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====Debut and early feuds (2005–2006)====
====Debut and early feuds (2005–2006)====
{{See also|Vince's Devils#History|l1=Vince's Devils}}
{{See also|Vince's Devils#History|l1=Vince's Devils}}
Massaro initially found out about [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s (WWE) [[WWE Diva Search|2005 Raw Diva Search]] when she met a WWE casting director during a swimsuit pageant.<ref name=askmen>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_300/399_ashley_massaro.html|title=Ashley Massaro|publisher=AskMen|accessdate=2009-03-15}}</ref> After beating the seven other chosen finalists, Massaro was declared the winner on the August 15, 2005 edition of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''.<ref name="wwe08152005">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/|title=HBK screwed Hogan|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=August 15, 2005|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20051024091308/www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/|archivedate=September 24, 2005}}</ref> Her winnings included $250,000 and a one year contract with WWE.<ref name=IGN/><ref name="wwe08152005"/>
Massaro initially found out about [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s (WWE) [[WWE Diva Search|2005 Raw Diva Search]] when she met a WWE casting director during a swimsuit pageant.<ref name=askmen/> After beating the seven other chosen finalists, Massaro was declared the winner on the August 15, 2005 edition of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''.<ref name="wwe08152005">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/|title=HBK screwed Hogan|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=August 15, 2005|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20051024091308/www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/|archivedate=September 24, 2005}}</ref> Her winnings included $250,000 and a one year contract with WWE.<ref name=IGN/><ref name="wwe08152005"/>


A week later on ''Raw'', [[Candice Michelle]] and [[Torrie Wilson]] attacked Massaro after pretending to welcome her to ''Raw''.<ref name=askmen/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title= Jericho fired; Angle No 1 contender|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2005-08-22}}</ref> Candice Michelle and Wilson were soon joined by [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] in their [[feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Massaro. Victoria defeated Massaro in her in-ring debut match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08292005/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Tag Team Masterpiece|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-08-29}}</ref> Massaro was later joined by the returning [[Trish Stratus]], who helped Massaro fend off attacks from the three Divas. The pair defeated the trio—who became known as the [[Vince's Devils|Ladies in Pink]] (and later Vince's Devils)—on several occasions including at [[Unforgiven (2005)|Unforgiven]] and at ''WWE Homecoming'' in a 3-on-2 [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|Bra and Panties match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2005/results/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Unforgiven 2005 Results|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> Massaro continued to wrestle matches through the rest of 2005 and was involved in the annual [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Fulfill Your Fantasy Diva Battle Royal]] at [[Taboo Tuesday (2005)|Taboo Tuesday]] for her first shot at the [[WWE Women's Championship]].<ref name=pwi119>{{cite news|author=PWI Staff|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling’s historical cards"|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=119}}</ref> Massaro eliminated Candice Michelle before being eliminated by Victoria.<ref name=pwi119/> At [[New Year's Revolution (2006)|New Year's Revolution]] in January, Massaro won the first ever [[Professional wrestling match types#Gauntlet match|Bra and Panties Gauntlet match]] by being the final Diva left still wearing her clothes.<ref name=NYR2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2006/matches/15481644/results/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Ashley def. Victoria, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson and Maria (Bra & Panties Gauntlet Match)|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-01-08}}</ref> Following WWE tradition, to please the fans, she removed them herself before making her exit.<ref name=NYR2006/>
A week later on ''Raw'', [[Candice Michelle]] and [[Torrie Wilson]] attacked Massaro after pretending to welcome her to ''Raw''.<ref name=askmen/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title= Jericho fired; Angle No 1 contender|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2005-08-22}}</ref> Candice Michelle and Wilson were soon joined by [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] in their [[feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Massaro. Victoria defeated Massaro in her in-ring debut match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08292005/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Tag Team Masterpiece|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-08-29}}</ref> Massaro was later joined by the returning [[Trish Stratus]], who helped Massaro fend off attacks from the three Divas. The pair defeated the trio—who became known as the [[Vince's Devils|Ladies in Pink]] (and later Vince's Devils)—on several occasions including at [[Unforgiven (2005)|Unforgiven]] and at ''WWE Homecoming'' in a 3-on-2 [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|Bra and Panties match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2005/results/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Unforgiven 2005 Results|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> Massaro continued to wrestle matches through the rest of 2005 and was involved in the annual [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Fulfill Your Fantasy Diva Battle Royal]] at [[Taboo Tuesday (2005)|Taboo Tuesday]] for her first shot at the [[WWE Women's Championship]].<ref name=pwi119>{{cite news|author=PWI Staff|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling’s historical cards"|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=119}}</ref> Massaro eliminated Candice Michelle before being eliminated by Victoria.<ref name=pwi119/> At [[New Year's Revolution (2006)|New Year's Revolution]] in January, Massaro won the first ever [[Professional wrestling match types#Gauntlet match|Bra and Panties Gauntlet match]] by being the final Diva left still wearing her clothes.<ref name=NYR2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2006/matches/15481644/results/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Ashley def. Victoria, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson and Maria (Bra & Panties Gauntlet Match)|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-01-08}}</ref> Following WWE tradition, to please the fans, she removed them herself before making her exit.<ref name=NYR2006/>
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Massaro recovered from her injury and returned to the ring on the September 8, 2006 edition of ''SmackDown!'' where she, [[Paul London]], and [[Brian Kendrick]] defeated [[Aaron Stevens (wrestler)|Idol Stevens]], [[Kasey James|K.C. James]] and Michelle McCool in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09082006/|author=Hoffman, Brett|title=All the King's men|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-09-08}}</ref> Following the victory, Massaro became the valet for London and Kendrick, accompanying them to the ring for their matches on ''SmackDown!'' and pay-per-views.<ref name=release/>
Massaro recovered from her injury and returned to the ring on the September 8, 2006 edition of ''SmackDown!'' where she, [[Paul London]], and [[Brian Kendrick]] defeated [[Aaron Stevens (wrestler)|Idol Stevens]], [[Kasey James|K.C. James]] and Michelle McCool in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09082006/|author=Hoffman, Brett|title=All the King's men|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-09-08}}</ref> Following the victory, Massaro became the valet for London and Kendrick, accompanying them to the ring for their matches on ''SmackDown!'' and pay-per-views.<ref name=release/>


