MariaThe Pink Ranger |height = |weight = [|birth_date = ][|birth_place = Ottawa, Illinois][|resides = Los Angeles, California|trainer = Ohio Valley Wrestling]
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Florida Championship Wrestling|debut = November 1, 2004[|retired =|website =}}Maria Louise Kanellis (born February 25, 1982)]
Kanellis's career began as a contestant on the reality show Outback Jack in 2004. In the same year, she placed fifth in the Raw Diva Search, but was later hired by WWE as a backstage interviewer. Kanellis began competing in the ring as a wrestler in 2005. She also posed for the April 2008 cover of Playboy magazine, which was incorporated into a storyline on Raw. She released her debut album Sevin Sins on April 13, 2010 on iTunes.
Early lifeKanellis was born in Ottawa, Illinois.[ She has two younger siblings; a brother named Bill and a sister named Janny.]
Professional wrestling careerWorld Wrestling EntertainmentDiva Search and debut (2004?2005)She competed in the Raw Diva Search in 2006,[ deciding to enter the contest after seeing an advertisement while watching Raw.][ Maria began making appearances at the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) training facility under head trainer Paul Heyman][ and her work at OVW earned her a spot on the Raw brand roster.][ Maria was brought on to Raw as a ditzy backstage interviewer and the host of WWE KissCam in November 2004.][ Maria was given the dumb blonde gimmick despite having brown hair. She quickly earned a reputation as the oblivious backstage reporter?Maria seemed to ask the wrong questions, irritating and amusing WWE Superstars and Divas.]
In 2007, Maria began to get very physical?in and out of the ring. She was defeated in her first official match on the January 10, 2005 episode of Raw by Christy Hemme in a Lingerie Pillow Fight.[ She also competed in a Fulfill Your Fantasy Diva Battle Royal at Taboo Tuesday for the WWE Women's Championship but was the first to be eliminated by Trish Stratus and Mickie James.][ On November 14, Maria competed in a non-title Diva Battle Royal at the Eddie Guerrero tribute Raw show. Maria stood by herself for most of the match, only getting involved when she saw the opportunity to eliminate a competitor, a strategy that proved effective as she eliminated both Jillian Hall and Victoria. She was one of the last three women left in the match but was eliminated by both Melina and Trish Stratus.]
On the November 28 episode of Raw, Maria interviewed then-Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff and asked him whether or not he thought he was going to be fired. He then booked her in a match with Kurt Angle out of spite, and Maria was laid out with the Angle Slam.
Various Feuds; relationship with Santino Marella (2006?2008) and Maria were an on-screen couple in 2007 and 2008.]]In early 2006, Maria defeated Victoria in a match.[ Afterward, she was attacked by Vince's Devils (Victoria, Torrie Wilson, and Candice Michelle), but she was saved by Ashley Massaro. During a commercial break that night, Vince McMahon announced a Gauntlet Bra & Panties Match for New Year's Revolution between all five girls that had previously been in the ring.][ On April 10, episode of Raw, Maria received a shot at the WWE Women's Championship, but was defeated by the defending champion Mickie James.]
Maria teamed with John Cena (who kissed her in the backstage) to take on Edge and Lita in the main event on the February 6 episode of Raw.[ Maria scored the victory after a spear meant for Cena hit Lita.]
On the January 1, 2007 episode of Raw, Maria attempted to interview Kevin Federline but was instead slapped by Melina and called a "bitch". This led to a match between the two later that night, with Melina winning with a roll-up following a failed attempt at a dropkick. At New Year's Revolution, Maria and Candice Michelle ran to the ring during the Women's Championship match between Victoria and Mickie James to stop Melina from interfering, helping their friend Mickie to retain the championship.
and Master of Ceremonies Snoop Dogg at WrestleMania XXIV]]Maria began an on-screen romance with Santino Marella in June 2007. She also resumed competing in the ring occasionally, often jobbing, or losing quickly, in short matches. On the November 5 episode of Raw, Marella was confronted by the returning Stone Cold Steve Austin for criticizing his movie, The Condemned. As a part of the storyline, the argument ended as Marella received a Stone Cold Stunner from Austin, who then went backstage, only to return with a Budweiser beer truck to hose down Marella and Maria with beer.
After former Playboy cover-girl Ashley Massaro's return in early 2008, Kanellis engaged in backstage segments where Ashley suggested Maria should be on the cover of Playboy, including at the Royal Rumble, to the disdain of Marella.[ During her Playboy cover unveiling, Maria's cover was plastered over with images of Marella.][ After Marella offered an ultimatum of posing for the magazine or staying with him as a couple,][ Maria, along with Ashley, (who replaced Candice Michelle) were defeated by Phoenix and Melina at WrestleMania XXIV in a Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjack match.]
