"The World Women's Champion"
JUNE BYERS
DeAlva Eyvonnie Sunn
Height
5'6" (168 cm)
Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
Born
May 25, 1922
Died
July 20, 1998
Age
76 years (at death)
Gender
Female
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
Houston, Texas
WWE Debut
April 13, 1953
Retired
September 22, 1953
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
June Byers was a dominant force in women's professional wrestling during the 1950s, holding the World Women's Championship for a decade. Known for her technical skill and toughness, she was a key figure in the era that preceded the expansion of the modern WWE women's division. She famously engaged in a high-profile rivalry with Mildred Burke and helped popularize women's wrestling across North America. In 2017, she was posthumously recognized for her significant historical contributions with an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy wing.