[[Image:BunnyMania.jpg|right|thumb|Massaro (far left) with tag team partner [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]] and Master of Ceremonies [[Snoop Dogg]] at [[WrestleMania XXIV]]]]
During the February 16, 2007 edition of ''SmackDown!'', Massaro unveiled her ''[[Playboy]]'' cover.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02162007/|title=Out of control|author=DiFino, Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/magazine/ashley-massaro/ashley-massaro.html|title=Ashley Massaro, The WWE diva takes it all off in her Playboy pictorial!|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=Playboy}}</ref> Surrounding the release of the magazine, Massaro engaged in a feud with Jillian Hall, who was jealous over the attention Massaro received due to the ''Playboy'' cover.<ref name=askmen/> At [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]], Massaro won the first ever Diva Invitational by removing her top to reveal her breasts which were covered with ''Playboy'' bunny pasties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2007/matches/3465668111/results/|author=DiFino, Lennie|title=All the right notes|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-18}}</ref> Massaro also began a feud with then [[WWE Women's Championship|WWE Women's Champion]], ''[[WWE Raw|Raw's]]'' [[Melina Perez|Melina]], who was angry over the publicity Massaro had been receiving because of the cover.<ref name=miztv>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03092007/|author= DiFino, Lennie|title=Dominant expressions|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-03-09}}</ref> On an episode of ''SmackDown!'', the rivalry was taken to the next level when a catfight broke out between the Divas on the inaugural edition of ''Miz TV''.<ref name=miztv/> At [[WrestleMania 23]], Melina defeated Massaro in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|LumberJill match]] to retain her title.<ref name=release/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania23/matches/39161842111/results/|title=Playboy Covered|author=Hoffman, Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-04-01}}</ref>
During the February 16, 2007 edition of ''SmackDown!'', Massaro unveiled her ''[[Playboy]]'' cover.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02162007/|title=Out of control|author=DiFino, Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/magazine/ashley-massaro/ashley-massaro.html|title=Ashley Massaro, The WWE diva takes it all off in her Playboy pictorial!|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=Playboy}}</ref> Surrounding the release of the magazine, Massaro engaged in a feud with Jillian Hall, who was jealous over the attention Massaro received due to the ''Playboy'' cover.<ref name=askmen/> At [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]], Massaro won the first ever Diva Invitational by removing her top to reveal her breasts which were covered with ''Playboy'' bunny pasties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2007/matches/3465668111/results/|author=DiFino, Lennie|title=All the right notes|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-18}}</ref> Massaro also began a feud with then [[WWE Women's Championship|WWE Women's Champion]], ''[[WWE Raw|Raw's]]'' [[Melina Perez|Melina]], who was angry over the publicity Massaro had been receiving because of the cover.<ref name=miztv>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03092007/|author= DiFino, Lennie|title=Dominant expressions|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-03-09}}</ref> On an episode of ''SmackDown!'', the rivalry was taken to the next level when a catfight broke out between the Divas on the inaugural edition of ''Miz TV''.<ref name=miztv/> At [[WrestleMania 23]], Melina defeated Massaro in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|LumberJill match]] to retain her title.<ref name=release/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania23/matches/39161842111/results/|title=Playboy Covered|author=Hoffman, Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-04-01}}</ref>
[[File:Ashley chalkphoto.jpg|thumb|left|Massaro in 2007.]]
[[File:Ashley chalkphoto.jpg|thumb|left|Massaro in 2007.]]
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Massaro grew up in [[Babylon (town), New York|Babylon, New York]], where her brother and father competed in amateur wrestling.<ref name=survivor/> She received her [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in Communication with a minor in Business from the [[State University of New York]].<ref name=survivor/>
Massaro grew up in [[Babylon (town), New York|Babylon, New York]], where her brother and father competed in amateur wrestling.<ref name=survivor/> She received her [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in Communication with a minor in Business from the [[State University of New York]].<ref name=survivor/>

