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'''Melina Perez'''<ref name="oww"/> (born March 9, 1979) is an American [[model (person)|model]], [[actress]], [[professional wrestler]] and [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]]. She is best known for her time with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] under the ring name '''Melina'''. |
'''Melina Perez'''<ref name="oww"/> (born March 9, 1979) is an American [[model (person)|model]], [[actress]], [[professional wrestler]] and [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]]. She is best known for her time with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] under the ring name '''Melina'''. |
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In 2000, Perez began training to be a [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] at [[Jesse Hernandez]]'s School of Hard Knocks, and made her debut in 2002.<ref name="internetconfessions2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/022307?cid=WWEADP-47 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 2|last=Perez|first=Melina|accessdate= 2007-03-06|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2007-02-23 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071014174107/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/022307?cid=WWEADP-47 |archivedate = 2007-10-14}}</ref> In late 2002, Perez auditioned for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s [[reality show]] ''[[WWE Tough Enough|Tough Enough III]]'', but was eliminated in first round,<ref name="wwe">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/melina|title=Melina's WWE Alumni Profile|accessdate= 2012-03-19|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="socal"/><ref name="Business Wire">{{cite news|title=Season Premier of WWE Tough Enough 3 Airs on MTV on Thursday, October 17th at 10 pm ET/PT|publisher=Business Wire| date=2002-10-07}}</ref><ref name="corporate.wwe.com">{{cite web|url= http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_10_07.jsp|title=21 Semi-Finalists Are Whittled Down to the Final 13 Competitors Vying To Become the Next WWET Superstars|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=WWE|date= 2002-10-07| quote=The 21 semi-finalists featured in the season premiere are:[...]Melina, 23 yrs old, Hesperia, CA}}</ref> and was inspired by [[Al Snow]] to continue pursuing her wrestling career.<ref name="Gargiulo">{{cite web|url= http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/341-03132008-1502325.html|title=WWE Diva, Melina speaks to phillyBurbs.com|last=Gargiulo|first=Eric|publisher=PhillyBurbs|accessdate=2008-06-14|date=2008-03-14|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204132225/http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/341-03132008-1502325.html|archivedate=December 4, 2008}}</ref> In March 2004, Perez signed a contract with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE), and was assigned to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW), WWE's [[Farm team|developmental territory]],<ref name="oww"/> where she began managing [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Nitro]] and [[Joey Mercury]], dubbed [[MNM (wrestling)|MNM]], to three reigns as [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/|title=WWE Tag Team Championship title history|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate= 2007-11-13}}</ref> as well as Nitro to two reigns as [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWE Intercontinental Champion]].<ref name="oww"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/|title=Intercontinental Championship title history| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate= 2007-11-13}}</ref><ref name="misscalifornia">{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/29/1062165.html|title=Melina wants to do it all|last=Zerr|first=Scott|accessdate= 2007-01-01|publisher=Edmonton Sun|date= 2005-05-29}}</ref> Perez is a three-time [[WWE Women's Championship (1956-2010)|WWE Women's Champion]],<ref name="wwe_a">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/4598294|title=Inside WWE > Title History > Women's > 20070424 – Melina|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name="Adkins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2009/matches/9029660/results/|accessdate=2011-01-25|date=2009-01-25|last=Adkins|first= Greg|title=Viva Melina!|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> and a two-time [[WWE Divas Championship|WWE Divas Champion]].<ref name="wwe.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10122009/|title=Viper tension|date=2009-10-12|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2010-07-27|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name=SummerSlam2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17150/105/|title=WWE SummerSlam match-by-match coverage from Los Angeles|date=2010-08-15|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|accessdate=2010-08-18|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> After winning her second WWE Divas Championship, Perez became the first woman in WWE history to become a multiple-time champion with both the Women's and Divas titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smartmarkradio.com/top-25-sexiest-female-wrestlers-of-all-time/ |title=Top 25 Sexiest Female Wrestlers of All Time |publisher=Smart Mark Radio |accessdate=2013-12-09}}</ref> Famed for her flexibility, utilized during her entrance and in her in-ring maneuvers, Perez was called "one of the best wrestlers in the world" by [[Bret Hart]], and cited by WWE as having "perhaps the most impressive arsenal of offensive maneuvers in WWE history."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/top25/impactfulwomen/page-13 |title=Top 25 Most Impactful Women |publisher=WWE.com |accessdate=2013-12-09}}</ref> |
In 2000, Perez began training to be a [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] at [[Jesse Hernandez]]'s School of Hard Knocks, and made her debut in 2002.<ref name="internetconfessions2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/022307?cid=WWEADP-47 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 2|last=Perez|first=Melina|accessdate= 2007-03-06|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2007-02-23 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071014174107/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/022307?cid=WWEADP-47 |archivedate = 2007-10-14}}</ref> In late 2002, Perez auditioned for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s [[reality show]] ''[[WWE Tough Enough|Tough Enough III]]'', but was eliminated in first round,<ref name="wwe">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/melina|title=Melina's WWE Alumni Profile|accessdate= 2012-03-19|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="socal"/><ref name="Business Wire">{{cite news|title=Season Premier of WWE Tough Enough 3 Airs on MTV on Thursday, October 17th at 10 pm ET/PT|publisher=Business Wire| date=2002-10-07}}</ref><ref name="corporate.wwe.com">{{cite web|url= http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_10_07.jsp|title=21 Semi-Finalists Are Whittled Down to the Final 13 Competitors Vying To Become the Next WWET Superstars|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=WWE|date= 2002-10-07| quote=The 21 semi-finalists featured in the season premiere are:[...]Melina, 23 yrs old, Hesperia, CA}}</ref> and was inspired by [[Al Snow]] to continue pursuing her wrestling career.<ref name="Gargiulo">{{cite web|url= http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/341-03132008-1502325.html|title=WWE Diva, Melina speaks to phillyBurbs.com|last=Gargiulo|first=Eric|publisher=PhillyBurbs|accessdate=2008-06-14|date=2008-03-14|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204132225/http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/341-03132008-1502325.html|archivedate=December 4, 2008}}</ref> In March 2004, Perez signed a contract with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE), and was assigned to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW), WWE's [[Farm team|developmental territory]],<ref name="oww"/> where she began managing [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Nitro]] and [[Joey Mercury]], dubbed [[MNM (wrestling)|MNM]], to three reigns as [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/|title=WWE Tag Team Championship title history|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate= 2007-11-13}}</ref> as well as Nitro to two reigns as [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWE Intercontinental Champion]].<ref name="oww"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/|title=Intercontinental Championship title history| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate= 2007-11-13}}</ref><ref name="misscalifornia">{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/29/1062165.html|title=Melina wants to do it all|last=Zerr|first=Scott|accessdate= 2007-01-01|publisher=Edmonton Sun|date= 2005-05-29}}</ref> Perez is a three-time [[WWE Women's Championship (1956-2010)|WWE Women's Champion]],<ref name="wwe_a">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/4598294 |title=Inside WWE > Title History > Women's > 20070424 – Melina |accessdate=2007-06-29 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818003050/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/4598294 |archivedate=August 18, 2011 |df= }}</ref><ref name="Adkins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2009/matches/9029660/results/|accessdate=2011-01-25|date=2009-01-25|last=Adkins|first= Greg|title=Viva Melina!|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> and a two-time [[WWE Divas Championship|WWE Divas Champion]].<ref name="wwe.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10122009/|title=Viper tension|date=2009-10-12|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2010-07-27|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name=SummerSlam2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17150/105/|title=WWE SummerSlam match-by-match coverage from Los Angeles|date=2010-08-15|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|accessdate=2010-08-18|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> After winning her second WWE Divas Championship, Perez became the first woman in WWE history to become a multiple-time champion with both the Women's and Divas titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smartmarkradio.com/top-25-sexiest-female-wrestlers-of-all-time/ |title=Top 25 Sexiest Female Wrestlers of All Time |publisher=Smart Mark Radio |accessdate=2013-12-09}}</ref> Famed for her flexibility, utilized during her entrance and in her in-ring maneuvers, Perez was called "one of the best wrestlers in the world" by [[Bret Hart]], and cited by WWE as having "perhaps the most impressive arsenal of offensive maneuvers in WWE history."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/top25/impactfulwomen/page-13 |title=Top 25 Most Impactful Women |publisher=WWE.com |accessdate=2013-12-09}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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==== Ohio Valley Wrestling (2004) ==== |
==== Ohio Valley Wrestling (2004) ==== |