SmackDown! (2008?2010)As part of the 2008 WWE Supplemental Draft, Maria was drafted to the SmackDown brand. She made her debut on the August 1 episode of SmackDown by defeating Victoria.[http://www.xegen.com/hot-videos/michelle-mccool-maria-vs-natalya-maryse-v45710]On the September 5 episode of SmackDown!, Maria lost to Maryse in a #1 contender's match.[http://maria-kanellis.org/2009/03/17/smackdown-top-10-diva-moments/] Maria lost a subsequent match for the title against then-champion McCool.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11142008/divaschampionship] She participated in the Raw Divas vs. Smackdown Divas match at Survivor Series where she eliminated Jillian Hall, but still her team lost.[http://www.wrestlenewz.com/wrestling/wwe-results/wwe-survivor-series-2008-results/]
On the December 19 episode of SmackDown! she got an upset victory over McCool.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12052008/mccoolvsmaria] But was defeated by Maryse in a number one contenders match for the title.[http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi2864907033/] On the December 26 episode of SmackDown!, she served as a guest referee in the Divas Championship match between Maryse and McCool where Maryse became the new champion.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07252008/mccoolvsmaryse] After the match McCool turned heel and attacked Maria injuring her shoulder.[http://www.revolutionmyspace.com/view_video_64/michelle_mccool] Maria returned and attacked McCool during a match, On the January 21 episode of SmackDown.[http://maria-kanellis.org/2009/02/07/maria-returns-to-smackdown-in-720p-hd/]On the February 10 episode of SmackDown, Maria defeated McCool following interference from Eve Torres.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/25/showphotos/misswrestlemania]
She made her in ring return on the July 3 episode of SmackDown teaming with Melina to defeat McCool and Layla.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwesuperstars/archive/20090924/divastag]Soon after, she entered into an on-screen relationship with Dolph Ziggler, despite her being a fan favorite and him being a villainous character.[http://forums.wrestlezone.com/showthread.php?t=64153] At Night of Champions, Maria accompanied Ziggler to his match with Rey Mysterio.[http://www.wwe.com/videos/night-of-champions-intercontinental-champion-rey-mysterio-vs-dolph-ziggler-10992028] In the following weeks, Melina implied that Ziggler was cheating on Maria, which Maria did not believe. Maria and Dolph Ziggler later broke up on the October 10 episode of SmackDown in a backstage segment, after she cost him his match.[http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/wrestling/blog/2009/09/quick_hits_on_wwe_superstars_9.html][http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/maria-kanellis/articles/93295/title/maria-kanellis-dolph-ziggler-break-up]
Maria then took a brief hiatus from the ring to film the Celebrity Apprentice but returned on the December 4 episode of SmackDown by helping Mickie James fend off an attack by Michelle McCool and Layla.[http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12042009/photos/triplethreatmatch]On December 14, Maria won the Slammy Award for Diva of the Year, which was voted for by WWE fans.[http://www.diva-dirt.com/2009/12/21/maria-thinks-twitter-helped-in-slammy-win/] On the February 12, 2010, episode of SmackDown, Maria began an onscreen relationship with Matt Hardy.[http://www.myspace.com/ammfansite/photos/17176121]Her last match in WWE was a six-person tag team match on the February 25 episode of WWE Superstars, where she, Hardy, and The Great Khali lost to The Hart Dynasty and Natalya Neidhart.
In March 2013, it was reported that Kanellis, along with several other former divas, had been contacted about returning to WWE. In April 2013, Kanellis confirmed the reports that she and others had been contacted to return to the company for a match at Wrestlemania. She also confirmed that the match had been cancelled.
Ring of Honor (2011?present) thumb|Maria with her real-life boyfriend Bennett |Mike Bennett at ROH'S Showdown in the Sun in March 2012.]Maria confirmed via her Twitter account that she would be appearing at Ring of Honor's Final Battle pay-per-view on December 23, 2011. She accompanied her real-life boyfriend Mike Bennett, in a three-way elimination match against Jay Lethal and El Generico for the ROH World Television Championship. At the event, Bennett was unsuccessful in winning the title.
On June 21 tapings of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Kanellis accompied Bennett and Bob to ring where they lost to Edwards and Cole. After the match, Kanellis along with Mike Bennett, Brutal Bob attacking Adam Cole and Eddie Edwards but was stopped by ?The Queen of Wrestling? Sara Del Rey hit the ring to stop it and attempted to put an ankle lock on Kanellis.