Massaro previously dated fellow wrestler [[Matt Hardy]].<ref name=sun>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/37105/Matt-I-still-will-not-die.html|author=Lilsboys|authorlink=The LilsBoys|title=Matt: I still will not die|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|accessdate=April 12, 2012|date=August 1, 2007}}</ref> Afterward, she dated wrestler [[Paul London]]. Massaro also had a relationship with [[Chuck Comeau]] of the band [[Simple Plan]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1203113713.shtml|title=Ashley Massaro Note|accessdate=2008-02-15|publisher=WrestleView|author=Martin, Adam}}</ref>

Massaro has one daughter.<ref name=release/> When her daughter became sick in mid-2008, Massaro asked for an early release from WWE to care for her.<ref name=release/>

In May 2008, ''[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]]'' alleged that Massaro was employed by a Los Angeles escort agency, which was being investigated by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]].<ref name="pandc"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingherald.com/headlines.php?subaction=showfull&id=1209828135&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&|title=WWE Diva Ashley Massaro listed in Rolling Stone article of high-end escort service|date=2008-05-03|author=Landau, Mike|accessdate=2008-05-03|publisher=The Wrestling Herald}}</ref> On her MySpace page, Massaro said she was "beyond upset" and urged fans "don't believe it for a second."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=61214741&blogID=389555575&Mytoken=93DA83CF-BB10-45F6-90D7CEDAD8EE65BA185975637|title=False. False. False.|author=Massaro, Ashley|publisher=MySpace|accessdate=2008-05-03|date=2008-05-03}}</ref> Although another bikini model named Ashley Massaro surfaced during the allegations, ''Rolling Stone'' stood by its story.<ref name=pandc/>