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Perez debuted in [[WWE]]'s then-[[Farm team|developmental territory]] [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) in March 2004, being placed in a storyline as [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]]'s ex-girlfriend. The storyline had [[Matt Cappotelli]] introduce her to the ring as a way to taunt Hennigan.<ref name="oww"/> Melina, however, [[List of professional wrestling terms#Turn|turned]] on Cappotelli and aligned herself with Hennigan, who later changed his ring name to Johnny Nitro.<ref name="oww"/> Soon after, the duo began [[Tag team|teaming]] with [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]], later known as Joey Mercury.<ref name="oww"/> The trio became known as [[MNM (wrestling)|MNM]] and on November 10, Melina managed Mercury and Nitro to win the [[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]], holding it for over two months.<ref name="WT-OVW">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#southern_tag_team|title=OVW Southern Tag Team Championship|accessdate=2011-04-03|publisher=[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]}}</ref><ref name="mnm">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mnm.html|title=MNM's OWoW Profile|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> During her time in OVW, Melina, Nitro, and [[Steven Adkins]] came up with Melina's trademark split ring entrance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/webshows/ringside_reality/200701/bbrngsd020107?section=%2Fbroadband%2Fringsidereality%2F|title=Ringside Reality – Melina (video)|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-08-21|date=2007-02-01}}</ref> |
Perez debuted in [[WWE]]'s then-[[Farm team|developmental territory]] [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) in March 2004, being placed in a storyline as [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]]'s ex-girlfriend. The storyline had [[Matt Cappotelli]] introduce her to the ring as a way to taunt Hennigan.<ref name="oww"/> Melina, however, [[List of professional wrestling terms#Turn|turned]] on Cappotelli and aligned herself with Hennigan, who later changed his ring name to Johnny Nitro.<ref name="oww"/> Soon after, the duo began [[Tag team|teaming]] with [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]], later known as Joey Mercury.<ref name="oww"/> The trio became known as [[MNM (wrestling)|MNM]] and on November 10, Melina managed Mercury and Nitro to win the [[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]], holding it for over two months.<ref name="WT-OVW">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#southern_tag_team |title=OVW Southern Tag Team Championship |accessdate=2011-04-03 |publisher=[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archivedate=April 5, 2011 |df= }}</ref><ref name="mnm">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mnm.html|title=MNM's OWoW Profile|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> During her time in OVW, Melina, Nitro, and [[Steven Adkins]] came up with Melina's trademark split ring entrance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/webshows/ringside_reality/200701/bbrngsd020107?section=%2Fbroadband%2Fringsidereality%2F|title=Ringside Reality – Melina (video)|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-08-21|date=2007-02-01}}</ref> |
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Melina made her first ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' appearance on November 29, 2004, when [[Randy Orton]] was the guest [[Professional wrestling authority figures#General Managers|General Manager]] and hosted a Diva [[lingerie]] fashion show.<ref name="RAW results – November 29, 2004">{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041129.html|title=RAW results – November 29, 2004|accessdate=2007-06-29| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> She made another ''Raw'' appearance in December, participating in a [[Limbo (dance)|limbo]] contest when [[Chris Jericho]] was General Manager for the night.<ref name="RAW results – December 6, 2004">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041206.html|title=RAW results – December 6, 2004|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher= Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> |
Melina made her first ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' appearance on November 29, 2004, when [[Randy Orton]] was the guest [[Professional wrestling authority figures#General Managers|General Manager]] and hosted a Diva [[lingerie]] fashion show.<ref name="RAW results – November 29, 2004">{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041129.html|title=RAW results – November 29, 2004|accessdate=2007-06-29| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> She made another ''Raw'' appearance in December, participating in a [[Limbo (dance)|limbo]] contest when [[Chris Jericho]] was General Manager for the night.<ref name="RAW results – December 6, 2004">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041206.html|title=RAW results – December 6, 2004|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher= Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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Melina made her official debut in WWE as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainess]], resuming her role as the manager of [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]], on the April 14, 2005 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]''.<ref name=ap14>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04142005/|title= SmackDown! results – April 14, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The team interrupted the first ever ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown#Recurring segments|Carlito's Cabana]]'' interview segment, where one half of the [[WWE Tag Team Championship (2002–2010)|WWE Tag Team Champions]], [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.|Rey Mysterio]], was a guest.<ref name=ap14/> Melina insulted Mysterio and had Mercury and Nitro attack him, leading to MNM's in-ring debut the next week on ''SmackDown!'' in a title match. The team won the match against Mysterio and [[Eddie Guerrero]], starting their first WWE Tag Team Title reign.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Melina made her official debut in WWE as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainess]], resuming her role as the manager of [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]], on the April 14, 2005 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]''.<ref name=ap14>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04142005/|title= SmackDown! results – April 14, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The team interrupted the first ever ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown#Recurring segments|Carlito's Cabana]]'' interview segment, where one half of the [[WWE Tag Team Championship (2002–2010)|WWE Tag Team Champions]], [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.|Rey Mysterio]], was a guest.<ref name=ap14/> Melina insulted Mysterio and had Mercury and Nitro attack him, leading to MNM's in-ring debut the next week on ''SmackDown!'' in a title match. The team won the match against Mysterio and [[Eddie Guerrero]], starting their first WWE Tag Team Title reign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/329952 |title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20050421 – MNM |accessdate=2007-06-29 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219183910/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/329952 |archivedate=February 19, 2008 |df= }}</ref> |
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[[File:MNM champ.jpg|thumb|right|Melina (center) with [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Nitro]] (left) and [[Adam Birch|Joey Mercury]] (right) as [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]] in 2006]] |
[[File:MNM champ.jpg|thumb|right|Melina (center) with [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Nitro]] (left) and [[Adam Birch|Joey Mercury]] (right) as [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]] in 2006]] |
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While managing the Tag Team Champions, Melina's character was developed to be more egotistical, as she declared herself "the most-dominant [[WWE Diva|Diva]] in WWE".<ref name="wwe" /> She made her official in-ring debut on June 30 against [[Michelle McCool]], and had her first [[pay-per-view]] match against [[Torrie Wilson]] at [[The Great American Bash (2005)|The Great American Bash]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|bra and panties match]], winning both matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06302005/|title=SmackDown! results – June 30, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name="gab05">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/gabash.html#2005|title=Great American Bash 2005 – July 24, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> In the same night, MNM [[List of professional wrestling terms#Drop|dropped]] their championships to the [[The Road Warriors#L.O.D. 2005 (2005-2006)|Legion of Doom]], prompting a new storyline where Melina hired [[Jillian Hall]], a [[Spin (politics)|fixer]], to assist them.<ref name="gab05" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07282005/| title=SmackDown! results – July 28, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> MNM regained the titles on October 28 in a [[Triple Threat match|fatal four-Way]] tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/32995211|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20051028 – MNM|accessdate=2007-08-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the ''[[List of WWE Raw special episodes|Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show]]'', Melina won a Divas [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] by eliminating the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|Women's Champion]] [[Trish Stratus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11142005/|title=RAW results – November 14, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The next week, as a part of a new storyline, MNM kidnapped Stratus, tied her up and gagged her for Melina, who then challenged her to a match for the Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11212005/|title=RAW results – November 21, 2005|accessdate=2007-08-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The two fought at [[Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]], with Melina losing to Stratus with the help of [[Mickie James]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling’s historical cards"|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=119}}</ref> |
