Ashley Massaro

Infobox Wrestler
name=Ashley Massaro
names=Ashley Massaro

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height=height|ft=5|in=5
weight=convert|112|lb|kg st|abbr=on
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real_weight=
birth_date=birth date and age|1979|5|26cite web|url=http://stars.ign.com/objects/963/963780_biography.html|title=IGN: Ashley Massaro Biography|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2008-05-20]
birth_place=Babylon, New York
death_date=
death_place=
resides=
billed=New York City
trainer=Ricky Steamboat
Dave Finlay
Matt Hardy
Trish Stratus
Christy Hemmeciteweb|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/a/ashley-massaro.html|accessdate=2008-07-16|title=Ashley Massaro Bio|publisher=Online World of Wrestling]
debut=June 27, 2005
retired=

Ashley Marie Massaro (born May 26, 1979) is an American pictorial model and professional wrestler best known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment. She was the winner of the Raw Diva Search 2005 and was on the cover of the April 2007 issue of "Playboy Magazine".citeweb|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20070426131713/www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/ashley1/bio/|accessdate=2007-04-29|title=Ashley's WWE Bio (Archived)|publisher=WWE] She was a contestant on the of "Survivor" in the People's Republic of China, but was the second contestant to be eliminated.cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor15/survivors/ashley.shtml|title=Ashley's Survivor Profile|publisher=CBS.com|accessdate=2007-08-20]

Early life

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

World Wrestling Entertainment

Ashley Massaro came to WWE in June 2005 as a contestant in the 2005 Raw Diva Search. After beating the seven other chosen finalists, Massaro was declared the winner on the August 15, 2005 edition of "Raw". She won the $250,000 Diva Search contest which included the $250,000 and a one year contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/|publisher=WWE.com|title=HBK screwed Hogan|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2005-08-15]

2005–2006

Ashley made her first WWE appearance as an official WWE Diva on the August 21, 2005 pre-SummerSlam edition of "HEAT" where she conducted interviews with the fans, The Fabulous Moolah, and Mae Young. Later that night, Massaro made her first appearance at a pay-per-view event when she joined the other bikini-clad divas in washing Mr. McMahon's presidential limo backstage.

The following night on "Raw", WWE Divas Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson called out Massaro, claiming they wanted to welcome her to "Raw". After Ashley came out, Candice and Wilson turned heel and started attacking Ashley. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/|publisher=WWE.com|title=JERICHO FIRED; ANGLE NO. 1 CONTENDER|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2005-08-22] Ashley continued to feud with the two divas who were soon joined by Victoria. Victoria later defeated Ashley in her in-ring debut match. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08292005/|publisher=WWE.com|title=Tag Team Masterpiece|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-08-29] Ashley was later joined by the returning Trish Stratus, who helped Ashley 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. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2005/results/|publisher=WWE|title=Unforgiven 2005 Results|accessdate=2007-05-09] Ashley 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. Ashley eliminated Candice Michelle before being eliminated by Victoria.

One of her biggest wins was at New Year's Revolution when Ashley won the first ever Bra and Panties Gauntlet match by being the final Diva left still wearing her clothes.cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2006/matches/15481644/results/|publisher=WWE.com|title=Ashley def. Victoria, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson and Maria (Bra & Panties Gauntlet Match)|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-01-08] Following WWE tradition, to please the fans, she removed them herself before making her exit.

Through the early part of 2006, Ashley became the victim of a series of attacks from a jealous Mickie James. At the Royal Rumble, Mickie defeated Ashley with then Women's Champion, Trish Stratus, as the special guest referee. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2006/matches/314094121/results/|publisher=WWE.com|title=Mickie James def. Ashley|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-01-29] Ashley got her revenge one week later by pinning James in the rematch on "Raw". [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02062006/|publisher=WWE.com|title=The Road to WrestleMania|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-02-06] During the February 20, 2006 edition of "Raw", however, Ashley suffered a fractured left fibula while being eliminated from the Women's Battle Royal,cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/ashleyinjury|publisher=WWE.com|title=Ashley Injury Update|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-02-22] and her feud with James was cut short. She underwent the procedure to have a plate positioned in her leg in March 2006. During her recovery, Ashley still occasionally appeared on "Raw" as part of the Stratus/James feud, albeit in a non-active role.

