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Maria Kanellis

Also known as: Mary Kanellis - Mary Kanellis-Bennett - Mary Louise Kanellis - Mary Louise Kanellis-Bennett

Personnel

Né(e) le: February 25, 1982

Lieu de naissance: Ottawa, Illinois, United States

Années actives: 2004-present

Nationalité: Américaine

Ethnicité: Caucasien

Professions: Actrice, Beauty pageant contestant (former), Modèle glamour, Playboy Model (former), Sportswoman: Wrestler

Corps

Couleur des cheveux: Brun

Couleur des yeux: Vert

Taille: 5'7" (or 170 cm)

Poids: 122 lbs (or 55 kg)

Mensurations: 34-25-34

Taille de soutien-gorge: 34C

À propos de Maria Kanellis

Maria Kanellis-Bennett, a multifaceted talent from America, has carved a significant path in professional wrestling as a competitor, manager, and promoter. Her current endeavors see her active in both All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). Beyond these prominent wrestling circuits, she is a co-owner and co-founder of the independent promotion, Women's Wrestling Army (WWA). Her wrestling journey has also included stints with Impact Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Her presence has extended beyond the squared circle, with a notable 2008 spread in Playboy magazine and appearances on the 2010 season of Celebrity Apprentice. Prior to her wrestling career, Kanellis was a seasoned participant in beauty pageants. Her professional journey officially began in 2004 as a contestant on the reality series Outback Jack. Later that same year, she secured fifth place in the WWE Diva Search, leading to her initial hiring by WWE as a backstage interviewer.

Kanellis transitioned into in-ring competition as a professional wrestler in 2005. Her contributions were recognized in 2009 when she earned the Slammy Award for Diva of the Year. In 2010, she ventured into music with the release of her debut album, Sevin Sins, and departed WWE later that year. Following her exit from WWE, she pursued opportunities with Ring of Honor (ROH) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where she held the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Alongside her husband, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis returned to WWE from 2017 to 2020. During this period, she captured the WWE 24/7 Championship, a feat made historically significant as it occurred during her pregnancy, marking her as the first pregnant champion in WWE history. Her personal life also took a significant turn when, in a December 2011 interview, she revealed her relationship with fellow wrestler Mike Bennett. The couple became engaged in November 2012 and exchanged vows on October 10, 2014. Kanellis proudly embraces her Greek heritage. As of May 2024, she has cultivated a substantial following, boasting 928,000 followers on Instagram.