While managing the Tag Team Champions, Melina's character was developed to be more egotistical, as she declared herself "the most-dominant [[WWE Diva|Diva]] in WWE".<ref name="wwe" /> She made her official in-ring debut on June 30 against [[Michelle McCool]], and had her first [[pay-per-view]] match against [[Torrie Wilson]] at [[The Great American Bash (2005)|The Great American Bash]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|bra and panties match]], winning both matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06302005/|title=SmackDown! results – June 30, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name="gab05">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/gabash.html#2005|title=Great American Bash 2005 – July 24, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> In the same night, MNM [[List of professional wrestling terms#Drop|dropped]] their championships to the [[The Road Warriors#L.O.D. 2005 (2005-2006)|Legion of Doom]], prompting a new storyline where Melina hired [[Jillian Hall]], a [[Spin (politics)|fixer]], to assist them.<ref name="gab05" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07282005/| title=SmackDown! results – July 28, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> MNM regained the titles on October 28 in a [[Triple Threat match|fatal four-Way]] tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/32995211 |title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20051028 – MNM |accessdate=2007-08-29 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224032033/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/32995211 |archivedate=February 24, 2008 |df= }}</ref> On the ''[[List of WWE Raw special episodes|Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show]]'', Melina won a Divas [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] by eliminating the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|Women's Champion]] [[Trish Stratus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11142005/|title=RAW results – November 14, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The next week, as a part of a new storyline, MNM kidnapped Stratus, tied her up and gagged her for Melina, who then challenged her to a match for the Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11212005/|title=RAW results – November 21, 2005|accessdate=2007-08-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The two fought at [[Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]], with Melina losing to Stratus with the help of [[Mickie James]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling’s historical cards"|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=119}}</ref> |
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During this time, MNM defended their titles against Rey Mysterio and the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Dave Batista|Batista]]. Melina was placed in a storyline where she tried to make Batista call off the match by visiting him in his locker room and attempting to seduce him. The storyline had the two engage in sexual intercourse, after which he simply thanked her for the "warm-up" before leaving to take part in the match, where he and Mysterio defeated MNM for the titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12162005/|title=SmackDown! results – December 16, 2005|accessdate= 2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline played over to the next episode of ''SmackDown!'' when, before MNM invoked their rematch clause, Melina held a [[News conference|press conference]] in the ring where she claimed that Batista had [[Sexual harassment|sexually harassed]] her. During the tag team match, [[Mark Henry]] aided MNM in winning back the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12302005/|title=SmackDown! results – December 30, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline with Henry continued into the next year. On the first ''SmackDown!'' of 2006, Melina announced that Henry was her [[Bodyguard|personal protection]] against Batista. He accompanied her and aided the other members of MNM in matches against Batista and Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01062006/|title=SmackDown! results – January 6, 2006|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
During this time, MNM defended their titles against Rey Mysterio and the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Dave Batista|Batista]]. Melina was placed in a storyline where she tried to make Batista call off the match by visiting him in his locker room and attempting to seduce him. The storyline had the two engage in sexual intercourse, after which he simply thanked her for the "warm-up" before leaving to take part in the match, where he and Mysterio defeated MNM for the titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12162005/|title=SmackDown! results – December 16, 2005|accessdate= 2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline played over to the next episode of ''SmackDown!'' when, before MNM invoked their rematch clause, Melina held a [[News conference|press conference]] in the ring where she claimed that Batista had [[Sexual harassment|sexually harassed]] her. During the tag team match, [[Mark Henry]] aided MNM in winning back the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12302005/|title=SmackDown! results – December 30, 2005|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline with Henry continued into the next year. On the first ''SmackDown!'' of 2006, Melina announced that Henry was her [[Bodyguard|personal protection]] against Batista. He accompanied her and aided the other members of MNM in matches against Batista and Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01062006/|title=SmackDown! results – January 6, 2006|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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At [[Judgment Day (2006)|Judgment Day]] on May 21, 2006, MNM lost their titles to [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick]].<ref name=jd2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/2006/matches/23848442/results/| title=London & Kendrick are golden; MNM are broken|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date= 2006-05-21|last=Williams III|first=Ed}}</ref> After the match, Melina and Nitro, as part of the storyline, attacked Mercury, blaming him for the loss.<ref name=jd2006 /> Later that night, Melina lost a singles match against Jillian Hall, and after slapping General Manager [[Theodore Long]] in anger, she and Nitro were [[Kayfabe#"You're fired!" and "I quit!"|fired]] from the ''SmackDown!'' brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/2006/matches/23848444/results/|title= Melina's night goes from bad to worse|accessdate= 2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2006-05-21|last= Williams|first=Ed III}}</ref> The team then broke up because off-screen, Nitro and Mercury did not get along, and WWE management decided to send Nitro and Melina to the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] brand.<ref>{{cite news| title=Injuries shelve Benoit, HBK|work=Chicago Sun-Times|date=2006-05-28}}</ref> Melina and Nitro debuted on ''Raw'' on May 29, with Nitro losing to [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] [[John Cena]].<ref name=diary273>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.273)</ref> Melina continued to manage Nitro during his successful hunt for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]], and in another storyline with Trish Stratus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/2968410|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Intercontinental > 20060625 – Johnny Nitro |
At [[Judgment Day (2006)|Judgment Day]] on May 21, 2006, MNM lost their titles to [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick]].<ref name=jd2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/2006/matches/23848442/results/| title=London & Kendrick are golden; MNM are broken|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date= 2006-05-21|last=Williams III|first=Ed}}</ref> After the match, Melina and Nitro, as part of the storyline, attacked Mercury, blaming him for the loss.<ref name=jd2006 /> Later that night, Melina lost a singles match against Jillian Hall, and after slapping General Manager [[Theodore Long]] in anger, she and Nitro were [[Kayfabe#"You're fired!" and "I quit!"|fired]] from the ''SmackDown!'' brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/2006/matches/23848444/results/|title= Melina's night goes from bad to worse|accessdate= 2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2006-05-21|last= Williams|first=Ed III}}</ref> The team then broke up because off-screen, Nitro and Mercury did not get along, and WWE management decided to send Nitro and Melina to the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] brand.<ref>{{cite news| title=Injuries shelve Benoit, HBK|work=Chicago Sun-Times|date=2006-05-28}}</ref> Melina and Nitro debuted on ''Raw'' on May 29, with Nitro losing to [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] [[John Cena]].<ref name=diary273>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.273)</ref> Melina continued to manage Nitro during his successful hunt for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]], and in another storyline with Trish Stratus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/2968410 |title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Intercontinental > 20060625 – Johnny Nitro |accessdate=2007-06-29 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070419174854/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/2968410 |archivedate=April 19, 2007 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060626.html|title=RAW results – June 26, 2006| accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> The storyline turned into a tag team feud when [[Carly Colón|Carlito]] teamed with Stratus after he saved her from the attacks of Melina and Nitro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07102006/|title=RAW results – July 10, 2006|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At ''[[Saturday Night's Main Event]]'' on July 15, Melina and Nitro lost to Carlito and Stratus in a [[mixed tag team match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/snme/060715.html|title=Saturday Night's Main Event results – July 15, 2006|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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After Melina's arrival on ''Raw'', [[Mick Foley]] began to mention her in [[List of professional wrestling terms#Promo|promos]] and on his WWE.com columns, playing on their real-life friendship, and they soon formed an on-screen friendship.<ref>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.26)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://owow.com/RingsideWith/MelinaPerez/Interviews/FoleyBlog_04-18-06.htm|title=Foley is Blog: The Story Behind the Melina Photos|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Official Women Of Wrestling|date=2006-04-18|last=Foley|first=Mick}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam]], Melina was involved in Foley's [["I Quit" match]] against [[Ric Flair]], when Flair threatened to hit her with a [[barbed wire]] baseball bat, causing Foley to quit the match to save her.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work= Wrestling’s historical cards|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|pages=121–122}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', the storyline had [[Vince McMahon]] order Foley to join the [[Mr. McMahon#The Invasion: 2001–2005|Kiss My Ass club]]. After begging Foley not to go through with it, Foley "joined the club" to save Melina's job, only to have her suddenly [[List of professional wrestling terms#T|turn]] on him by delivering a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] and firing him at the behest of McMahon.<ref name=diary80>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.80-81)</ref> The storyline was concocted by Foley to refresh the idea of the Kiss My Ass club.<ref name=diary80/><ref>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.365)</ref> It was also around this time that Melina added another characteristic to her gimmick: screaming loudly at ringside while managing or in tag team action, which became known as the "primal scream".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/inductees/jimross/sotwarchive/111606sotw|title=J.R's Superstar of the Week – Jeff Hardy|accessdate=2011-01-25|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2006-11-16|last=Ross|first=Jim|quote=Melina please stop the “primal screams”, you’re killing us}}</ref> |