In September 2012, Kanellis and Bennett would be involved in a storyline with Mike Mondo after kissed Kanellis during one of Bennett's match distracting him and costing him his match.
On December 16 at Doomsday pay-per-view, Kanellis along with Bob accompied Bennett to the ring where he defeated Jerry Lynn in his final ROH match before retirement.
Family Wrestling Entertainment / FWE (2012?present) On February 25, 2012, Maria wrestled her first match since being released by WWE defeating Tara in the first round of the tournament to determine the inaugural FWE Women's Champion after an interference from Winter whom defeated Brooke Tessmacher early the night.
On July 28, 2012, Maria defeated Winter to regain the FWE Women's Championship. Other promotions (2012?present) Maria made her debut for Pro Wrestling Syndicate (PWS) at the PWS Refuse To Lose event on April 5, where she teamed up with Brittney Savage in a losing effort to the team of Jillian Hall and Reby Sky in a divas-tag-team match.[http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=91185]
In 2012, Kanellis has took part of Crossfire Wrestling as their Creative Director. In a wrestling interview Kanellis stated on the recent actions of Jessicka Havok,
DiscographyEPs
Other mediaIn 2004, she was a contestant on the reality show, Outback Jack.
left|thumb|Maria visited American troops in Iraq in December 2007.During the week of November 5, 2007, she appeared on five episodes of Family Feud with several other WWE superstars.[ On August 17, 2008, Maria, Candice Michelle, and Eve Torres were on an episode of Sunset Tan. That same year, FHM named her 53rd of 100 on their "The Sexiest Women 2008" list.]
Kanellis was first asked to pose for Playboy when she was nineteen years old, but she turned down the offer in fear of embarrassing her sister.[ She eventually posed for the cover of the April 2008 issue, with an accompanying nude pictorial.][ For the pictorial, she chose her own wardrobe and made the black hooded jacket she wore in one of the photos.]
On December 17, 2009 she was a guest host on G4's Attack of the Show.
Kanellis also began a singing career and released her debut album Sevin Sins on April 13, 2010, with "Fantasy" as the first single.
In early 2011, Kanellis starred in online comedy webshow Funny or Die, and in March 2011 she launched her own perfume line called Signature. In September 2011, Maria will launch her DVD line in conjunction with Code Red DVD called Maria's B Movie Mayhem.
Kanellis will be appearing in Manos: The Search for Valley Lodge, the upcoming 2013 sequel to the cult movie The Hands of Fate.
Personal lifeKanellis started dating fellow wrestler CM Punk in late 2005.
In wrestling in 2007]]thumb|right|Kanellis as the FWE Women's Champion
- Finishing moves
- Beautiful Bulldog
- Diving clothesline
- Diving crossbody
- Abdominal stretch transitioned into an chin lock
- Backbreaker
- Bronco buster
- Drop toe-hold
- Headscissors takedown
- Leaping clothesline, to upcoming opponent
- Low dropkick
- Monkey flip, sometimes out of a corner
- Seeing Stars
[WWE Magazine, April 2008, page 18, 2008] (Handstand calf kick) - Schoolgirl roll-up
- Spilt-legged fist drop
- Lifting gutbuster
- Nicknames
- "First Lady of ROH"
- "The First Lady of Wrestling"
- Wrestlers managed
- Santino Marella
- Dolph Ziggler
- Mike Bennett
- The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)
- Managers
- Santino Marella
- Candice Michelle
- Trish Stratus
- Entrance themes
- "Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Party" by Jim Johnston
- "With Legs Like That" by Zebrahead
Championships and accomplishments- Family Wrestling Entertainment
- FWE Women's Championship (2 times, current)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked her # 21 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2008.
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- Slammy Award for Diva of the Year (2009)
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{{Persondata | NAME = Kanellis, Maria| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Maria| SHORT DESCRIPTION = professional wrestler, valet, singer-songwriter, actress, and model| DATE OF BIRTH = 1982-02-25| PLACE OF BIRTH = Ottawa, Illinois| DATE OF DEATH =| PLACE OF DEATH =}}1982 birthsAmerican beauty pageant contestantsAmerican female modelsAmerican female professional wrestlersAmerican female singersLiving peopleNorthern Illinois University alumniPeople from Ottawa, IllinoisParticipants in American reality television seriesProfessional wrestling managers and valetsThe Apprentice contestantsWWE Diva Search contestants
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