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The Welsh pensioner who's just been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

A Welsh woman has been awarded one of wrestling's highest honours.

The WWE has an global audience which is said to reach more than 800 million homes all around the world.

And while you may never5 have heard of Sue Aitchison, from Morriston she's an icon in the world of sports entertainment.

The Swansea 70-year-old was awarded the Warrior Award at this year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in New York.

A WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) employee for more than 30 years, Sue is widely credited with spearheading WWE’s community outreach programs.

The award is presented to an individual who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of The Ultimate Warrior.

The 70-year-old said that she was in shock when she found out that she had won the award.

Sue Aitchison was born and raised in Morriston in Swansea she picked up the award in New York last weekend (World Wrestling Entertainment)
Sue on stage with WWE star John Cena (World Wrestling Entertainment)

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"My phone has been blowing up with texts and emails," she said.

"It's been very humbling and emotional, I have had tremendous support from the team. It was a very heartfelt moment which made me very proud."

Over the course of her scareer, she built a long-term partnership with Make-A-Wish and helped grant WWE wishes to more than 6,000 children. 

Aitchison also pioneered WWE’s WrestleMania Reading Challenge, inspiring a love of reading for millions of children around the world.

Because of her commitment to giving back, she has also been the recipient of Make-A-Wish’s Chris Greicius Award.

WWE star John Cena also surprised Sue on stage by coming out during her presentation.

Talking about the ceremony, Sue admits she very nervous on the night.

Over the course of her storied career, Sue built a long-term partnership with Make-A-Wish and helped grant WWE wishes to more than 6,000 children (World Wrestling Entertainment)

"After the first rehearsal I felt calm. I was just waiting to be called, I was also praying that I didn't fall over the ramp with my heels on.

"When I was on stage I could see the McMahon family and I just wanted to focus on them."

Speaking at the event, she said: "Thank you to the McMahon family for believing in me and providing me with a job I love.

"The energy and motivation  I get from these special children allows me to continue in the best job I could ever wish for."

Sue hasn't been back to south Wales for a while but she said that she is thinking about coming back to visit in the near future.

"I haven't been back to Wales for a long time, I have some family who still live there so I am working on coming back some time," she added.

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