After Melina's arrival on ''Raw'', [[Mick Foley]] began to mention her in [[List of professional wrestling terms#Promo|promos]] and on his WWE.com columns, playing on their real-life friendship, and they soon formed an on-screen friendship.<ref>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.26)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://owow.com/RingsideWith/MelinaPerez/Interviews/FoleyBlog_04-18-06.htm|title=Foley is Blog: The Story Behind the Melina Photos|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=Official Women Of Wrestling|date=2006-04-18|last=Foley|first=Mick}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam]], Melina was involved in Foley's [["I Quit" match]] against [[Ric Flair]], when Flair threatened to hit her with a [[barbed wire]] baseball bat, causing Foley to quit the match to save her.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work= Wrestling’s historical cards|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|pages=121–122}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', the storyline had [[Vince McMahon]] order Foley to join the [[Mr. McMahon#The Invasion: 2001–2005|Kiss My Ass club]]. After begging Foley not to go through with it, Foley "joined the club" to save Melina's job, only to have her suddenly [[List of professional wrestling terms#T|turn]] on him by delivering a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] and firing him at the behest of McMahon.<ref name=diary80>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.80-81)</ref> The storyline was concocted by Foley to refresh the idea of the Kiss My Ass club.<ref name=diary80/><ref>Foley, Mick. ''Hardcore Diaries'' (p.365)</ref> It was also around this time that Melina added another characteristic to her gimmick: screaming loudly at ringside while managing or in tag team action, which became known as the "primal scream".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/inductees/jimross/sotwarchive/111606sotw|title=J.R's Superstar of the Week – Jeff Hardy|accessdate=2011-01-25|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2006-11-16|last=Ross|first=Jim|quote=Melina please stop the “primal screams”, you’re killing us}}</ref> |
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On January 29, 2007, Melina became the number one contender for the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] after defeating [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]] in a number one contender's match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01292007/|title=RAW results – January 29, 2007|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2011-11-12}}</ref> On the February 5 episode of ''Raw'', Melina received her title match against [[Mickie James]] but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02052007/|title=RAW results – February 5, 2007|accessdate =2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> After pinning James in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed tag team match|mixed tag team match]], Melina was granted another title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02152007/|title=RAW results – February 15, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the February 19 episode of ''Raw'', as part of her first major singles [[push (professional wrestling)|push]], Melina defeated James to win the WWE Women's Championship for the first time in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/243982611111|title=Melina's first reign|accessdate=2007-04-24|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02192007/|title=Raw results – February 19, 2007|accessdate=November 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] between the two [[WWE Divas|Divas]] continued and Melina later retained the title in a rematch during the first ever Women's [[Falls Count Anywhere match]] in WWE history.<ref>{{cite web |
On January 29, 2007, Melina became the number one contender for the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] after defeating [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]] in a number one contender's match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01292007/|title=RAW results – January 29, 2007|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2011-11-12}}</ref> On the February 5 episode of ''Raw'', Melina received her title match against [[Mickie James]] but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02052007/|title=RAW results – February 5, 2007|accessdate =2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> After pinning James in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed tag team match|mixed tag team match]], Melina was granted another title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02152007/|title=RAW results – February 15, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the February 19 episode of ''Raw'', as part of her first major singles [[push (professional wrestling)|push]], Melina defeated James to win the WWE Women's Championship for the first time in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/243982611111 |title=Melina's first reign |accessdate=2007-04-24 |publisher=WWE |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070507170935/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/243982611111 |archivedate=May 7, 2007 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02192007/|title=Raw results – February 19, 2007|accessdate=November 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] between the two [[WWE Divas|Divas]] continued and Melina later retained the title in a rematch during the first ever Women's [[Falls Count Anywhere match]] in WWE history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/243982611111 |title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Women's > 20070219 – Melina |accessdate=2007-06-29 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070615051900/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/243982611111 |archivedate=June 15, 2007 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03052007/|title=RAW Results – March 5, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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In March, Melina was placed in an angle where she became jealous of ''SmackDown!'' Diva [[Ashley Massaro]], who was receiving attention because of her appearance in ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03092007/| title=SmackDown! Results – March 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The angle had Melina claim in her [[blog]]s that no ''Playboy'' cover models were capable of fighting her.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 3|accessdate=2007-08-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2007-03-13|last=Pérez| first=Melina |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071001120606/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307 |archivedate = 2007-10-01}}</ref> This resulted in scheduled matches against former ''Playboy'' cover girls [[Torrie Wilson]] and [[Candice Michelle]], with both women losing to Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03122007/|title=RAW Results – March 12, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03192007/|title=RAW Results – March 19, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline came to an end at [[WrestleMania 23]], where Melina pinned Ashley in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match/Lumberjill match|Lumberjill match]] to retain her Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/mania.html#23|title=WrestleMania 23 – April 1, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> After WrestleMania, Melina organized a [[photo op]] with the Women's Championship belt in the ring, but was interrupted by Mickie James, resulting in another storyline feud between the two Divas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04022007/|title=RAW Results – April 2, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On April 24, at a [[house show]] in [[Paris]], [[France]], Melina lost the Women's Championship in a [[Triple Threat match]] to James when James pinned [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]], but on the orders of [[Jonathan Coachman]], she was entitled to a rematch on the same night, where she pinned James by putting her hands on the ropes to regain the title and become a two-time WWE Women's Champion.<ref name="wwe_a" /> |
In March, Melina was placed in an angle where she became jealous of ''SmackDown!'' Diva [[Ashley Massaro]], who was receiving attention because of her appearance in ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03092007/| title=SmackDown! Results – March 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The angle had Melina claim in her [[blog]]s that no ''Playboy'' cover models were capable of fighting her.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 3|accessdate=2007-08-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2007-03-13|last=Pérez| first=Melina |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071001120606/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307 |archivedate = 2007-10-01}}</ref> This resulted in scheduled matches against former ''Playboy'' cover girls [[Torrie Wilson]] and [[Candice Michelle]], with both women losing to Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03122007/|title=RAW Results – March 12, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03192007/|title=RAW Results – March 19, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The storyline came to an end at [[WrestleMania 23]], where Melina pinned Ashley in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match/Lumberjill match|Lumberjill match]] to retain her Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/mania.html#23|title=WrestleMania 23 – April 1, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> After WrestleMania, Melina organized a [[photo op]] with the Women's Championship belt in the ring, but was interrupted by Mickie James, resulting in another storyline feud between the two Divas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04022007/|title=RAW Results – April 2, 2007|accessdate=2007-06-29|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On April 24, at a [[house show]] in [[Paris]], [[France]], Melina lost the Women's Championship in a [[Triple Threat match]] to James when James pinned [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]], but on the orders of [[Jonathan Coachman]], she was entitled to a rematch on the same night, where she pinned James by putting her hands on the ropes to regain the title and become a two-time WWE Women's Champion.<ref name="wwe_a" /> |
