TMZ broke the story . In his free time, he enjoys bungee jumping and learning extinct languages. Ashley Massaro tragically passed away at the age of 39-year-old. Her death is being classified as non-criminal, sources say. Ashley Massaro Died of Apparent Suicide (Report) justjared This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 105 63 63 comments Best survivor39 4 yr. ago RIP that is so sad 100 Rustlingleaves1 4 yr. ago Really sad news! The man and woman yelled one minute and threw a dirty quilt on me as I was lying naked on the table, and when Gary entered the room he attempted to ask them what was going on but they immediately stormed out. Moving on to Ashley's family, she had not revealed the names of her parents. Massaro who wouldve turned 40 later this month was the first winner of the WWE Diva Search before retiring from the company in 2008. My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters, pal Shelly Martinez said in a statement to The Blast. I do feel sorry for her daughter, don't get me wrong, but I would not say that what she did was selfish. [9], In February 2007, Massaro and Glenn "Kane" Jacobs filmed an episode of the CW's Smallville that aired on March 22, 2007. Affidavit of Ashley Massaro (DOB: 5/26/79) My name is Ashley Massaro and I am a plaintiff in the lawsuit, Laurinaitis et. My girlfriend (29F) was keeping her mental illness from Ashley Massaro dies of apparent suicide by hanging. A spokesperson for the WWE said Massaro contacted them last October to apologize for partaking in the lawsuit. This is the same lawsuit that WWE says Massaro apologized for being a part of. At the time, my body was still limp and my speech impaired, so Gary wrapped me in the quilt and carried me out to the Humvee outside and took me back to my hotel room and then put me in my bed, as I needed to sleep. Massaro had been dealing with depression for quite some time, and the injuries she sustained over the course of her professional wrestling career didnt help her condition. (Instagram) Ashley Mattingly, the former Playboy Playmate who tragically died in . Sign in NEW YORK Darker Side Of The. [16] Massaro continued to wrestle matches through the rest of 2005 and was involved in the annual Fulfill Your Fantasy Diva Battle Royal at Taboo Tuesday for her first shot at the WWE Women's Championship. Ashley Massaro starred in a video about suicide before her death Credit: Getty Images "When the Massaro family gave us their blessing, it was time," Brian Orlando, the morning show host and assistant program director at Long Island radio station 94.3 the Shark, where Massaro hosted a weekly show, told The NY Post. May 17, 2019, 11:38 AM Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts. Ashley Massaro Facts. [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. [56][57] Shortly before her death in May 2019, she was promoted to hosting the station's evening program on Wednesday nights. One of Massaros attorneys revealed that the former professional wrestlers brain might be donated toDr. Bennet Omalu. CTE is adegenerative brain disease that has been linked tohead trauma. [1] On the March 24, 2008, episode of Raw, Massaro interfered in the match between Maria and Melina. 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. [77] In September 2021, a USA Today article stated that she had died by suicide, and wrote that her death (along with the suicides of wrestlers Hana Kimura and Daffney in the succeeding two years) had spurred a conversation about mental health in the professional wrestling industry. [49] Massaro tried out for Playboy scouts when they were searching for models for the 50th Anniversary Playmate Hunt. The Blast broke the news of Massaro's death on Thursday night after confirming her passing with the Suffolk County Medical Examiner in Hauppauge, New York. [23] On the edition of June 9 of SmackDown!, Massaro defeated Marshall, Hall and Michelle McCool in a bikini contest. It should also be noted that this affidavit is involved in the class-action lawsuit she was engaged in against WWE. [81], World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (20052008), Feud with Vince's Devils and Mickie James (20052006), List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Ashley Massaro, former WWE star from New York, dead at 39", "Former WWE wrestler Massaro dies at age 39", "Police: Former WWE star Ashley Massaro found dead in Smithtown home", "RAW Results 8/22/05 Hampton, VA (SummerSlam Fallout, More)", "SLAM! The 39-year-old was found unconscious inside of her. Former WWE star Ashley Massaro has died, the organization said Thursday. [13] On the September 5 episode of Raw, Massaro was defeated by Wilson due to interference from Victoria and Candice. The post Ashley Massaro Died of Apparent Suicide After Claiming Years of Depression, Injuries Suffered from WWE Career appeared first on The Blast. The suit also alleged that she told the WWE executives about what happened to her, and was told to keep quiet. Massaro, along with 60 other former professional wrestlers, sued WWE back in 2016, claiming they sufferedneurological injuries while competing in the ring. [30][31] Surrounding the release of the magazine, Massaro engaged in a feud with Jillian Hall, who was envious of the attention Massaro received due to the Playboy cover. Ashley Marie Massaro (May 26, 1979 - May 16, 2019) was an American professional wrestler. Massaro's struggles, and the deadly consequences they had for. [1] This led to a tag team match at Unforgiven, where the team of Stratus and Massaro defeated Wilson and Victoria. At this point, I had already given the burqa I had borrowed from the US Service members back to them and they had left; Riyadh was the location where I was harassed at the beginning of the trip when while wearing a burqa; and I had just been drugged and viciously raped. TMZ reports that Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide attempt. Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro died by hanging herself in her Long Island home, according to a new report. Regardless, he told me that I needed to tell him what had happened. The policemen went to her home Thursday morning on a report of a sick person. Ashley Massaro, a former model, and grappler, died at the age of 39 after being taken to an emergency clinic from her home. Oh, I actually responded to your text messages for the first time in years? Sources told TMZ that she was found hanging in an apparent suicide. Aww, no! Ashley Marie Massaro [1] (May 26, 1979 - May 16, 2019), [1] also known simply as Ashley, was an American pictorial model and professional wrestler. [27][28], She came back on September 8, teaming with Paul London and Brian Kendrick to defeat Idol Stevens, KC James and Michelle McCool in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team match. Dr. Rios then informed Vince, who informed Kevin Dunn, John Laurinaitis, and several other company executives or lawyers that I had never even met but were all present at a meeting that I was called into shortly after. Following her death, Orlando scrapped plans to release the video. I then met the rest of the group because we had to head to the next location on the tour schedule. It's crazy to think though that out of 19 years of the show & hundreds of contestants, only 5 have passed away. There are people in my life Im very close to who have struggled with suicidal issues, and let me tell you that it doesnt stem from character flaws or selfish behavior. She dismissed the lawsuit in September 2018. Ashley's full name is Ashley Marie Massaro. Despite having a relatively brief career in professional wrestling, Massaro had a unique look and a charismatic screen presence, leading her to amass a sizeable fanbase. Our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time. However, it is what Massaro claimed to have been through. Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro died by hanging herself in her Long Island home, according to a new report. Ive always felt that she had great potential to be a wonderful Survivor character if given the chance. But on the night of May 15, 2019, she failed to show up for work. If you are authorized, you may request a copy of the autopsy report, which is the written record of the medical examiner's findings. CTE, lack of healthcare, often nothing else to fall back on once you've passed your prime, constant injuries and the ability to get hooked on painkillers and the like, it's a hard profession. , that wouldve been my second guess behind accidental overdose. Following an initial rivalry with Vince's Devils, an alliance of female villains, she became the valet for the WWE Tag Team . . RIP. Former model and wrestler, Ashley Massaro dies at the age of 39 after taken to hospital from her home. This did not make 9 me feel better about the situation. Ashley Massaro's death is said to have come about as a result of an apparent suicide. The experience was a living nightmare. Then she was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead by . She was 39. Ashley Massaro Passes Away at 39. The former professional wrestler has not given out any details regarding her family members. The WWE initially addressed the allegations when they first came out, and has addressed them once more in a more detailed statement. After I returned to the US, Dr. Rios set a meeting with me and questioned me about the incident. Days after the death of professional wrestler Ashley Massaro, a report has emerged about the cause of her death. [72][73] Visitation for Massaro was held that day and the next at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Ashley Marie Massaro (May 26, 1979 - May 16, 2019) was an American professional wrestler, reality television contestant, television host, model, and radio personality. The other performers in attendance were Maria Kanellis, Ron Simmons, and Jimmy Hart. She left behind a daughter, and many questions unanswered. She has one brother. We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro, the company said. [7][51] On April 20, 2007, Massaro and several other female wrestlers filmed Timbaland's video, "Throw It on Me" featuring the Hives. [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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Dan Gartland. Sports Wrestling Trish Stratus", "Ashley def. Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression and multiple injuries on routine repetitive blows she suffered to the head while wrestling for the WWE. [10] Her winnings included $250,000 and a one-year contract with WWE. She left behind a daughter named Alexa and tons of friends and fans all around the world. Just a few months before beloved former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro took her own life in May 2019 at 39, she starred in a music video for a song about suicide prevention. By Caitlyn Hitt 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." While I was still in the sickbay, he approached me and almost immediately administered an IV of an unknown substance in my other arm. Officers were dispatched to her home on Thursday morning after receiving a report of a disabled person. [20] Massaro got her revenge one week later by pinning James in the rematch on Raw. After her death, the WWE released a statement: We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro. The woman guarded the door while the man proceeded to inject me with a drug that caused me to be unable to move my body or to scream. In its most recent response, the WWE said it was "saddened by the death of Ashley Massaro" and regretted the Kyros used "Ashley's death to further his malicious campaign against WWE. [7][9] Massaro also hosted several E! [18] Through the early part of this year, Massaro became the victim of a series of attacks from Mickie James. 