Gail Kim Says It Took 17 Years To Get One Action Figure

Gail Kim’s legacy in wrestling is undeniable — but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the toy aisle.

While speaking on the Krazy Train podcast with Jasmin St. Claire, the multi-time Knockouts Champion admitted that despite her 17-year career, she only got one action figure — and it wasn’t from WWE.

“I have one in my whole career and I’ve had a full-time 17-year career. And I just remember thinking, ‘God, what does it take to get one action figure?’”

The long-overdue recognition came during her run in TNA, where someone behind the scenes stepped up and made it happen. Gail didn’t name names, but it was clear that someone had to push for her to finally get the respect she deserved in plastic form.

And it’s not just Gail who was overlooked. She revealed that Jazz — a former WWE Women’s Champion and ECW standout — never got an action figure, calling the omission flat-out insulting.

“She’s never had one either. I’m like, ‘What the hell?’ Like, you are a former champion — WWE Women’s Champion — and you do not have an action figure. I mean, it’s just disgraceful in my opinion.”

Gail and Jazz were part of the generation that broke barriers for women’s wrestling, yet licensing and merch deals didn’t seem to catch up. For fans who grew up watching these pioneers, the fact that they were left off the shelf feels like a massive oversight.

In an industry where legacy often comes with merchandising deals, it’s wild to think that two trailblazing women like Gail Kim and Jazz were barely represented. Their in-ring work spoke for itself — but for years, the collectibles market stayed silent. At least TNA stepped up when others didn’t.

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