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In April 2008, Melina, along with then-ally [[Beth Phoenix]], competed at [[WrestleMania XXIV]] in a tag team match, defeating [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]] and Ashley.<ref name="WM24 Res">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/ppv/wrestlemania/XXIV/index.htm|title=WWE WrestleMania XXIV Results|publisher=Pro-Wrestling Edge|accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref> On the May 5 episode of ''Raw!'', Melina unintentionally attacked Phoenix with her boot during a lumberjill match with Mickie James.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210052347.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 5/5/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080801110346/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210052347.php |archivedate = August 1, 2008}}</ref> The following week, Phoenix walked out on Melina during a tag match against James and Maria, when Melina accidentally bumped Phoenix off the apron. Melina was then attacked by Phoenix during a backstage segment following the match, leading to Melina turning into a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] for the first time in her WWE career.<ref name="Lords of Pain">{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210652398.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 5/12/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080801110411/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210652398.php |archivedate = August 1, 2008}}</ref> On the May 19 episode of ''Raw'', Melina commentated during Beth Phoenix's match against Maria, which Phoenix won, and Melina would afterwards attack Phoenix with her boot before being attacked by Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|last=Golden|first=Hunter|title=Raw Results - 5/19/08 - Kansas City, MO (Triple H/Cena team, more)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2008/1211254241.shtml|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 19, 2008}}</ref> At the [[One Night Stand (2008)|One Night Stand]] pay-per-view, Melina competed in the first ever in women's [["I Quit" match]] against Beth Phoenix, but was unsuccessful in winning the match. The next night on ''Raw'', Melina teamed with former rival Mickie James in a tag team match against Beth Phoenix and [[Katarina Waters|Katie Lea]] in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=214382253| title=WWE ONE NIGHT STAND RESULTS|publisher=Wrestlezone|accessdate=2008-11-29}}</ref> On June 23, 2008, Perez suffered a heel injury after falling from the turnbuckles during a tag team match with Mickie James against [[Natalya (wrestler)|Natalya]] and [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1214282669.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 6/23/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080731103752/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1214282669.php |archivedate = July 31, 2008}}</ref> |
In April 2008, Melina, along with then-ally [[Beth Phoenix]], competed at [[WrestleMania XXIV]] in a tag team match, defeating [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]] and Ashley.<ref name="WM24 Res">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/ppv/wrestlemania/XXIV/index.htm |title=WWE WrestleMania XXIV Results |publisher=Pro-Wrestling Edge |accessdate=2008-04-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408093342/http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/ppv/wrestlemania/XXIV/index.htm |archivedate=April 8, 2008 |df= }}</ref> On the May 5 episode of ''Raw!'', Melina unintentionally attacked Phoenix with her boot during a lumberjill match with Mickie James.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210052347.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 5/5/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080801110346/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210052347.php |archivedate = August 1, 2008}}</ref> The following week, Phoenix walked out on Melina during a tag match against James and Maria, when Melina accidentally bumped Phoenix off the apron. Melina was then attacked by Phoenix during a backstage segment following the match, leading to Melina turning into a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] for the first time in her WWE career.<ref name="Lords of Pain">{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210652398.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 5/12/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080801110411/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1210652398.php |archivedate = August 1, 2008}}</ref> On the May 19 episode of ''Raw'', Melina commentated during Beth Phoenix's match against Maria, which Phoenix won, and Melina would afterwards attack Phoenix with her boot before being attacked by Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|last=Golden|first=Hunter|title=Raw Results - 5/19/08 - Kansas City, MO (Triple H/Cena team, more)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2008/1211254241.shtml|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 19, 2008}}</ref> At the [[One Night Stand (2008)|One Night Stand]] pay-per-view, Melina competed in the first ever in women's [["I Quit" match]] against Beth Phoenix, but was unsuccessful in winning the match. The next night on ''Raw'', Melina teamed with former rival Mickie James in a tag team match against Beth Phoenix and [[Katarina Waters|Katie Lea]] in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=214382253| title=WWE ONE NIGHT STAND RESULTS|publisher=Wrestlezone|accessdate=2008-11-29}}</ref> On June 23, 2008, Perez suffered a heel injury after falling from the turnbuckles during a tag team match with Mickie James against [[Natalya (wrestler)|Natalya]] and [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1214282669.php|title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results 6/23/08|publisher=Lords of Pain|accessdate=2008-11-29 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080731103752/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/1214282669.php |archivedate = July 31, 2008}}</ref> |
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Melina returned from injury on the November 24 episode of ''Raw'', teaming with former rivals Mickie James and Candice Michelle to defeat Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and [[Katarina Waters|Katie Lea Burchill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11242008/|title=Many happy returns|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|author=Sitterson, Aubrey|date=November 24, 2008|accessdate=2011-02-06}}</ref> The following week, she made her singles return by defeating Hall. Following the match, Melina stated her intentions to take the WWE Women's Championship from Beth Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12012008/|title= Thick as thieves|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> On December 29, Melina won a six-woman [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] to become the number one contender for the Championship. After the match, Melina and Phoenix engaged in a confrontation over a fan of Phoenix's named [[Rosa Mendes]], who had attacked Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12292008/|accessdate= 2009-04-27| date=2009-12-29|last=Adkins|first=Greg|title=And they're off..|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On January 25, 2009, Melina won her third WWE Women's Championship at the [[Royal Rumble (2009)|Royal Rumble]] by defeating Phoenix.<ref name="Adkins"/> She retained her championship against Beth Phoenix on February 16 episode of ''Raw'',<ref name="BethMelina">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/09.htm|title=WWE @ Spokane, WA – Arena – February 16, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=thehistoryofwwe|accessdate=2011-08-19}}</ref> and again during a dark match at [[No Way Out (2009)|No Way Out]].<ref name="MelinaBeth">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1234764011.php|title=Dark match result at No Way Out|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView|accessdate=2009-02-16}}</ref> |
Melina returned from injury on the November 24 episode of ''Raw'', teaming with former rivals Mickie James and Candice Michelle to defeat Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and [[Katarina Waters|Katie Lea Burchill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11242008/|title=Many happy returns|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|author=Sitterson, Aubrey|date=November 24, 2008|accessdate=2011-02-06}}</ref> The following week, she made her singles return by defeating Hall. Following the match, Melina stated her intentions to take the WWE Women's Championship from Beth Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12012008/|title= Thick as thieves|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> On December 29, Melina won a six-woman [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] to become the number one contender for the Championship. After the match, Melina and Phoenix engaged in a confrontation over a fan of Phoenix's named [[Rosa Mendes]], who had attacked Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12292008/|accessdate= 2009-04-27| date=2009-12-29|last=Adkins|first=Greg|title=And they're off..|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On January 25, 2009, Melina won her third WWE Women's Championship at the [[Royal Rumble (2009)|Royal Rumble]] by defeating Phoenix.<ref name="Adkins"/> She retained her championship against Beth Phoenix on February 16 episode of ''Raw'',<ref name="BethMelina">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/09.htm|title=WWE @ Spokane, WA – Arena – February 16, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=thehistoryofwwe|accessdate=2011-08-19}}</ref> and again during a dark match at [[No Way Out (2009)|No Way Out]].<ref name="MelinaBeth">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1234764011.php|title=Dark match result at No Way Out|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView|accessdate=2009-02-16}}</ref> |
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In November 2011, Perez wrestled her first match outside of WWE by defeating [[Alisha Inacio|Lexxus]] at the [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] November 19 pay-per-view. Perez appeared on the World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour in [[Manila, Philippines]] on February 4, 2012, where she wrestled under her real name.<ref name="PWTWWFX">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Video – John Morrison reveals post-WWE handle, added to int'l tour|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56599.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref> On February 5, 2012 episode of ''WWFX'', Melina defeated [[Jillian Hall]].<ref name=wwfx>{{cite web|title=Melina vs Jillian at WWFX|url=http://jillian-h.com/melina-vs-jillian-at-wwfx/|publisher=Jillian Hall.com|accessdate=2012-02-05}}</ref> |
In November 2011, Perez wrestled her first match outside of WWE by defeating [[Alisha Inacio|Lexxus]] at the [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] November 19 pay-per-view. Perez appeared on the World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour in [[Manila, Philippines]] on February 4, 2012, where she wrestled under her real name.<ref name="PWTWWFX">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Video – John Morrison reveals post-WWE handle, added to int'l tour|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56599.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref> On February 5, 2012 episode of ''WWFX'', Melina defeated [[Jillian Hall]].<ref name=wwfx>{{cite web|title=Melina vs Jillian at WWFX |url=http://jillian-h.com/melina-vs-jillian-at-wwfx/ |publisher=Jillian Hall.com |accessdate=2012-02-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102193743/http://jillian-h.com/melina-vs-jillian-at-wwfx/ |archivedate=January 2, 2014 |df= }}</ref> |
