Maria Kanellis

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)
• NationalityUnited 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

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionROH	October 14, 2022	January 31, 2025
  PromotionAEW	October 14, 2022	March 25, 2023
  PromotionIMPACT	January 8, 2022	October 8, 2022
  PromotionROH	December 20, 2020	January 7, 2022
  PromotionWWE	October 11, 2019	April 15, 2020
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	July 1, 2019	October 10, 2019
  PromotionWWEBrand 205 Live	October 9, 2018	October 10, 2019
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	June 18, 2017	October 9, 2018
  PromotionTNA	January 5, 2016	March 1, 2017
  PromotionROH	December 23, 2011	December 19, 2015
  PromotionNJPW	April 6, 2015	July 5, 2015
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	June 25, 2008	February 26, 2010
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	November 1, 2004	June 24, 2008

• Images History

  

  Jun 2017

  

  Dec 2011

  

  Jan 2007

  

  Nov 2004

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face		October 23, 2024	January 31, 2025
  Heel		January 8, 2022	October 22, 2024
  Face		December 20, 2020	January 7, 2022
  Heel		December 23, 2011	December 19, 2020
  Face		November 1, 2004	December 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

  • x1 TNA Knockouts Championship

  World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWE 24/7 Championship

• 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

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Kingdom / The OGK - Matt Taven, Mike Bennett (December 20, 2020 - August 12, 2023)
  • Honor No More - Eddie Edwards, Kenny King, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO / Pierre Carl Ouellet, Vincent / Vinny Marseglia (January 8, 2022 - October 8, 2022)
  • The Lady Squad - Allie / The Bunny, Allysin Kay / Sienna (March 23, 2016 - August 25, 2016)
  • The Kingdom - Adam Cole, Matt Hardy, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett (July 12, 2014 - December 19, 2015)
• Managed WrestlersGriff Garrison, Leyla Hirsch, Matt Hardy, Mike Bennett, Rachael Ellering, Santino Marella, Troy Donovan / Cole Karter
• Family
  • Mike Bennett - Husband (October 10, 2014 - Present)

Maria Kanellis '08 Games Appearances (6)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

WWE 2K20

WWE 2K19

SVR 2010

SVR 2009

Other Games (1)

SuperCard

Others as NPC (1)

Svr 2008