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. 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. [1] This return was short-lived when on the edition of June 8 of SmackDown!, Massaro was suspended indefinitely after accidentally spilling Vince McMahon's coffee on him. All rights reserved. Hollywood Life [14] On the September 18 episode of Raw, The pair defeated the triowho became known as the Ladies in Pink (and later Vince's Devils). [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. [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. [47], Massaro competed in Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageants and was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA in 2002 and Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in August 2004. However, according to our sources, her brother, father, and uncle also competed in amateur wrestling as well. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [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. [1] On the March 26 episode of Raw, Massaro teamed up with Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle in a winning effort defeating Melina, Hall and Victoria. Shortly after I woke, Maria appeared in my hotel room. 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. Its unclear if that injury was suffered during a rehearsal for WWEs Unforgiven, but Trish and Ashley ended up beating Torrie and Victoria that same year. While I was initially thrilled to have this opportunity, I began experiencing issues from the outset. THE brother of former WWE star Ashley Massaro has been stabbed to death hours after leaving a rehab programme he entered following her suicide. The cause of death wasn't immediately made public. Massaro was just 39 years old. She departed from the organization in 2008, but still remained close with her fellow divas. She has one child. We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro. An autopsy will be performed to determine. His lack of sensitivity in referring to my ordeal as one bad experience left me speechless. Ashley would have turned 40 on May 26. She was best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and for her appearance on Survivor: China . [1] Massaro was released from her WWE contract on July 9, 2008. ", 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. [7], Massaro initially found out about World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) 2005 Raw Diva Search when she met a WWE casting director during a swimsuit pageant. We were quite shocked to learn that the former WWE Diva had passed away at the age of 39 on Thursday. She claimed in a 2017 affidavit that she suffered multiple concussions and was never warned about the risks associated. channel Wild On! The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Gorgeous Gina Lollobrigida leaves behind a lasting legacy, Dolly Parton 'heartbroken' for Priscilla Presley after Lisa Marie's 'tragic' death, Lisa Marie Presley's sad final words at son's grave before her death, Aaron Carter's family says he didn't drown in tub as drug deal mystery deepens, Another Bill will wear O.J. Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro's death last week had a ripple effect across the wrestling world when her attorney published details from the wrestler's lawsuit against the WWE following. She died en route to the hospital as emergency crews performed life-resuscitating measures on her to no avail, according to the report. I had asked to rest in the Humvee, which was air-conditioned during a break, and the US Army soldiers insisted I was suffering from dehydration, notified Gary, and insisted on taking me to a nearby military base in Kuwait. [15] The following night on Raw, Massaro accompanied Trish where she defeated Wilson. [47] In the second episode, Massaro was voted off after six days with a 61 vote. WWE star and Playboy model Ashley Massaro was answering fan mail at her home in New York. Raw 2008[54] and returned in WWE SmackDown vs. Another sign is randomly getting rid of things or selling material possessions. You don't know what demons she had to fight inside her head. Thankfully, I was able to return home, but I was still incredibly upset at the fact that I had been abandoned in a dangerous situation by my colleagues who knew what I had just endured, and thought it was inappropriate that even the WWE office, while not aware of the rape yet, would think it was a good plan for the rest of the group to leave me alone there overnight. Finally, Gary returned and was banging on the door. "[53], Massaro appeared in two WWE video games. Randomly out of the blue wanting to respond to 300+ fan letters definitely seems like she had planned to end her life, and was tying up some loose ends first. I've heard that when someone who has been going through depression suddenly seems a lot happier, it can actually be a really bad sign. [29] Following the victory, Massaro became the valet for London and Kendrick, accompanying them to the ring for their matches on SmackDown! [36] In reality, Massaro had loosened a screw in her ankle, which had been inserted the previous year after she legitimately fractured her tibia and fibula while in a battle royal. [19], Massaro returned on January 7, 2008 to the Raw brand, winning a Lingerie Pillow Fight against Maria, Jillian Hall, Melina, and Mickie James. It must have been a long time coming and a cumulation of things led her to do what she did. I was still completely traumatized at that point and I just agreed. Her death caused is Suicide by hanging. 