She returned to television on June 2, now on "SmackDown!", as a special guest commentator during the Kristal Marshall vs. Jillian Hall match. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06022006/|author=Brett Hoffman|publisher=WWE.com|title=All hail the king|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-06-02] Ashley immediately aligned herself with Hall as they feuded with Michelle McCool and Kristal Marshall. She won her debut match on the July 21 edition of "SmackDown!", where she teamed up with Hall and defeated McCool and Marshall. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07212006/|author=Craig Tello|publisher=WWE.com|title=Countdown to the Bash|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-07-21] At The Great American Bash, Massaro won the Fatal Four-Way Bra and Panties match. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/matches/25815984/results/|author=Jen Hunt|publisher=WWE.com|title=It’s always Ashley, Ashley, Ashley|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-07-23] On the August 4 edition of "SmackDown!", Ashley broke her knuckle in a match against Kristal Marshall. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/ashleyinjured|title=Ashley Injured|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-08-05] [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08042006/|title=Challenge from the grave|author=Brett Hoffman|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-08-04]

Ashley 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. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09082006/|author=Brett Hoffman|title=All the King's men|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2006-09-08] Following the victory, Ashley became the valet for London and Kendrick, accompanying them to the ring for their matches on "SmackDown!" and pay-per-views.

2007–2008

During the February 16, 2007 edition of "SmackDown!", Ashley unveiled her "Playboy" cover. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02162007/|title=Out of control|author=Lennie DiFino|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-16] Surrounding the release of the magazine, Ashley engaged in a feud with Jillian Hall over who was the most talented Diva on "SmackDown!" and Halls' jealousy over Ashley's "Playboy" cover. At No Way Out, Ashley won the first ever Diva Invitational by removing her top to reveal her breasts which were covered with Playboy bunny pasties. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/3465668111/results/|author=Lennie DiFino|title=All the right notes|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-02-18] Surrounding the release of the cover, Ashley continued to feud with Jillian, but also began a feud with then WWE Women's Champion, "Raw's" Melina. Melina was angry over the publicity Ashley had been receiving because of the cover and believed that she deserved more publicity than Ashley for being the Women's Champion.cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03092007/|author=Lennie DiFino|title=Dominant expressions|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-03-09] 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". At WrestleMania 23, Melina defeated Ashley in a LumberJill match to retain her title. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/39161842111/results/|title=Playboy Covered|author=Brett Hoffman|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-04-01]

After WrestleMania, Ashley continued as a valet for WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick. In storyline, on the April 13 episode of "SmackDown!", Ashley was attacked by Jillian Hall. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04132007/|title=Polar opposites|author=Lennie DiFino|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-05-09|date=2007-04-13] In reality, Ashley had loosened a screw in her ankle that needed to be surgically repaired by being reinserted into a plate in her ankle, which was inserted last year after Ashley legitimately fractured her tibia and fibula while in a battle royal. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/articles/4144854/ashleyinjury|author=Lennie DiFino|title=Ashley to have surgery|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-04-04|date=2007-04-14] Ashley returned a couple months later seeking revenge on Jillian for injuring her. Her return was short lived when on the June 8 edition of "SmackDown!", Ashley was kayfabe suspended indefinitely after accidentally spilling Mr. McMahon's coffee on him. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06082007/articles/chairmandescentsd|title=Chairman's descent|date=2007-06-08|author=Craig Tello|accessdate=2008-01-15|publisher=WWE] In reality, Ashley was taking time off to participate on the show "Survivor". Ashley returned on January 7, 2008 to the Raw brand, winning a divas lingerie pillow fight against Maria, Jillian Hall, Melina, and Mickie James. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01072008/|title=Ashley’s Back!|date=2008-01-07|author=Greg Adkins|accessdate=2008-01-15|publisher=WWE] Ashley 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. Ashley also participated in a 12 Diva Tag Team match at Backlash, but her team lost. Ashley, however, was released from her WWE contract on July 9, 2008. [citeweb|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/massaroreleased|accessdate=2008-07-09|title=Ashley Massaro released|publisher=WWE] 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.cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/07/10/6114676.html|title=Diva's request granted - Ashley released from WWE|author=Jon Waldman|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=2008-07-16|date=July 10, 2008]

Other media

"Survivor"

Survivor contestant
name = Ashley Massaro


birthdate = Birth date and age|1979|5|26|mf=y
location = Austin, Texas
season =
finish = 2nd voted out
tribe = Zhan HuMassaro was a contestant on CBS's "". [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/ashleysurvivor|author=Kara A. Medalis|title='Survivor' Diva|accessdate=2007-08-20|date=2007-08-20] She claims that she approached 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 it.cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/09/17/2007-09-17_wwes_ashley_massaro_grapples_to_pin_down.html|title=WWE's Ashley Massaro grapples to pin down 'Survivor' win|author=Richard Huff|publisher=New York Daily News|accessdate=2007-09-17|date=2007-09-17] Prior to the experience, Massaro had never been camping before, so to train for the show she had to get used to being outside. She was assigned to the Zhan Hu tribe in the first episode, and started to annoy her tribe members with her constant quarreling with fellow contestant Dave Cruser. In the second episode, Massaro was voted off after six days in China in a 6-1 vote.

