11 Wrestlers Who Masqueraded As Rosebuds

6. Carmella

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Six months before she made her real NXT debut as Enzo & Big Cass' hairdresser, Carmella appeared as a fairly nondescript member of Adam Rose's first Rosebud party. Her screen time was brief but she was there alright, a face in the dimly-lit crowd that signalled the evolution of Leo Kruger into Adam Rose.

Carmella has been something of a revelation on the main roster. She was brought up to SmackDown as part of the draft this past summer, and whilst everyone and their dog immediately lamented her distance from her former compadres she has really grown over the last few months. A heel turn saved her bacon, but she's gained a number of notable victories over Nikki Bella in the process.

Carmella is more than likely going to be with WWE for the long haul, so as her career progresses it'll be interesting to look back and remember her time as a throwaway member of the Rosebuds.

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