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. [1] During the February 16, 2007 episode of SmackDown!, Massaro unveiled her Playboy cover. She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. Imagine having so much misunderstanding in your heart and so much desperation for attention that you feel the need to come back and double down on calling a person selfish for succumbing to severe mental illness, if that is indeed what happened, I hope every day that people like you will get it one day and realize that mental illness can rob someone of their ability to choose, and every day that hope gets slightly more extinguished. She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world., The company added, WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends.. [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. A friend close to Massaro, Shelly Martinez who wrestled as Ariel, said in a statement, My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters. WWE announced on Thursday evening the death of former WWE performer Ashley Massaro, who wrestled for the company for three years. [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. Massaro, 39, was discovered unconscious Thursday morning at her Smithtown home after she failed to show up to her job at a local radio station, The Blast reported. Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro reportedly died in an apparent suicide at her Long Island home after years battling depression. Death Cause and Funeral Details! You can read the entire affidavit here. [74] On May 21, she was buried at the Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. James, New York. [80] With her family's blessing, it was released in July 2020. Massaro made her debut in WWE after winning the WWE Diva Search in 2005. She was 39. 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, Massaro said in the affidavit. 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. The beloved wrestling star and one-time Survivor contestant is survived by her 18-year-old daughter, Alexa Massaro, who shared a touching tribute Monday. [19], In September 2017, Massaro made a brief return to professional wrestling by managing in Zero1 Professional Wrestling USA with former WWE Diva Jillian Hall. Ashley Massarowas found hanging in an apparent suicide, multiple sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sportson May 21. Rest In Peace Ashley you will be loved and missed . 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. I could not believe what was happening, but there was no way I was staying 8 alone in a hotel without a burqa in Riyadh for the night so I called a friend who is a travel agent who arranged for me meet an airline employee who by some miracle got me onto a flight. According to Suffolk District Police, she died of natural causes. "At no time was Vince McMahon or the management of WWE ever informed by Ashley Massaro or anybody else that she had been sexually assaulted, drugged, raped or sodomized by a military doctor with a nurse standing guard while on a goodwill tour in 2007 to U.S. military bases in Kuwait. She made her in-game debut in WWE SmackDown vs. [1] On the December 22 episode of SmackDown!, Massaro teamed up with Layla in a winning effort defeating Jillian Hall and Kristal in a tag-team match. This is insensitive and unnecessary. Friends said the former Playboy cover girl struggled with depression. v. WWE et. . Sudden contentment is definitely a sign. WWE fans are still reeling from the unexpected death of Ashley Massaro on May 16. Additionally, WWE said McMahon never had a meeting with Kevin Dunn, John Laurinaitis "or other company executives in which [Massaro] told them of such a claim and was instructed to keep quiet. Ashley Marie Massaro (Babylon, 26 de maio de 1979 Long Island, 16 de maio de 2019) foi uma modelo e lutadora de luta profissional estadunidense, descendente de italianos, que trabalhou na WWE. My mind however could barely process the fact that I had just been drugged and then violently and brutally raped and sodomized repeatedly by a man who was celebrating his birthday and claimed to be a US Army doctor. [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. Which set up the six-person mixed-tag-team match, in which they lost to Marella, Melina and Phoenix. Ex-WWE superstar Ashley Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide, multiple sources connected with the situation tell TMZ Sports. 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. TMZ reports that Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide attempt. [60] He was buried in the same cemetery as her, the St. James Episcopal. [19] On the April 28 episode of Raw, Massaro competed in her last match by teaming up with Michelle McCool, Cherry, Kelly Kelly, Maria and James in a winning effort defeating Layla, Melina, Phoenix, Natalya, Hall and Victoria. The medical examiner looks for any signs of disease or injury that may have contributed to the death. [46] She was assigned to the Zhan Hu tribe in the first episode and quickly began quarreling with fellow contestant Dave Cruser. After winning in 2005, Massaro competed for the WWE Women's Championship at Wrestlemania 23 back in 2007 and recently appeared to be gearing up for a return to wrestling.
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