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Ashley Massaro

Ashley Marie Massaro was an American professional wrestler, model, and television personality best known for her work with WWE from 2005 to 2008.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ashley Marie Massaro was an American professional wrestler, model, and television personality best known for her work with WWE from 2005 to 2008. She won the 2005 WWE Raw Diva Search and later appeared in WrestleMania matches, on Survivor: China, and in other media. She died in 2019 at age 39.

Early life

Ashley Massaro was born in Babylon, New York, in 1979. Publicly available biographies describe her as an American from Long Island.

WWE career

Massaro entered WWE after winning the 2005 Raw Diva Search. She appeared in WWE programming and pay-per-view events between 2005 and 2008.

Other media appearances

Beyond wrestling, Massaro appeared on Survivor: China and had credits in other entertainment and television appearances.

Death and legacy

Massaro died in 2019 at the age of 39. She is remembered primarily for her WWE run and for becoming a recognizable figure in mid-2000s women’s wrestling.

Key facts

  • Massaro won WWE's 2005 Raw Diva Search and received a WWE contract and cash prize.
  • She worked for WWE from 2005 to 2008 and performed on major events including WrestleMania.
  • She also appeared on the reality series Survivor: China in 2007.
  • Reports describe her as a model and television personality in addition to being a wrestler.
  • She died in May 2019 at age 39.
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Canadian context

Massaro won the 2005 Raw Diva Search on an episode of WWE Raw held in Montreal, Quebec, which is a notable Canadian connection.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ashley Massaro?
Ashley Massaro was an American professional wrestler, model, and television personality best known for winning WWE's 2005 Raw Diva Search.
When was Ashley Massaro born?
She was born on May 26, 1979.
What was Ashley Massaro known for in WWE?
She was known for winning the Raw Diva Search and for appearing in WWE programming and major events from 2005 to 2008.
Did Ashley Massaro appear on Survivor?
Yes. She appeared on Survivor: China in 2007.
When did Ashley Massaro die?
She died on May 16, 2019, at age 39.

References

  1. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Massaro
    Supports: Birth and death dates; nationality; WWE tenure
  2. Wikipedia (Catalan) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Massaro
    Supports: WWE Raw Diva Search win; WrestleMania appearances; leaving WWE in 2008
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Massaro
    Supports: Diva Search 2005 win; WWE contract; Montreal, Quebec event location
  4. WCPO — https://wcpo.com/entertainment/ashley-massaro-former-wwe-wrestler-dies-at-39
    Supports: Death at age 39; WWE years; Survivor: China and other media credits
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2003276/
    Supports: Birth and death place; acting credits