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Melina appeared at the [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] (FWE) event, signing autographs and serving as [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]]'s valet as he became the new FWE Heavyweight Champion. At the ''Empire City Showdown'', on August 20, Melina made a further appearance for FWE in a segment with [[Charlie Haas|Charlie]] and [[Jackie Haas]]. On April 28 edition of ''FWE Television'', Melina was defeated by [[Winter (wrestler)|Winter]] with [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]] as the [[special guest referee]] in a [[FWE Women's Championship]] match.<ref name="FWETBK">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=77980|title=FWE The Big Kabosh|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|date=2012-04-28|publisher=Cagematch.net|accessdate=2012-04-29}}</ref> |
Melina appeared at the [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] (FWE) event, signing autographs and serving as [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]]'s valet as he became the new FWE Heavyweight Champion. At the ''Empire City Showdown'', on August 20, Melina made a further appearance for FWE in a segment with [[Charlie Haas|Charlie]] and [[Jackie Haas]]. On April 28 edition of ''FWE Television'', Melina was defeated by [[Winter (wrestler)|Winter]] with [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]] as the [[special guest referee]] in a [[FWE Women's Championship]] match.<ref name="FWETBK">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=77980|title=FWE The Big Kabosh|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|date=2012-04-28|publisher=Cagematch.net|accessdate=2012-04-29}}</ref> |
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On August 5, 2015, Melina appeared as a villainess at ''[[Lucha Underground]]'''s ''Ultima Lucha''; helping [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Mundo]] in his match against [[Alberto Del Rio|Alberto El Patron]] by hitting El Patron with his title belt while the referee was knocked down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_86729.shtml#.VcMM6TZRHIV|title=DEHNEL'S LUCHA UNDERGROUND REPORT 8/5: "Ultima Lucha" concludes with Puma vs. Mil Muertes for LU title, Alberto vs. Johnny Mundo (with Melina), Big Twists, To Be Continued, more; Overall Reax on Season 1|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 6, 2015|website=PWTorch|author=Dehnel, Joel}}</ref> |
On August 5, 2015, Melina appeared as a villainess at ''[[Lucha Underground]]'''s ''Ultima Lucha''; helping [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Mundo]] in his match against [[Alberto Del Rio|Alberto El Patron]] by hitting El Patron with his title belt while the referee was knocked down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_86729.shtml#.VcMM6TZRHIV|title=DEHNEL'S LUCHA UNDERGROUND REPORT 8/5: "Ultima Lucha" concludes with Puma vs. Mil Muertes for LU title, Alberto vs. Johnny Mundo (with Melina), Big Twists, To Be Continued, more; Overall Reax on Season 1|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 6, 2015|website=PWTorch|author=Dehnel, Joel}}</ref> |
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On October 16, 2015, Melina made her debut for Japanese promotion [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]], during their first American tour in [[Covina, California]]. She teamed with [[Santana Garrett]] in a tag team match to defeat Hudson Envy and Thunder Rosa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8816%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0usa%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6cLjuDxUc|script-title=ja:2015年10月16日 スターダムUSAツアー|archivedate=October 17, 2015|date=October 17, 2015|accessdate=October 17, 2015|work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
On October 16, 2015, Melina made her debut for Japanese promotion [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]], during their first American tour in [[Covina, California]]. She teamed with [[Santana Garrett]] in a tag team match to defeat Hudson Envy and Thunder Rosa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8816%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0usa%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6cLjuDxUc?url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8816%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0usa%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A |script-title=ja:2015年10月16日 スターダムUSAツアー |archivedate=October 17, 2015 |date=October 17, 2015 |accessdate=October 17, 2015 |work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> |
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On June 20, 2016, Melina announced her official in-ring return at Southside Wrestling Entertainment (SWE), taking part at SWE's Queen of The Ring tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RealMelina/status/745032234663477248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw|title=Melina on Twitter|author=|date=|publisher=|access-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref> |
On June 20, 2016, Melina announced her official in-ring return at Southside Wrestling Entertainment (SWE), taking part at SWE's Queen of The Ring tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RealMelina/status/745032234663477248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw|title=Melina on Twitter|author=|date=|publisher=|access-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref> |
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Melina Perez | |
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Born | [1] High Desert, California, United States[2] | March 9, 1979
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Kyra[3] Melina[2] Melina Perez[2] |
Billed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[3] |
Billed weight | 124 lb (56 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Los Angeles, California[4] Hollywood, California[5] |
Trained by | Jesse Hernandez[2] School of Hard Knocks[3] Dave Finlay |
Debut | 2001[2] |
Melina Perez[2] (born March 9, 1979) is an American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Melina.
In 2000, Perez began training to be a professional wrestler at Jesse Hernandez's School of Hard Knocks, and made her debut in 2002.[7] In late 2002, Perez auditioned for World Wrestling Entertainment's reality show Tough Enough III, but was eliminated in first round,[4][8][9][10] and was inspired by Al Snow to continue pursuing her wrestling career.[11] In March 2004, Perez signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), WWE's developmental territory,[2] where she began managing Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury, dubbed MNM, to three reigns as WWE Tag Team Champions,[12] as well as Nitro to two reigns as WWE Intercontinental Champion.[2][13][14] Perez is a three-time WWE Women's Champion,[15][16] and a two-time WWE Divas Champion.[17][18] After winning her second WWE Divas Championship, Perez became the first woman in WWE history to become a multiple-time champion with both the Women's and Divas titles.[19] Famed for her flexibility, utilized during her entrance and in her in-ring maneuvers, Perez was called "one of the best wrestlers in the world" by Bret Hart, and cited by WWE as having "perhaps the most impressive arsenal of offensive maneuvers in WWE history."[20]
Early life
Perez was born in High Desert but was raised in Los Angeles, California.[3][2][4] Perez is Mexican American.[2][1][4]
Modelling career
Perez began her career as a beauty pageant contestant, winning Miss Hawaiian Tropic Anaheim. During her modelling career, she has won many modelling competitions such as Group USA Bridal Show, Group USA Fashion Show, and Ms. California Belleza Latina.[21] Melina was body painted by artist Mark Greenawalt for a modeling photo shoot in 2007 where she posed with her WWE Women's Championship belt.[22]
Professional wrestling career
Early career (2001–2004)
Perez began training at Jesse Hernandez's School of Hard Knocks in San Bernardino, California, and made her in-ring debut in April 2002.[7] Many officials stated that she had the most natural ability of any woman who came through their school.[8] In late 2002, Perez auditioned for World Wrestling Entertainment's reality show Tough Enough III, making it through to the final twenty-one, before being eliminated in the final cut of the first episode.[4][8][9][10] After she was eliminated from the contest, trainer Al Snow encouraged her to keep trying to pursue her dream as a wrestler.[11]
World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2004-2011)
Ohio Valley Wrestling (2004)
Perez debuted in WWE's then-developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in March 2004, being placed in a storyline as John Hennigan's ex-girlfriend. The storyline had Matt Cappotelli introduce her to the ring as a way to taunt Hennigan.[2] Melina, however, turned on Cappotelli and aligned herself with Hennigan, who later changed his ring name to Johnny Nitro.[2] Soon after, the duo began teaming with Joey Matthews, later known as Joey Mercury.[2] The trio became known as MNM and on November 10, Melina managed Mercury and Nitro to win the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship, holding it for over two months.[23][24] During her time in OVW, Melina, Nitro, and Steven Adkins came up with Melina's trademark split ring entrance.[25]
Melina made her first Raw appearance on November 29, 2004, when Randy Orton was the guest General Manager and hosted a Diva lingerie fashion show.[26] She made another Raw appearance in December, participating in a limbo contest when Chris Jericho was General Manager for the night.[27]
MNM (2005–2006)
Melina made her official debut in WWE as a villainess, resuming her role as the manager of MNM, on the April 14, 2005 episode of SmackDown!.[28] The team interrupted the first ever Carlito's Cabana interview segment, where one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Rey Mysterio, was a guest.[28] Melina insulted Mysterio and had Mercury and Nitro attack him, leading to MNM's in-ring debut the next week on SmackDown! in a title match. The team won the match against Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero, starting their first WWE Tag Team Title reign.[29]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/MNM_champ.jpg/220px-MNM_champ.jpg)
While managing the Tag Team Champions, Melina's character was developed to be more egotistical, as she declared herself "the most-dominant Diva in WWE".[4] She made her official in-ring debut on June 30 against Michelle McCool, and had her first pay-per-view match against Torrie Wilson at The Great American Bash in a bra and panties match, winning both matches.[30][31] In the same night, MNM dropped their championships to the Legion of Doom, prompting a new storyline where Melina hired Jillian Hall, a fixer, to assist them.[31][32] MNM regained the titles on October 28 in a fatal four-Way tag team match.[33] On the Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show, Melina won a Divas battle royal by eliminating the Women's Champion Trish Stratus.[34] The next week, as a part of a new storyline, MNM kidnapped Stratus, tied her up and gagged her for Melina, who then challenged her to a match for the Women's Championship.[35] The two fought at Survivor Series, with Melina losing to Stratus with the help of Mickie James.[36]