She has several [[tattoo]]s, including a black and pink [[nautical star]] on the back of both of her elbows;<ref name=askmen>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_300/399_ashley_massaro.html|title=Ashley Massaro|publisher=AskMen|accessdate=2009-03-15}}</ref> a pink and red [[dragon]] surrounding [[kanji]] lettering that translates to 'Trust No One' going down the right side of her torso;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61214741&blogId=404173255|title=Gimme a HELL F’N YEAH!!!Oh and new ink|author=Massaro, Ashley|publisher=MySpace|accessdate=2009-03-15|date=June 9, 2008}}</ref> symbols on the small of her lower back; and a butterfly on her right hip. She also has several [[piercings]], including a '[[Monroe piercing|Monroe']] (a piercing near the upper lip that resembles a [[beauty mark]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CO&s_site=charlotte&p_multi=CO&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FE98258AF7E9862&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=A Piercing Question: Is that a a beauty mark?|publisher=The Charlotte Observer|accessdate=2009-04-28|date=November 2, 2003|quote=I keep seeing young women with what looks like a beauty mark near their upper lip, but it's really a piercing. You'll hear the piercing referred to as... a Monroe...}}</ref> and '[[Lip piercing#Bites|Snakebites']] (a piercing on each side of the lower lip).<ref name=survivor/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/272199_wellspent31.html|title=Well Spent: Body piercing is outside law, 2 parents find|author=Heckman, Candace|publisher=Seattle Post Intelligencer|accessdate=2009-04-28|date=May 31, 2006}}</ref>


==In wrestling==
==In wrestling==
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Ashley Massaro
Ashley Massaro, Los Angeles, CA on October 1, 2011
Born (1979-05-26) May 26, 1979 (age 45)[1][2]
Babylon, New York[1][3]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ashley
Ashley Massaro
Billed height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[4]
Billed weight112 lb (51 kg)[4]
Billed fromNew York, New York
Trained byDave Finlay[5]
Ricky Steamboat[5]
Trish Stratus[5]
DebutJune 27, 2005

Ashley Marie Massaro[1] (born May 26, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, valet and general manager. currently signed to World Independent Ladies Division Wrestling. She is best known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and her appearance on Survivor: China.

Massaro made her debut in WWE after winning the Diva Search in 2005. Following an initial rivalry with Vince's Devils, an alliance of female villains, she became the valet for the WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick. Her most high profile matches were a WWE Women's Championship match against Melina Perez at WrestleMania 23 and a Playboy Bunnymania Lumberjill match at WrestleMania XXIV. She left WWE in mid-2008. During her tenure in the company, she appeared on the covers of several magazines, including the April 2007 issue of Playboy. She has made guest appearances on several television shows and performed in music videos.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment (2005–2008)

Debut and early feuds (2005–2006)

See also: Vince's Devils

Massaro initially found out about World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) 2005 Raw Diva Search when she met a WWE casting director during a swimsuit pageant.[6] After beating the seven other chosen finalists, Massaro was declared the winner on the August 15, 2005 edition of Raw.[7] Her winnings included $250,000 and a one year contract with WWE.[1][7]

A week later on Raw, Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson attacked Massaro after pretending to welcome her to Raw.[6][8] Candice Michelle and Wilson were soon joined by Victoria in their feud with Massaro. Victoria defeated Massaro in her in-ring debut match.[9] Massaro was later joined by the returning Trish Stratus, who helped Massaro fend off attacks from the three Divas. The pair defeated the trio—who became known as the Ladies in Pink (and later Vince's Devils)—on several occasions including at Unforgiven and at WWE Homecoming in a 3-on-2 Bra and Panties match.[10] Massaro continued to wrestle matches through the rest of 2005 and was involved in the annual Fulfill Your Fantasy Diva Battle Royal at Taboo Tuesday for her first shot at the WWE Women's Championship.[11] Massaro eliminated Candice Michelle before being eliminated by Victoria.[11] At New Year's Revolution in January, Massaro won the first ever Bra and Panties Gauntlet match by being the final Diva left still wearing her clothes.[12] Following WWE tradition, to please the fans, she removed them herself before making her exit.[12]

