Maria Kanellis - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Maria Kanellis, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.

Mary Louis Bennett (née Kanellis) was born in Ottawa, Illinois on February 25, 1982, and she is currently 43 years old.

Maria Kanellis is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during her career.

Profile Info

  • GenderFemale
  • Real NameMary Louis Bennett (née Kanellis)
  • Ring Names
    • Maria Kanellis-Bennett (December 20, 2020 - January 31, 2025)
    • Maria Kanellis (June 18, 2017 - December 19, 2020)
    • Maria Kanellis-Bennett (October 10, 2014 - June 17, 2017)
    • Maria Kanellis (February 25, 2010 - October 9, 2014)
    • Maria (November 1, 2004 - February 26, 2010)
  • Born February 25, 1982 (age 43)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOttawa, Illinois
  • Billed From
    • Chicago, Illinois
  • Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
  • Weight
    • 120 lbs (54 kg)
  • NicknamesThe First Lady (of Professional Wrestling)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Manager (December 23, 2011 - January 31, 2025)
    • Wrestler (January 10, 2005 - July 1, 2019)
    • Assistant GM (December 20, 2020 - December 11, 2021)
    • Assistant GM (April 19, 2016 - October 13, 2016)
    • Interviewer (November 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionRing of HonorROHOctober 14, 2022January 31, 2025
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWOctober 14, 2022March 25, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTJanuary 8, 2022October 8, 2022
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 20, 2020January 7, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEOctober 11, 2019April 15, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 1, 2019October 10, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live October 9, 2018October 10, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 18, 2017October 9, 2018
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 5, 2016March 1, 2017
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 23, 2011December 19, 2015
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWApril 6, 2015July 5, 2015
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 25, 2008February 26, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw November 1, 2004June 24, 2008
  • Images History

    Jun 2017
    Jun 2017
    Dec 2011
    Dec 2011
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2007
    Nov 2004
    Nov 2004
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceOctober 23, 2024January 31, 2025
    HeelJanuary 8, 2022October 22, 2024
    FaceDecember 20, 2020January 7, 2022
    HeelDecember 23, 2011December 19, 2020
    FaceNovember 1, 2004December 22, 2011
  • Finishers

    • Beautiful Bulldog - Running Bulldog (January 10, 2005 - July 1, 2019)
    • Diving Crossbody (June 25, 2008 - December 31, 2009)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"True Love" by CFO$ & Kit Walters - with Mike Kanellis - Team (June 18, 2017 - April 15, 2020)
    • Theme Song"Forever in My Dreams" by Two Steps from Hell - Single (January 15, 2016 - March 17, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Something for You/Suffer Unto Me" by David Rolfe & Avenue F - with The Kingdom - Team (July 12, 2014 - December 19, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Fire Guitar" by Fabio Codega - with The Kingdom - Team (April 15, 2015 - December 9, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Sevin Sins" by Maria Kanellis - Single (October 5, 2012 - October 4, 2014)
    • Theme Song"S.U.M." by Avenue F - with Michael Bennett - Team (August 30, 2010 - June 22, 2014)
    • Theme Song"With Legs Like That" by Zebrahead - Single (February 25, 2012 - July 28, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Poem" by Taproot - with Michael Bennett - Team (January 11, 2008 - August 23, 2010)
    • Theme Song"With Legs Like That" by Zebrahead - Single (May 8, 2006 - February 23, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Party" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 10, 2005 - May 1, 2006)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Family Wrestling Entertainment

    • 2 FWE Women's Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • 2009 WWE Slammy Award - Diva of the Year
    • Playboy Cover Girl (April 2008)

Teams & Relations

Maria Kanellis '08 Games Appearances (6)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

Other Games (1)

Others as NPC (1)

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