During this time, MNM defended their titles against Rey Mysterio and the World Heavyweight Champion Batista. Melina was placed in a storyline where she tried to make Batista call off the match by visiting him in his locker room and attempting to seduce him. The storyline had the two engage in sexual intercourse, after which he simply thanked her for the "warm-up" before leaving to take part in the match, where he and Mysterio defeated MNM for the titles.[37] The storyline played over to the next episode of SmackDown! when, before MNM invoked their rematch clause, Melina held a press conference in the ring where she claimed that Batista had sexually harassed her. During the tag team match, Mark Henry aided MNM in winning back the WWE Tag Team Championship.[38] The storyline with Henry continued into the next year. On the first SmackDown! of 2006, Melina announced that Henry was her personal protection against Batista. He accompanied her and aided the other members of MNM in matches against Batista and Mysterio.[39]
At Judgment Day on May 21, 2006, MNM lost their titles to Paul London and Brian Kendrick.[40] After the match, Melina and Nitro, as part of the storyline, attacked Mercury, blaming him for the loss.[40] Later that night, Melina lost a singles match against Jillian Hall, and after slapping General Manager Theodore Long in anger, she and Nitro were fired from the SmackDown! brand.[41] The team then broke up because off-screen, Nitro and Mercury did not get along, and WWE management decided to send Nitro and Melina to the Raw brand.[42] Melina and Nitro debuted on Raw on May 29, with Nitro losing to WWE Champion John Cena.[43] Melina continued to manage Nitro during his successful hunt for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and in another storyline with Trish Stratus.[44][45] The storyline turned into a tag team feud when Carlito teamed with Stratus after he saved her from the attacks of Melina and Nitro.[46] At Saturday Night's Main Event on July 15, Melina and Nitro lost to Carlito and Stratus in a mixed tag team match.[47]
Singles competition and Women's Champion (2006–2009)
After Melina's arrival on Raw, Mick Foley began to mention her in promos and on his WWE.com columns, playing on their real-life friendship, and they soon formed an on-screen friendship.[48][49] At SummerSlam, Melina was involved in Foley's "I Quit" match against Ric Flair, when Flair threatened to hit her with a barbed wire baseball bat, causing Foley to quit the match to save her.[50] The next night on Raw, the storyline had Vince McMahon order Foley to join the Kiss My Ass club. After begging Foley not to go through with it, Foley "joined the club" to save Melina's job, only to have her suddenly turn on him by delivering a low blow and firing him at the behest of McMahon.[51] The storyline was concocted by Foley to refresh the idea of the Kiss My Ass club.[51][52] It was also around this time that Melina added another characteristic to her gimmick: screaming loudly at ringside while managing or in tag team action, which became known as the "primal scream".[53]
On January 29, 2007, Melina became the number one contender for the WWE Women's Championship after defeating Maria in a number one contender's match.[54] On the February 5 episode of Raw, Melina received her title match against Mickie James but was unsuccessful.[55] After pinning James in a mixed tag team match, Melina was granted another title match.[56] On the February 19 episode of Raw, as part of her first major singles push, Melina defeated James to win the WWE Women's Championship for the first time in her career.[57][58] The feud between the two Divas continued and Melina later retained the title in a rematch during the first ever Women's Falls Count Anywhere match in WWE history.[59][60]
In March, Melina was placed in an angle where she became jealous of SmackDown! Diva Ashley Massaro, who was receiving attention because of her appearance in Playboy.[61] The angle had Melina claim in her blogs that no Playboy cover models were capable of fighting her.[62] This resulted in scheduled matches against former Playboy cover girls Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle, with both women losing to Melina.[63][64] The storyline came to an end at WrestleMania 23, where Melina pinned Ashley in a Lumberjill match to retain her Women's Championship.[65] After WrestleMania, Melina organized a photo op with the Women's Championship belt in the ring, but was interrupted by Mickie James, resulting in another storyline feud between the two Divas.[66] On April 24, at a house show in Paris, France, Melina lost the Women's Championship in a Triple Threat match to James when James pinned Victoria, but on the orders of Jonathan Coachman, she was entitled to a rematch on the same night, where she pinned James by putting her hands on the ropes to regain the title and become a two-time WWE Women's Champion.[15]
In May 7, 2007, Melina began feuding with Playboy cover girl Candice Michelle, after she was defeated in a tag team match alongside Victoria against Candice Michelle and Mickie James.[67] Melina continued to lose to Candice in various tag team matches, as well as in non-title bouts over the next few weeks.[68][69][70] At Vengeance, Melina lost the Women's Championship to Candice, and failed to recapture the title at The Great American Bash.[71][72]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Melina5.jpg/170px-Melina5.jpg)
In April 2008, Melina, along with then-ally Beth Phoenix, competed at WrestleMania XXIV in a tag team match, defeating Maria and Ashley.[73] On the May 5 episode of Raw!, Melina unintentionally attacked Phoenix with her boot during a lumberjill match with Mickie James.[74] The following week, Phoenix walked out on Melina during a tag match against James and Maria, when Melina accidentally bumped Phoenix off the apron. Melina was then attacked by Phoenix during a backstage segment following the match, leading to Melina turning into a face for the first time in her WWE career.[75] On the May 19 episode of Raw, Melina commentated during Beth Phoenix's match against Maria, which Phoenix won, and Melina would afterwards attack Phoenix with her boot before being attacked by Phoenix.[76] At the One Night Stand pay-per-view, Melina competed in the first ever in women's "I Quit" match against Beth Phoenix, but was unsuccessful in winning the match. The next night on Raw, Melina teamed with former rival Mickie James in a tag team match against Beth Phoenix and Katie Lea in a losing effort.[77] On June 23, 2008, Perez suffered a heel injury after falling from the turnbuckles during a tag team match with Mickie James against Natalya and Victoria.[78]
Melina returned from injury on the November 24 episode of Raw, teaming with former rivals Mickie James and Candice Michelle to defeat Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and Katie Lea Burchill.[79] The following week, she made her singles return by defeating Hall. Following the match, Melina stated her intentions to take the WWE Women's Championship from Beth Phoenix.[80] On December 29, Melina won a six-woman battle royal to become the number one contender for the Championship. After the match, Melina and Phoenix engaged in a confrontation over a fan of Phoenix's named Rosa Mendes, who had attacked Melina.[81] On January 25, 2009, Melina won her third WWE Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble by defeating Phoenix.[16] She retained her championship against Beth Phoenix on February 16 episode of Raw,[82] and again during a dark match at No Way Out.[83]
Divas Champion and departure (2009–2011)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/WWE_Melina.jpg/170px-WWE_Melina.jpg)
On the April 13, 2009 episode of Raw, Melina was drafted back to SmackDown as part of the 2009 WWE Draft, thus making the WWE Women's Championship exclusive to the brand.[84] She began a feud with Michelle McCool, who was named as the number one contender to the title.[85] McCool attacked Melina after her victory over Alicia Fox on the June 19 episode of SmackDown.[86] Melina would then lose the Women's Championship to McCool at The Bash after an interference from Alicia Fox, failed to regain the championship at Night of Champions.[87][88]
On October 12, Melina was traded back to the Raw brand, and won the WWE Divas Championship from Divas Champion Jillian Hall, who had won the belt from Mickie James only a few minutes earlier.[17] On the November 23 episode of Raw, Melina teamed up with Mickie James and Kelly Kelly to defeat Jillian Hall and LayCool (Michelle McCool and Layla). After the match, guest timekeeper The Gobbledy Gooker was revealed as Maryse by attacking Melina.[89] The following week, Melina was pinned by Maryse in a tag team match.[90] On the December 7 episode of Raw, Maryse defeated Gail Kim, and following the match, Maryse proceed to attack Kelly Kelly but was stopped by Melina.[2] On December 29, at a WWE live event in Manchester, New Hampshire, Melina tore her ACL during a six-woman tag team match, and as a result she relinquished the Divas Championship on January 4.[2]
Melina made her return on the August 2, 2010 episode of Raw, attacking WWE Divas Champion Alicia Fox after a six-woman tag team match in which she, Jillian Hall, and Tamina defeated Eve Torres, Gail Kim, and Natalya.[91] At SummerSlam, Melina defeated Fox to capture the Divas Championship for the second time in her career. After the match, she was attacked by Michelle McCool and WWE Women's Champion Layla.[18] On the 900th episode of Raw, after winning a match, she was challenged by either Layla or McCool to a match at Night of Champions, to unify the WWE Women's and WWE Divas Championships, which McCool would win, after Layla attacked Melina during the match, to unify the championships.[92]
On the December 20 episode of Raw, Melina became the number one contender to the Divas Championship and turned villainous when she slapped Natalya, who had attempted to congratulate her following her victory.[2] When the two fought for the Divas Championship on January 24, 2011 on Raw, Melina was defeated.[2] On the August 1 episode of Raw, Perez participated in a #1 contender's battle royal, which was won by Beth Phoenix. This would be her final match with WWE, as she was released later that week.[93]
Independent circuit (2011–2012)
In November 2011, Perez wrestled her first match outside of WWE by defeating Lexxus at the Women Superstars Uncensored November 19 pay-per-view. Perez appeared on the World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour in Manila, Philippines on February 4, 2012, where she wrestled under her real name.[94] On February 5, 2012 episode of WWFX, Melina defeated Jillian Hall.[95]
Melina appeared at the Family Wrestling Entertainment (FWE) event, signing autographs and serving as Eric Young's valet as he became the new FWE Heavyweight Champion. At the Empire City Showdown, on August 20, Melina made a further appearance for FWE in a segment with Charlie and Jackie Haas. On April 28 edition of FWE Television, Melina was defeated by Winter with Lita as the special guest referee in a FWE Women's Championship match.[96]
Melina debuted for North East Wrestling on March 23, 2012, competing in a victorious effort against Velvet Sky, but lost to Sky the following day in a rematch.