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.cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20070426131713/www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/ashley1/bio/|title=Ashley's Profile (Archived)|accessdate=2007-04-29|publisher=WWE] She has appeared in "FHM", "Stuff", "Maxim", and on the cover of "Playboy" after joining WWE, though she had previously posed for Playboy under the name Ryan Mackenzie. In addition, she has appeared in both "Femme Fatale" and "FLEX" magazines. Ashley has also hosted several E! channel "Wild On!" episodes and even appeared on "Breaking Bonaduce" as Danny Bonaduce 's personal trainer. Ashley has hosted "Celebrity Death Match" and has guest starred on an episode of "" alongside WWE Superstars John Cena and Batista.

In February 2007, Ashley and Kane filmed an episode of the CW's "Smallville" that aired on March 22, 2007. In April 2007, Ashley also appeared as a guest on Fuse TV's show "The Sauce". [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/ashleyonfuse?cid=WWEADP-07|author=Brett Hoffman|title=Sexiest Woman on Fuse|accessdate=2007-04-14|date=2007-04-12] On April 20, 2007, Ashley, Torrie Wilson, Maryse, Brooke, Layla El and Kelly Kelly filmed Timbaland's video, "Throw It on Me" featuring The Hives. [cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/4563070|author=Kara A. Medalis|title=The Sexiest Women in L.A.|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-04-21|date=2007-04-20]

Ashley is in Rev Theory's video for their song "Hell Yeah".

Personal life

Ashley previously dated WWE Superstars Matt Hardycite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2006060325,00.html|author=Lilsboys|title=Matt: I still will not die|publisher=The Sun|accessdate=2007-04-12|month=February | year=2006] and Paul London . [cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1203113713.shtml|title=Ashley Massaro Note|accessdate=2008-02-15|publisher=wrestleview.com|author=Adam Martin]

In May 2008, "Rolling Stone" reported that Massaro was employed by a Los Angeles escort agency. [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=Mike Landau|accessdate=2008-05-03|publisher=The Wrestling Herald] The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed it was investigating the agency - but did not address Massaro's relation to them. [ [http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/03/wwe-diva-fingered-in-escort-ring/ "WWE Diva Fingered In Escort Ring?", TMZ.com] ] On her MySpace page, Massaro said she was "beyond upset" and urged fans "don't believe it for a second." [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=Ashley Massaro|publisher=MySpace|accessdate=2008-05-03|date=2008-05-03]

She has several tattoos, including a black & pink nautical star on the back of both of her elbows; a pink and red dragon surrounding kanji lettering that translates to 'Trust No One' going down the side of her left torso; kanji symbols on the small of her lower back; and a butterfly on her right hip. She also has several piercings, most notably a 'Monroe' and 'Snakebites' on her lips.

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

In wrestling

*Finishing and signature moves
**Crucifix pin [cite web|url=http://www.prowrestling.com/news.php?id=1748/articles/columns| title=Diva Dosage - Raw & SmackDown thoughts, Diva Rankings and More|date=2008-06-24|accessdate=2008-06-24|publisher=ProWrestling.com] [citeweb|url=http://www.lobsterbush.com/raw/20060216/| title=Lobsterbush Presents: Monday Night Raw Review 02/16/06|date=2008-06-24|accessdate=2008-06-24|publisher=lobsterbush.com] [cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wwf/january/2006.htm| title=WWE Royal Rumble 2006|date=2008-06-24|accessdate=2008-06-24|publisher=pwwew.com] - Early 2006
**"Starstruck" (Second rope diving side elbow drop)
**Diving crossbody
**Headscissors takedown
**Hurricanrana
**Monkey flip
**Spear

*Wrestlers managed
**Trish Stratus
**Paul London and Brian Kendrick

*Nicknames
**The Dirty Diva

*Entrance themes
**"Be Yourself" by Audioslave (Used during the Diva Search)
**"Light a Fire" by Nuts In A Blender
**"Let's Light A Fire Tonight" by Aiden

Championships and accomplishments

*Playboy
**Cover Girl (April 2007) [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.com]

*World Wrestling Entertainment
**Diva Search winner (2005)

Notes

External links

* [http://www.TheAshleyMassaro.com TheAshleyMassaro.com]
*myspace|ashleymizassaro
* [http://www.maximonline.com/girls_of_maxim/girl_template_magnified.aspx?id=1164&ind=0&src=nlw138:mtd Ashley Massaro] in Maxim Magazine
*imdb name|id=2003276|name=Ashley Massaro
* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/a/ashley-massaro.html Ashley at Online World of Wrestling]
* [http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor15/survivors/ashley.shtml Ashley's "Survivor: China" Profile]