Through the early part of 2006, Massaro became the victim of a series of attacks from Mickie James.[13] At the Royal Rumble, James defeated Massaro with then Women's Champion, Trish Stratus, as the special guest referee.[14] Massaro got her revenge one week later by pinning James in the rematch on Raw.[15] During the February 20, 2006 edition of Raw, however, Massaro suffered a fractured left fibula while being eliminated from the Women's Battle Royal,[16] and her feud with James was cut short.[13] She underwent surgery to insert a five-inch metal plate and eight screws into her leg.[6] During her recovery, Massaro still occasionally appeared on Raw as part of the Stratus/James feud, albeit in a non-active role.[13]

She returned to television on June 2, now on SmackDown!, as a special guest commentator during the Kristal Marshall versus Jillian Hall match.[17] Massaro later aligned herself with Hall, and they feuded with Michelle McCool and Marshall. Massaro won her SmackDown! debut match on July 21, when she teamed up with Hall to defeat McCool and Marshall.[18] At The Great American Bash, Massaro won the Fatal Four-Way Bra and Panties match by removing all of her opponents clothing.[19] On the August 4 edition of SmackDown!, Massaro broke her knuckle in a match against Marshall.[20][21]

London and Kendrick, Raw and release (2006–2008)

See also: Paul London and Brian Kendrick

Massaro recovered from her injury and returned to the ring on the September 8, 2006 edition of SmackDown! where she, Paul London, and Brian Kendrick defeated Idol Stevens, K.C. James and Michelle McCool in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team match.[22] Following the victory, Massaro became the valet for London and Kendrick, accompanying them to the ring for their matches on SmackDown! and pay-per-views.[13]

Massaro (far left) with tag team partner Maria and Master of Ceremonies Snoop Dogg at WrestleMania XXIV

During the February 16, 2007 edition of SmackDown!, Massaro unveiled her Playboy cover.[23][24] Surrounding the release of the magazine, Massaro engaged in a feud with Jillian Hall, who was jealous over the attention Massaro received due to the Playboy cover.[6] At No Way Out, Massaro won the first ever Diva Invitational by removing her top to reveal her breasts which were covered with Playboy bunny pasties.[25] Massaro also began a feud with then WWE Women's Champion, Raw's Melina, who was angry over the publicity Massaro had been receiving because of the cover.[26] On an episode of SmackDown!, the rivalry was taken to the next level when a catfight broke out between the Divas on the inaugural edition of Miz TV.[26] At WrestleMania 23, Melina defeated Massaro in a LumberJill match to retain her title.[13][27]

Massaro in 2007.

After WrestleMania, Massaro continued as a valet for WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick.[4] In storyline, on the April 13 episode of SmackDown!, Massaro was attacked by Jillian Hall.[28] In reality, Massaro had loosened a screw in her ankle, which had been inserted the previous year after she legitimately fractured her tibia and fibula while in a battle royal.[6][29] Massaro returned, but it was short lived when on the June 8 edition of SmackDown!, Massaro was suspended indefinitely after accidentally spilling Mr. McMahon's coffee on him.[6][30] In reality, Massaro was taking time off to participate on the show Survivor.[13]

Massaro returned on January 7, 2008 to the Raw brand, winning a Divas Lingerie Pillow Fight against Maria, Jillian Hall, Melina, and Mickie James.[31] Massaro replaced Candice Michelle, who was out with an injury, in the Playboy Bunnymania Lumberjack match at WrestleMania XXIV alongside Maria, losing to Beth Phoenix and Melina.[32] Massaro also participated in a 12 Diva Tag Team match at Backlash where Massaro speared Layla, but her team lost after she was attacked by Phoenix.[13] Massaro was released from her WWE contract on July 9, 2008.[33] A week prior to her release, she announced that she had asked to be let go from her contract due to her daughter being sick.[13]

World Independent Ladies' Division (2011–Present)

On August 29, 2011, it was announced that Ashley became a part of WILD Wrestling.[34][35] On October 1, WILD owner Travis Leland signed Ashley as the new general manager of the promotion.

