10 Wrestlers Who Left Promotions With Nuclear Heat

Backstage reports of Melina’s behaviour paint a person who lived up to the Diva tag that all WWE women were saddled with at the time. Per numerous accounts, her inflated ego had her feeling she was above the entire locker room (possibly excluding her then-boyfriend John Morrison).

Amongst the women’s roster, she drew the ire of Mickie James, Candice Michelle, Angelina Love, Sharmell, and Lita, to name a few. The latter grew so tired of Melina’s attitude that she kicked her out of the women’s locker room. Not content with verbally laying into her fellow Divas, Melina used her blog to slate her colleagues, making her poor professional behaviour public.

Melina’s love life further alienated her backstage. Depending on who you ask, Melina and Batista either cheated on their respective partners, or had a short fling during a break in their relationships. Nevertheless, Melina fell victim to pro-wrestling’s double standards, as Lita had before her.

Melina and Morrison soon resumed seeking heat, turning against Trish Stratus, who they believed had taken Melina’s spot on the WrestleMania XXVII card. Shots at the beloved Stratus proved a step too far. The issues cumulated and soon sealed their exits. Morrison and Batista have both been welcomed back, while Melina’s return has stayed firmly rumoured.