10 Real Wrestler Names 100% Cooler Than Their Ring Names

8. Carmella (Leah Van Dale)

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This is the ideal opportunity to extend another hearty congratulations to both Carmella and Corey Graves on the impending birth of their first child together. That's why 'Mella is missing from WWE screens; she's on maternity leave, but she'll be a welcome addition when she's able to make a return post-birth.

Would it really be awful if she rebranded from Carmella as Leah Van Dale? A quick look online reveals that 'Mella kept her shoot name when getting hitched to Corey, and why not? It's one of the most kickass real names any pro wrestler has! Leah Van Dale sounds like it's been ripped straight from Mortal Kombat.

Well, there is a "Babality" on the cards (sorry).

Leah's dad Paul was a wrestler in his day too, but even he couldn't hold a candle to his little girl's moniker. Is it obvious yet that this guy thinks Leah Van Dale (LVD) could work? She could even nab RVD's double thumb point if she fancies it. OK, maybe not that.

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