Ashley Massaro
Ashley Massaro, better known simply as Ashley (born May 26, 1979 in Babylon, Long Island, New York) is a model and Diva currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment's RAW brand. She is the winner of the 2005 RAW Diva Search.
WWE Career
Diva search contestant
Ashley Massaro came to the WWE in June 2005 as a contestant for the 2005 RAW Diva Search. Massaro competed against Alexis Costa, Cameron Haven, Elisabeth Rouffaer, Kristal Marshall, Leyla Milani, Simona Fusco, and Summer DeLin during the seven week contest. After beating the seven other contestants, Ashley was declared the winner on the August 15, 2005 edition of RAW.
Ashley made her first official WWE appearance as a hired Diva on the August 21, 2005 pre-SummerSlam edition of HEAT to conduct interviews with the fans, including WWE Legends Fabulous Moolah and Mae Young.
Teamup with Trish Stratus
On August 21, 2005, at the SummerSlam PPV event, Ashley appeared with Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, Stacy Keibler, and Torrie Wilson as they washed a black limo similar to the one that was shown in the SummerSlam promos.
The following night on RAW, Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson made a suprise appearance. Torrie explained to the audience that the two of them had been traded to RAW. Torrie later called out for Ashley, claiming she wanted to welcome the "new face" to the WWE. Ashley came out, stepped into the ring, and told Candice and Torrie how excited she was to be working with them. Candice and Torrie then turned heel by attacking her. Ashley was kicked in the stomach by Torrie and slapped in the face by Candice.
On the August 29, 2005 edition of RAW, Candice and Torrie announced that they wanted to apologize to Ashley for the way that they had treated her the week before. As it turned out, neither one of them had any intention of apologizing, instead, when Ashley stepped into the ring, Candice and Torrie announced that they had scheduled a match for her against Victoria. Despite putting up a good fight, Ashley was dominated throughout the match and when it was all over, Candice and Torrie joined Victoria in her victory and the three of them stood over the defeated Ashley.
The following week, Ashley was interviewed (and mocked) by Carlito, then later lost again, this time to Torrie, thanks to interference from Victoria.
On the September 12, 2005 edition of RAW, Candice, Torrie, and Victoria once again invited Ashley to the ring. Instead, Ashley stood outside of the ring and announced that she special surprise for them. Current Women's champion, Trish Stratus, came back and turned face by joining forces with Ashley as they attacked Candice, Torrie, and Victoria.
Unforgiven
At the 2005 Unforgiven pay per view, Trish and Ashley teamed up against Torrie and Victoria (with Candice) and defeated them in a fast and furious match. The next night, September 19, Trish (with Ashley in her corner) defeated Torrie in singles action. Afterwards, the heel divas attacked Trish and Ashley and left them laying. A week later, on September 26, Trish (with Ashley again in her corner) would face Victoria in singles action. Trish and Victoria battled each other furiously, while Ashley fended off the advances of Torrie and Candice. But the match would end in a disqualification when Torrie and Candice interfered. Ashley and Trish quickly took them out when they started a fight, with Ashley stripping Candice to her bra and panties. An embarrassed Candice took to the microphone, challenging the two to a three-on-two Bra and Panties match for the Homecoming Raw.
Homecoming
Ashley and Trish defeated Torrie, Victoria and Candice in the Bra and Panties match at the WWE Homecoming. A few days later, in Jim Ross's latest "Ross Report", he sustained that Ashley may or may not have broken her nose training earlier in the week.
The next week, after Trish defeated Victoria in singles action, Victoria tried to take it to Trish after the match. Ashley came running down to save her friend, but was overpowered. Mickie James made her debut, making the save for both Ashley and Trish. She then introduced herself to them backstage, showing she was a very obsessive fan for Trish. On October 17, Ashley teamed up with Trish and Mickie to take on the "Ladies in Pink". After Mickie cost her team the match, Ashley and Trish were visibly upset with her. Mickie performed the Stratusfaction (Trish's finisher) on Victoria afterwards.
The next week, Mickie defeated Victoria in singles action. During the match, Ashley tried to interfere on her behalf, but got hung up on the ropes in a tantalizing submission hold by Candice.
Massaro will be involved in a "Fulfill Your Fantasy" Diva battle royal at Taboo Tuesday 2005 for the Woman's Championship.
Outside of Wrestling
Ashley Massaro has appeared in many publications and events. She has competed in Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageants and has appeared in FHM, Stuff, and Playboy magazines. Massaro has also hosted several E! Channel Wild On! episodes and was a Cybergirl, under the name Ryan MacKenzie, for Playboy's website in January 2004.
Accomplishments
- Ashley has a Bachelors of Science in Communications at the State University of New York and graduated at the top of her class.
- Was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA in 2002.
- She was also crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in August 2004.
- Is the winner of WWE's 2005 RAW Diva Search.
Trivia
- Ashley's father, uncle, and brother are all wrestlers.
- Ashley loves Rock N' Roll music, fishing, boating, motorcycles, and writing.
- Ashley is bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ashley has worked with various charity organizations, including The Box Project and World Vision.
- Ashley dated the drummer of Simple Plan.
- Ashley is dating Matt Hardy (confirmed by both Matt and Ashley).
- Ashley likes to keep in touch with her fans via the e-mail address on her official website.
- Ashley's favorite rock bands are Simple Plan and Good Charlotte.
- Ashley is of Italian backround.
External links
Official sites
Fansites/Other