Was Misty McMichael a wrestler? All about Steve McMichael’s wife and kid as Hall of Famer dies at 67

NFL legend Steve McMichael passed away at the age of 67 after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was initially diagnosed with the disease in 2021, as reported by the NFL.

His death was confirmed by sports anchor Jarrett Payton, who announced the news on X on April 23, 2025. He wrote:

“With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones," Payton began. "I’m grateful to have been with him in his final moments. Please keep Steve and his family your prayers. #Bears.”

After retiring from his NFL career, McMichael began wrestling in 1995. He competed primarily in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was part of the famous Four Horsemen stable. His wife Misty Davenport, stayed with him throughout his health battle.

Misty McMichael was not a professional wrestler. Although she was closely connected to the wrestling world through her husband’s career, she never wrestled professionally. But she did receive an offer from Vince McMahon (right before he retired) to team with her husband against Steve Austin and Debra in the ring, but she turned it down to prioritize Steve's health, according to a report in Fightful.

Here is everything to know about Steve McMichael’s wife Misty McMichael and their kids

According to a report in Pro Football Network, Steve McMichael married Misty McMichael on March 24, 2001, after divorcing his first wife, Debra, in 1998. His first marriage reportedly lasted for thirteen years. Debra was an actress and retired professional wrestling valet, as per Fandom.

Although not much is known about Misty, it is reported that she continued to support her husband since he was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, assisting him in daily activities. During his NFL Honors Ceremony in Los Angeles, Misty said,

“In the NFL world, we’ve known he should’ve been in the Hall of Fame a long time ago. But I wanted the whole world to know. And now, finally, the whole world knows forever and ever.”

Steve and Misty welcomed their daughter, Macy Dale, in 2008. According to her official website, she was born on August 31, 1970, in Romeoville, Illinois, US. She grew up in a middle-class household but never took an interest in her studies.

She worked as a professional stripper before meeting Steve. They met at Pearl Oyster Bar, in Austin, Texas, in March 1998. A year after that, they got engaged in 1999 in Venice, Italy, and married two years later. After their marriage, she quit her profession and accompanied Steve to his wrestling matches.

In August 2024, Misty represented her husband on the field when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Steve McMichael was also honored as the inaugural recipient of the ALS Courage Award, recognizing his bravery in battling the disease. She told Fox News,

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"I feel elated, I feel vindicated. I feel just very, very happy for him because this is his life's dream, and he's worked so hard his whole life for this. And when he could no longer speak for himself, I was honored and privileged to speak for him. And I'm just happy my voice was louder than his, and I can't believe that!"

According to a report in Chron, in 2008, Misty McMichael testified in support of Susan Wright during Wright's appeals related to her murder conviction. She provided an emotional testimony against the victim and her ex-fiancé, Jeffrey Wright, in which she described the physical and emotional abuse she suffered at his hands.

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