Other media

Survivor

Massaro was a contestant on CBS's Survivor: China in 2007.[2][36] Massaro approached the WWE with the idea of doing the show, and after going through the casting process, she found out she made the show ten days before she had to leave for China to film.[37] Prior to the experience, Massaro had never been camping before, so to train for the show she had to get used to being outside.[37] She was assigned to the Zhan Hu tribe in the first episode and quickly began quarreling with fellow contestant Dave Cruser.[38] In the second episode, Massaro was voted off after six days with a 6–1 vote.[38]

Modeling and acting

She has competed in Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageants and was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA in 2002 and Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in August 2004.[2][3][6] She has appeared in FHM, Stuff, Maxim, and on the cover of Playboy after joining WWE,[6] though she had previously posed for Playboy in 2003 and 2004.[39] Massaro tried out for Playboy scouts when they were searching for models for The 50th Anniversary Playmate Hunt.[40] She appeared in the accompanying pictorial in the December 2003.[40] In addition, she has appeared in both Femme Fatale and Flex magazines.[2][6] Massaro has also hosted several E! channel Wild On! episodes and appeared on Breaking Bonaduce as Danny Bonaduce's personal trainer.[2][13] Massaro has guest starred on an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition alongside WWE Superstars John Cena and Batista.[2] In addition, she has appeared in campaign ads for both Hawaiian Tropic and Yamaha.[6]

In February 2007, Massaro and Glenn "Kane" Jacobs filmed an episode of the CW's Smallville that aired on March 22, 2007.[2] In April 2007, Massaro also appeared as a guest on Fuse TV's show The Sauce.[2][41] On April 20, 2007, Massaro and several other Divas filmed Timbaland's video, "Throw It on Me" featuring The Hives.[42] In 2008, she appeared in Rev Theory's video for "Hell Yeah."[43]

Personal life

Massaro grew up in Babylon, New York, where her brother and father competed in amateur wrestling.[2] She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with a minor in Business from the State University of New York.[2]

Massaro previously dated fellow wrestler Matt Hardy.[44] Afterward, she dated wrestler Paul London. Massaro also had a relationship with Chuck Comeau of the band Simple Plan [45]

Massaro has one daughter.[13] When her daughter became sick in mid-2008, Massaro asked for an early release from WWE to care for her.[13]

In May 2008, Rolling Stone alleged that Massaro was employed by a Los Angeles escort agency, which was being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[39][46] On her MySpace page, Massaro said she was "beyond upset" and urged fans "don't believe it for a second."[47] Although another bikini model named Ashley Massaro surfaced during the allegations, Rolling Stone stood by its story.[39]

She has several tattoos, including a black and pink nautical star on the back of both of her elbows;[6] a pink and red dragon surrounding kanji lettering that translates to 'Trust No One' going down the right side of her torso;[48] symbols on the small of her lower back; and a butterfly on her right hip. She also has several piercings, including a 'Monroe' (a piercing near the upper lip that resembles a beauty mark)[49] and 'Snakebites' (a piercing on each side of the lower lip).[2][50]

