Melina was one of the first WWE females to enter and win a major title like a WWE Women’s Championship and a WWE Divas Championship. She was known for her amazing skills and abilities, as well as her charisma. Melina exhibited all of this during a time when women’s wrestling was not very popular. Melina’s contribution to the development of WWE Women’s Wrestling as an art form cannot be overestimated.
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Melina started her journey in WWE as a manager for MNM. Melina made her presence known as a performer by stepping into the ring. She often lured the crowd by acting in a way that led them to be involved with her, even during her wrestling matches.
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Melina pushed herself and her coworkers to put on shows that got the attention of the audience. She proved that women could be great performers, story tellers and athletes. Even after consistency proved her point; she dedicated herself to putting on memorable matches, especially during the times that the ladies of WWE were performing in the spotlight.
Her rivalries with Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, and Natalya created some of the best women's matches in the late 2000s. Melina's distinct style, consisting of flexibility and innovative offense, influenced many wrestlers. She helped connect the gap between the Divas era and the Women's Evolution of wrestling.
Possibly Melina's biggest Legacy in WWE was paving the way for women to have competitive matches with storytelling involved. Way before women's wrestling main evented the Premium Live Events, Melina made it clear that women could wrestle matches that were just as entertaining (if not more) as the Men. She showed up and proved her love for the business.
Melina's Legacy has grown more and more as years have gone by. Although she hasn't been credited and recognized as some of her peers, her influence will forever remain. She created a ripple effect for fans, earned the respect of her peers, and increased the level of Women's wrestling throughout WWE during the dark ages of women's wrestling.
Final Word
Melina proved the perception for Women's wrestling could change with her talent and determination. Her impact on WWE couldn't just be measured by the Women's Championships she won. For all the above reasons, she has a spot among the all-time greats and her contribution to the business will always be remembered by the fans throughout the world
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