melina 2010

Melina began her career as a fashion model, but the wrestling bug bit the Los Angeles native in 2000 when she began training at the School of Hard Knocks in San Bernardino, Calif. She continued to work various wrestling shows, honing her in-ring abilities.

Her dream was finally realized in 2003, when wwe signed her in San Diego. Many championship reigns later, Melina became known as a force to be reckoned with in the Divas division. She credited the experience of training with both men and women for making her tougher and stronger. toi simply must take the hits, she believed, and keep on going....