name: Emily Dole — inspired the Netflix series’ fictional character Machu Picchu. The Samoan-American athlete and actress was a legend on the scene, dominating the sport during G.L.O.W.’s IRL years from 1986 to 1992. With her incredible unbeaten record, she was a fan favorite in the ring, which led to appearances on Regis and Kathie Lee, Donahue, and Card Sharks.