21 Rare Images Of Melina You Need To See

The shelf live of the average WWE Diva isn't all that long. Over the years, women in the pro wrestling industry have arguably had to work harder to be noticed by major companies. In World Wrestling Entertainment, the upkeep of a flawless figure and beautiful appearance is paramount. On the whole, the way a female looks is far more important to management that their actual wrestling ability. Crashing onto the scene as the valet for the tag-team 'MNM', Melina turned heads instantly in 2005. Not only was she sassy and confident on the mic, but she also had one hell of an entrance. Who will ever forget that split-legged move she did upon entering the ring? It helped give Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury a platform, and proved that managers could be effective. Even though she was gorgeous, Melina offered far more than simply being a pretty face around ringside. Eventually, Melina would break out on her own and capture both the WWE Women's and Divas Titles. A grand total of 5 tenures with both belts (3 as Women's Champ and 2 as Divas titleholder) permeated her run. Even when performing as a heel, Melina was popular with fans, because she had energy in her performance. This gallery looks at various points in Melina's career, also bringing in selfies and other rare photographs. She may have been gone from WWE since 2011, but Melina will be remembered as a dynamic female in the history of the company.

Melina and John Morrison are no longer an item, but they were together for around 10 years, and remain friends.