[9][32] At No Way Out, Massaro won the first ever Diva Invitational by removing her top to reveal her breasts which were covered with Playboy bunny pasties. I can't imagine how bad it must get and how alone and desperate one must feel to consider this. [34] On the March 9 episode of SmackDown!, the rivalry was taken to the next level when a catfight broke out on the inaugural edition of Miz TV. "She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. In an email provided to The Post, she claimed the lawyer representing the plaintiffs poached her and the legal battle got out of control fast., I accept my part of the responsibility and just want to formally apologize and express my regret, she wrote. She was born on May 26, 1979, in Babylon, New York, USA. Days after the death of professional wrestler Ashley Massaro, a report has emerged about the cause of her death. She had heard from Gary that when he picked me up from the base, my body was limp and my speech was impaired. [59], On November 21, 2020, Massaro's younger brother, Ronnie Massaro, was murdered after being stabbed in New York City at the age of 39. 0. [1] This led to a tag team match at Unforgiven, where the team of Stratus and Massaro defeated Wilson and Victoria. She departed from the organization in 2008, but still remained close with her fellow divas. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [74] On May 21, she was buried at the Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. James, New York. [1] At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Massaro again attempted to convince Maria by telling her that Hugh Hefner wanted her to pose for Playboy before Maria could answer Marella interrupted and objected to the proposal. It's not something you can just shake off like a cold and it's not the same as being "just sad". She was raised in Babylon, New York,[6] where her brother, father, and uncle competed in amateur wrestling. According to the affidavit, Massaro said she was never informed of the long-term risks associated with concussions or repeated head trauma and I had never even heard the terms of TBI or CTE mentioned., She claims to have been literally knocked out cold for five minutes, and says afterward, not only did I not receive treatment, but I was told to brush it off., Massaro said throughout her wrestling career with the WWE, between 2005 2008, she sustained multiple concussions and did not receive appropriate treatment for my injuries., She also claims to have suffered a hairline fracture in my spine and sustained numerous back injuries, and was ultimately diagnosed with herniated discs in C4 and C5 of my vertebrae., In the affidavit, which Massaro wrote in 2017, she explained, Aside from my on-going physical injuries that were sustained in the ring, and my former battle with addiction, to this day I suffer from depression, for which I take medication; migraine headaches; and severe short-term memory loss., In one specific incident, Ashley Massaro claimed in 2005 she received a neck-breaker from Torrie Wilson during a rehearsal that left her injured, and described former WWE Diva Trish Stratus as telling her to just shake it off. She didnt fault Stratus for not helping more, and explained that she knew from experience that I would get in trouble if I spoke up.. [1] On the March 24, 2008, episode of Raw, Massaro interfered in the match between Maria and Melina. An autopsy will be performed to determine. In her last tweet she seemed so happy to be answering fan mail. TMZ reports that Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide attempt. Friends said the former Playboy cover girl struggled with depression. Former model and wrestler, Ashley Massaro dies at the age of 39 after taken to hospital from her home. [13] On the September 5 episode of Raw, Massaro was defeated by Wilson due to interference from Victoria and Candice. The celebrity . Ashley Iaconetti Addresses Ex Kevin Wendt Accusing Her Of Michele and r/survivor preparing for another "Aubry was Before Sandra and Parvati started feuding through social Mike Whites The White Lotus exemplifies how valuable Long may the Black Widow Brigade reignCirie picks her side. Dan Gartland. The tragic tune is now. She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. [1] At WrestleMania 23, Massaro unsuccessfully challenged Melina for the WWE Women's Championship in a LumberJill match to retain her title. I have read and understood everything written in this statement. Authorities were first called to the wrestler's home in Suffolk County and she was transported to a nearby hospital where she died on Thursday morning. Ashley Massaro's cause of death remains unknown, but a picture has emerged of a turbulent final few years of the WWE Diva's short life marked with health troubles, including reported brain injuries she reportedly suffered as a result of her work in the ring. Following her death, Orlando scrapped plans to release the video. [72][73] Visitation for Massaro was held that day and the next at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. PLEASE seek help., The friend was referring to a tweet from Massaro, where she showed off a pile of fan letters and said, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon!, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon! She died of non-criminal causes, according to Suffolk District Police. Her account of the events is very hard to read so please beware that this is extremely sensitive and mature content. She went on to say that she'd been getting migraine headaches and experienced "severe short-term memory loss.". But a 180 change in behavior that isnt brought upon by medications, life changes, or something else major is probably an indication that things havent gotten better, but worse. In his free time, he enjoys bungee jumping and learning extinct languages. [1], Three months later after being once again absent, she returned to television on June 2, this time on SmackDown!, as a special guest commentator during a match between Kristal Marshall and Jillian Hall. Ashley Massaro, a former model, and grappler, died at the age of 39 after being transported from her home to an emergency clinic. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The 39-year-old was found unconscious inside of her. Nevertheless, Gary and rest of the group left and got on their flight. I also admittedly was uncomfortable with the thought of all the wrestlers finding out so I asked Vince and those in the room to keep the incident quiet and they agreed. Ashley's full name is Ashley Marie Massaro. We normally dont release that info for non criminal deaths., Ashley rose to fame when she won WWEs Raw Diva Search in 2005. Depression can be a very serious mental illness that clouds every aspect of life, especially when compounded with a lifetime of head trauma. He represented himself as a US Army doctor but I observed that all the other doctors at the facility had been wearing scrubs so I do not know whether this was true. His lack of sensitivity in referring to my ordeal as one bad experience left me speechless. TMZ broke the story . In her statement, it was also said that Vince McMahon encouraged her not to follow through with any charges or tell anyone about it because they didnt want one bad incident to spoil WWEs relationship with the military and all the good they were doing. Ashley Marie Massaro [4] (May 26, 1979 - May 16, 2019) was an American professional wrestler, reality television contestant and model. This was made known after the company released an email correspondence from the 2005 Diva Search winner where she expressed regret for being involved in the lawsuit. RIP Ashley, This is so tragic. The 39-year-old was found unconscious inside of her Suffolk County, NY home early Thursday morning and she was transported to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Sport; Sports Life; Tragic circumstances of WWE star's death. Ashley Massaro Contestant Profile Born May 26, 1979 Died May 16, 2019 (age 39) Hometown East Northport, New York Occupation Professional Wrestler Survivor Career Version United States China Tribe (s) Zhan Hu Finish 15/16 Challenge Wins 0 Votes Against 8 Days Lasted 6 Ashley Marie Massaro was a contestant from Survivor: China . Massaro explained, I underwent treatment through that program in September of 2010. The alleged sexual assault outlined in the lawsuit shocked Massaro's fans, but they were also shocked to learn of some of the injuries and treatments she received during her time in the WWE. She has one brother. Ashley Massaro tragically passed away at the age of 39-year-old. I'm sure she loved her daughter more than anything else but she battled depression for several years and she had numerous brain injuries from her time in WWE. Massaro, who battled depression for years, was found unconscious at her home in Smithtown after calling out sick at her job at a local radio station. In the months leading up to her death, Massaro had been pursuing a return to wrestling, but with an independent company rather than the WWE. [50] She appeared in the accompanying pictorial in the December 2003. Massaro would then beat down Marella's surprise Big Dick Johnson when he attempted to perform a striptease. Jun 12, 2020 at 6:29 pm. Gary said to call when I woke up and that he, or one of the others we were traveling with, would come back to get me. [1] Massaro evened the score on the September 12 episode of Raw when she brought out the returning Trish Stratus (who then turned face), and the duo proceeded to attack them. Days after the death of professional wrestler Ashley Massaro, a report has emerged about the cause of her death. She has one child. RIP Ashley. On Thursday morning, officers were called to her home after receiving a report of a disabled person. We were quite shocked to learn that the former WWE Diva had passed away at the age of 39 on Thursday. :( too many wrestlers take this route rip. al. Last month, a person was stabbed in New York City. I have always considered myself to be a fighter and survivor so I cant even find the words to describe what it felt like to be thrown on a table and stripped and then brutalized in the worst possible way that one human being is capable of brutalizing another all while being unable to move or speak. Later, she would be pronounced dead just ten days before her 40th birthday. According to Suffolk District Police, she died of natural causes. "We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro," WWE said in a statement. She was the happiest I have seen her in years, so stoked that people still cared about her 11 years after her career was over. She was best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and for her appearance on Survivor: China. In an affidavit from Ashley Massaro, she explained her horrifying experience of being raped while on a WWE trip to The Middle East to support the American military. I finally agreed on the condition that he not disclose the information to anyone else and told him what had occurred. Ashley Massaro, the former WWE Superstar and Survivor: China contestant who died late last week at the age of 39, ended her own life via hanging. [40], On the April 14 episode of Raw, Massaro teamed up with Maria in a losing effort to the team of Melina and Hall in a tag-team