From June 30 to July 2, 2012, Melina participated in World Wrestling Council's (WWC) Anniversario weekend in Puerto Rico. On the first two nights, Melina defeated Velvet Sky in singles matches, but on the final night, she and Davey Richards were defeated in a mixed tag team match by Sky and Xix Savant.[97] At the time, this was Perez's last wrestling match, and she began referring to herself as a former professional wrestler.
Return to the independent circuit (2015–present)
After a three-year hiatus, Melina returned to the independent circuit at Maryland Championship Wrestling's Ladies Night event on June 19, 2015. At the event, Melina appeared as the villainous outside enforcer in the MCW Women's Championship main event match between Amber Rodriguez and Mickie James; attacking James during the match, but was then attacked by guest referee Lisa Marie Varon.[98]
On August 5, 2015, Melina appeared as a villainess at Lucha Underground's Ultima Lucha; helping Johnny Mundo in his match against Alberto El Patron by hitting El Patron with his title belt while the referee was knocked down.[99]
On October 16, 2015, Melina made her debut for Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom, during their first American tour in Covina, California. She teamed with Santana Garrett in a tag team match to defeat Hudson Envy and Thunder Rosa.[100]
On June 20, 2016, Melina announced her official in-ring return at Southside Wrestling Entertainment (SWE), taking part at SWE's Queen of The Ring tournament.[101]
On October 1, 2016, Perez made her official in-ring return in a tag team match at SWE Speed King 2016, teaming with Nixon Newell participating against the team of Alex Windsor and Kay Lee Ray. The match was declared a no contest.[102]
On October 2, 2016, Melina entered the SWE Queen of the Ring tournament. She defeated Lana Austin and Viper to advance to the finals, when she defeated the Queen Of Southside champion Kay Lee Ray, winning the tournament and the championship at the process.[103] At the same day, Melina wrestled SWE KirbyMania, in an eight-man tag team match. She teamed with Jessicka Havok, Leah Vaughan, and Nixon Newell, and successfully defeated the team of Alex Windsor, Kasey Owens, Kay Lee Ray and Viper.[104]
On October 29, 2016, at SWE 6th Anniversary Show, Melina successfully defended her championship against Alex Windsor, Dahlia Black, Kay Lee Ray, Nixon Newell, and Ruby Summers in a six way match.[105]
On November 5, 2016, Melina captured her first MCW Women's Championship, defeating Renee Michelle.
On November 12, 2016, Melina was the special guest referee during the What Culture Pro Wrestling Women's Championship between Kimber Lee and Nixon Newell at WCPW True Legacy.
Other media
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On April 13, 2008, she appeared in an episode of Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp along with Mickie James, Layla, and Kelly Kelly.[106]
Filmography
Film | |||
---|---|---|---|
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2011 | Serial Buddies | Devin | Film Debut |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2008 | Pop Stars 2 Control | Auditioner | |
2008 | Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp | Herself | 1 episode |
2010 | Undateable | Episode: "Hour 1–5" | |
2011 | Cake Boss | ||
2012 | Bad Girls Club | After Buzz Show |
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- California Dream[2] / Kyrapractor[2] (Muta lock)
- Extreme Makeover[2] (Multiple facebuster variants) – 2005–2006; used as a signature move from 2006–present
- Springboard kneeling facebuster
- Running spinning facebuster
- Diving facebuster from the top rope, or from the apron to the floor [107][108]
- Last Call (Leg trap sunset flip powerbomb)[109][110] – 2008–present
- Primal Scream[111][112] / Sunset Split[113] (Inverted leg drop bulldog into a split–legged pin, preceded by a scream) – 2007–present
- Signature moves
- Bodyscissors,[2] sometimes transitioned into a pin[114]
- Bow and arrow stretch[2]
- Camel clutch[2]
- Divastator[2] (Multiple kicking combinations)[3]
- Diving double knee drop, to an opponent trapped across the turnbuckles[2]
- Diving seated senton pin[115]
- Dragon sleeper, sometimes with body scissors [116]
- Flapjack [117][118][119][120]
- Gedo clutch, sometimes transitioned into a pin[121]
- Giant swing[122]
- Hair-pull curb stomp[123][124]
- Headscissors in the corner transitioned into axe kick[108][125]
- Kyranium Buster (Flying neckbreaker)[3][2]
- Japanese stranglehold[126][127]
- Lariat[2]
- Matrix evasion,[128] sometimes into a bridging overhead kick to the head[129]
- Mule kick [130][131]
- Multiple pinning variations
- Rope-hung Boston crab[2]
- Running double knee strike to an opponent against the ropes or in the corner [117][140]
- Running split-leg Yakuza kick[141][142][143]
- Shoulder jawbreaker[131][144][145]
- Sliding double leg takedown[146]
- Snapmare driver[18]
- Spear,[147][148] sometimes in the ropes[130]
- Split-legged arm drag[149]
- Split-legged hangman's neckbreaker[150]
- Splitting evasion[151]
- Tilt-a-whirl, transitioned into a back kick,[152] a Fujiwara armbar,[153][154] or a facebuster[155][156]
- Managers
- Wrestlers managed
- Nicknames
- Entrance themes
- "Paparazzi" by Jim Johnston (WWE / Independent circuit; April 14, 2005 – August 5, 2011; 2016 – present)[163]
Championships and accomplishments
- Empire Wrestling Federation
- First female inductee into the EWF Hall of Fame (2016)[164]
- Maryland Championship Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked her #3 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2009[166]
- Southside Wrestling Entertainment
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Notes
- Bautista, Dave and Jeremy Roberts (October 2007). Batista Unleashed. World Wrestling Entertainment. ISBN 1-4165-4410-0.
- Foley, Mick (2007). Hardcore Diaries. Pocket Books. p. 384. ISBN 1-4165-3157-2.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts. Kappa Publishing. 2007.
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External links
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- Official website
- Melina Perez on WWE.com
- G.L.O.R.Y. profile
- Melina Perez at IMDb
- Melina Perez on YouTube
- Melina Perez Official Fansite
- Melina Perez's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com , Internet Wrestling Database