The former WWE star known as Melina was reported “safe” on Sunday after concerns were raised about her whereabouts amid the devastating disaster. Los Angeles wildfires During the week.
A Matter of Pride Wrestling, which initially expressed concerns about the former pro wrestler, offered an update on social media.
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Melina at the premiere of See No Evil in Los Angeles. (J. Sciulli/WireImage for Lionsgate)
“We are happy to know that Melina has made contact and is safe. We want to thank everyone for their concern, support and outreach during this time. Your kindness and compassion means the world to us,” the professional wrestling company wrote. X.
Melina Perez, 45, was born in Los Angeles and entered the world of professional wrestling in 2001.
Kevin Marshall inspects his mother's property destroyed by fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Saturday, January 11, 2025. (AP Photo/John Lusher)
She burst onto the WWE scene when she appeared on “Tough Enough” in 2002 in hopes of landing a spot on the roster. Although she did not win the spot, she later became a valet for the MNM team of Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury.
She has had individual success where she has been WWE Women's Champion Three-time and two-time WWE Divas Champion.
Perez has also competed for the National Wrestling Alliance and Wrestling Alliance TNA Wrestling.
She wrestled from 2001 to 2021.
A helicopter drops water on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Los Angeles wildfires have killed more than a dozen people and burned thousands of buildings and acres of land.
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