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Mary Louis "Maria" Kanellis-Bennett[6][7][8] (born February 25, 1982)[1] is an American professional wrestler, manager, promoter, actress and model. She is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), and is the co-owner and founder of the independent promotion Women's Wrestling Army (WWA).[9] Kanellis is best known for her time with WWE from 2004 to 2010 and worked for them again from 2017 to 2020 with her real-life husband, Mike Kanellis.[4] She has also wrestled for TNA/Impact Wrestling.
Maria Kanellis | |
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Birth name | Mary Louis Kanellis |
Born | [1] Ottawa, Illinois, U.S.[2] | February 25, 1982
Alma mater | Northern Illinois University Johnson & Wales University |
Spouse(s) |
Mike Bennett (m. 2010) |
Children | 2 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Maria[3] Maria Kanellis[4] Maria Kanellis-Bennett |
Billed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] |
Billed weight | 120 lb (54 kg)[1] |
Billed from | Chicago, Illinois[3] |
Trained by | Ohio Valley Wrestling[5] Fit Finlay |
Debut | 2004[1] |