match. [60] He was buried in the same cemetery as her, the St. James Episcopal. She claims the pills eventually led to an addiction to pain medication, for which she sought treatment through the WWE Former Talent Rehab Program. Press Esc to cancel. Officers were dispatched to her home on Thursday morning after receiving a report of a disabled person. She was 39. [56][57] Shortly before her death in May 2019, she was promoted to hosting the station's evening program on Wednesday nights. [7] She graduated in 1997 from John Glenn High School in Elwood, New York,[8] and received a BSc in communication with a minor in business from the State University of New York at Albany. [55], On June 30, 2018, Massaro began working as a radio DJ for Long Island station WWSK-FM / 94.3 The Shark where she originally worked the Saturday portion from 10 am to 3 pm. She was 39. In its first response to the reports, the organization included an email exchange between WWE heads and Massaro, who claimed lawyer Konstantine Kyros "poached" her, and the legal battle between herself and the WWE"got out of control fast." Love ya punx, Ashley Massaro (@ashleymassaro11) May 15, 2019. I also felt a sense of abandonment and wished someone had just stayed with me at the base as this likely would never have happened had I not been left there alone. [21] On the February 20 episode of Raw, however, Massaro suffered a fractured left fibula while being eliminated from the Women's Battle Royal,[22] and her feud with James was cut short. Former WWE star Ashley Massaro, who also competed on "Survivor" and posed for Playboy, died last Thursday, May 16, and TMZ now reports her cause of death. Massaro left WWE in July 2008. Sports Wrestling Trish Stratus", "Ashley def. WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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[1] At the No Way Out pay-per-view, Massaro would appear with Maria in a segment at the Playboy Mansion. His expertise includes writing, editing, research, photo editing, and video editing. However, we regret that her attorney Konstantine Kyros, who filed multiple cases against the WWE, lost all of them, and was sanctioned multiple times by the Court for repeated misconduct and false allegations, is using Ashley's death to further his malicious campaign against WWE by releasing an affidavit that she submitted to the Court and later apologized to WWE for being involved with, so we wish to make certain things crystal clear," WWE said, according to Cage Side Seats. Ive always felt that she had great potential to be a wonderful Survivor character if given the chance. If you are going through the worst shit in your life, just know that you are not alone. Former WWE star and " Survivor " contestant Ashley Massaro died Thursday in Suffolk County, New York, according to reports. The other performers in attendance were Maria Kanellis, Ron Simmons, and Jimmy Hart. While en route to the next destination, I told Jimmy, Ron, Maria that I did not want them to tell anyone else was had happened. There are no signs. (Instagram) Ashley Mattingly, the former Playboy Playmate who tragically died in . It's not like one thing happened and she decided "okay, that's it. [19] Massaro returned on the March 20 episode of Raw, being kidnapped by James to lure Stratus in to saving her but James was successful and attacked Stratus. Darker Side Of The Ring - Ashley Massaro - Full Episode - YouTube 0:00 / 26:57 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. [1] After the match, Santino Marella came down to the ring, so Jerry "The King" Lawler (who was tired of Marella's actions over previous weeks) knocked Santino out of the ring. In the lawsuit, Massaro said she suffered repeated concussions in the WWE, and as a result, was battling "depression, for which I take medication." According to a previously sealed affidavit that was released by Massaros attorney, Konstantine Kyros, the wrestler detailed the pain and suffering she allegedly endured while working for the WWE. Finally, the tour was over and we were in Saudi Arabia and about to get on our flight home via London and my ticket was inexplicably missing. [69], On May 15, 2019, Massaro finished replying to fan mail,[70] but did not show up for work at WWSK-FM later that night, prompting another DJ to fill in for her. [71], On May 19 at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view event, WWE acknowledged Massaro's death by projecting a graphic of her at the start of the show. In fact, if she ever articulated such a claim to WWE, we would have reported it immediately to the Base Commander," the statement continued. [7][48][9] Massaro appeared in FHM, Stuff, Maxim, and on the cover of Playboy after joining WWE,[9] though she had previously posed for Playboy in 2003 and 2004. He was with a woman who was dressed in full military fatigues. See, at some point I used to think like you, then I read up and talked to people who deal with suicidal thoughts and ideations, then I grew up. This affidavit is signed and sworn under the penalties of perjury. Ashley Marie Massaro [1] (May 26, 1979 - May 16, 2019), [1] also known simply as Ashley, was an American pictorial model and professional wrestler. The former WWE star was only 39. Massaro had been found unresponsive in her Smithtown home and rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. May 17, 2019. Ashley Massaro Facts. She was first incorporated into the Raw brand, where she had her first wrestling feud against Vince's Devils (a villainous female stable) while aligning herself with Trish Stratus to defeat the team. 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