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

Footnotes

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Ashley's Survivor Profile". CBS.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  3. ^ a b c "Ashley's profile (archived)". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2007-04-29.
  4. ^ a b c d "Ashley Massaro". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. ^ a b c "Diva Search... For Talent". Retrieved 2012-03-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |published= ignored (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Ashley Massaro". AskMen. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  7. ^ a b "HBK screwed Hogan". World Wrestling Entertainment. August 15, 2005. Archived from the original on September 24, 2005. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; October 24, 2005 suggested (help)
  8. ^ "Jericho fired; Angle No 1 contender". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2005-08-22. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  9. ^ "Tag Team Masterpiece". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  10. ^ "Unforgiven 2005 Results". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  11. ^ a b PWI Staff (2007). "Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts". "Wrestling’s historical cards". Kappa Publishing. p. 119.
  12. ^ a b "Ashley def. Victoria, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson and Maria (Bra & Panties Gauntlet Match)". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2006-01-08. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Waldman, Jon (July 10, 2008). "Diva's request granted - Ashley released from WWE". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
  14. ^ "Mickie James def. Ashley". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2006-01-29. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  15. ^ "The Road to WrestleMania". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  16. ^ "Ashley Injury Update". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2006-02-22. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  17. ^ Hoffman, Brett (2006-06-02). "All hail the king". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  18. ^ Tello, Craig (2006-07-21). "Countdown to the Bash". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  19. ^ Hunt, Jen (2006-07-23). "It's always Ashley, Ashley, Ashley". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2009-09-16.
  20. ^ "Ashley Injured". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2006-08-05. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  21. ^ Hoffman, Brett (2006-08-04). "Challenge from the grave". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  22. ^ Hoffman, Brett (2006-09-08). "All the King's men". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  23. ^ DiFino, Lennie (2007-02-16). "Out of control". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  24. ^ "Ashley Massaro, The WWE diva takes it all off in her Playboy pictorial!". Playboy. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  25. ^ DiFino, Lennie (2007-02-18). "All the right notes". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  26. ^ a b DiFino, Lennie (2007-03-09). "Dominant expressions". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  27. ^ Hoffman, Brett (2007-04-01). "Playboy Covered". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  28. ^ DiFino, Lennie (2007-04-13). "Polar opposites". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  29. ^ DiFino, Lennie (2007-04-14). "Ashley to have surgery". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-04-04.
  30. ^ Tello, Craig (2007-06-08). "Chairman's descent". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
  31. ^ Adkins, Greg (2008-01-07). "Ashley's Back!". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
  32. ^ Plummer, Dale (March 31, 2008). "Mayweather, Orton survive Mania; Edge, Flair don't". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  33. ^ "Ashley Massaro released". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  34. ^ List of women's wrestling promotions in the United States#World Independent Ladies Division Wrestling.
  35. ^ "WILD - World Independent Ladies' Division: New WILD Warrior - Ashley Massaro!". officialwild.blogspot.com. 2011-08-29. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  36. ^ Medalis, Kara A. (2007-08-20). "'Survivor' Diva". Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  37. ^ a b Huff, Richard (2007-09-17). "WWE's Ashley Massaro grapples to pin down 'Survivor' win". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
  38. ^ a b Rocchio, Christopher (September 28, 2007). "Interview: Ashley Massaro dishes about her 'Survivor' smackdown". Reality TV World. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  39. ^ a b c Mooneyham, Mike (May 11, 2008). "WWE diva Massaro denies call girl allegations". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  40. ^ a b "The Great 50th Anniversary Playmate Hunt". Playboy. 2003. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  41. ^ Hoffman, Brett (2007-04-12). "Sexiest Woman on Fuse". Retrieved 2007-04-14.
  42. ^ Medalis, Kara A. (2007-04-20). "The Sexiest Women in L.A." World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
  43. ^ "We've Got New Stuff" (PDF). Promo Only. August 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  44. ^ Lilsboys (August 1, 2007). "Matt: I still will not die". The Sun. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
  45. ^ Martin, Adam. "Ashley Massaro Note". WrestleView. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
  46. ^ Landau, Mike (2008-05-03). "WWE Diva Ashley Massaro listed in Rolling Stone article of high-end escort service". The Wrestling Herald. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  47. ^ Massaro, Ashley (2008-05-03). "False. False. False". MySpace. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  48. ^ Massaro, Ashley (June 9, 2008). "Gimme a HELL F'N YEAH!!!Oh and new ink". MySpace. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  49. ^ "A Piercing Question: Is that a a beauty mark?". The Charlotte Observer. November 2, 2003. Retrieved 2009-04-28. I keep seeing young women with what looks like a beauty mark near their upper lip, but it's really a piercing. You'll hear the piercing referred to as... a Monroe...
  50. ^ Heckman, Candace (May 31, 2006). "Well Spent: Body piercing is outside law, 2 parents find". Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  51. ^ Hubbard, Aaron (2009-03-26). "What's All the Hubbub: Wrestlemania XXIII". 411Mania.com. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
  52. ^ Waldman, Jon (January 24, 2006). "Raw: Michaels/Benjamin II doesn't disappoint". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  53. ^ a b Burris, Kyle. "Theme Song Lyrics". Official fansite. Retrieved 2009-04-22.

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