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Michelle McCool

Michelle Leigh Calaway (née McCool; born January 25, 1980) is an American retired professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE, as an ambassador. McCool originally worked as a middle school teacher in Palatka, Florida. She joined WWE in 2004 after participating in the WWE Diva Search. From 2005 to 2007, she utilized the character of a personal trainer, before changing it to that of a teacher. At The Great American Bash in 2008, McCool became the inaugural WWE Divas Champion, holding the title for approximately five months. She then won the WWE Women's Championship at The Bash in 2009, becoming the first female wrestler to have held both titles. At Night of Champions in 2010, she unified both titles becoming the first and only WWE Unified Divas Champion. McCool held both titles on two occasions, which makes her a four-time champion overall. In November 2010, she was ranked number one in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Female 50, and she retired the following year. Since 2018, McCool has made occasional appearances in WWE, including participating in matches. In 2025, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. McCool was officially inducted by her husband and fellow WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker.

Infobox

Born
Michelle Leigh McCool (1980-01-25) January 25, 1980 (age 45)Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater
Florida State University
Spouses
mw- Jeremy Alexander (m. 2001; div. 2006) Mark Calaway (m. 2010)
Children
2
Ring name
Michelle McCool
Billed height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed weight
127 lb (58 kg)
Billed from
Palatka, Florida
Trained by
Deep South WrestlingOhio Valley Wrestling
Debut
November 18, 2004
Retired
May 1, 2011

Tables

· Filmography › Film and television
2004
Role(s)
Self; contestant
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self; contestant
Notes
7th place, 6 episodes
2005
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Direct to DVD
2006
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Direct to DVD
2007
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self; contestant
Notes
6 episodes
2008
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
3 episodes
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
1 episode
2009
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self; contestant
Notes
1 episode
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
1 episode
2010
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self; fashion expert
Notes
1 episode
2011
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
2013
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
2016
Role(s)
Self
Notes
1 episode
2018
2020
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Documentary
WWE The Bump
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
2 episodes
2021
WWE Ruthless Aggression
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Documentary
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
1 episode
2022
Role(s)
Self; guest
Notes
TV special
2025
Role(s)
Self; inductee
Notes
TV special
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Season 1–2
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2004
WWE RAW Diva Search Casting Special
Self; contestant
TV special
WWE 2004 RAW Diva Search
Self; contestant
7th place, 6 episodes
2005
WWE Hall of Fame 2005
Self; guest
TV special
WWE Viva Las Divas
Self
Direct to DVD
2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
Self; guest
TV special
WWE Divas Do New York
Self
Direct to DVD
2007
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Self; guest
TV special
Family Feud
Self; contestant
6 episodes
2008
WWE Hall of Fame 2008
Self; guest
TV special
Project Runway
Self; guest
3 episodes
The Best Damn Sports Show Period
Self; guest
1 episode
2009
WWE Hall of Fame 2009
Self; guest
TV special
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Self; contestant
1 episode
GameSpot TV
Self; guest
1 episode
2010
WWE Hall of Fame 2010
Self; guest
TV special
Double Exposure
Self; fashion expert
1 episode
2011
WWE Hall of Fame 2011
Self; guest
TV special
2013
WWE Hall of Fame 2013
Self; guest
TV special
2016
Table for 3
Self
1 episode
2018
Then, Now, Forever: Evolution of WWE's Women's Division
Self
Direct to DVD
2020
Undertaker: The Last Ride
Self
Documentary
WWE The Bump
Self; guest
2 episodes
2021
WWE Ruthless Aggression
Self
Documentary
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
Self; guest
1 episode
2022
WWE Hall of Fame 2022
Self; guest
TV special
2025
WWE Hall of Fame 2025
Self; inductee
TV special
WWE LFG
Self
Season 1–2
· Filmography › Video games
2005
Role(s)
Video game debut
2011
2024
Role(s)
Downloadable content
2025
Role(s)
Legends Roster
Year
Title
Notes
Ref.
2005
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006
Video game debut
2007
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
2008
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
2009
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
2010
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
2011
WWE '12
2024
WWE 2K24
Downloadable content
2025
WWE 2K25
Legends Roster

References

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    https://www.staugustine.com/article/20100725/LIFESTYLE/307259951
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    http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/matches/12893246/results/
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    http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07302010/
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    http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-08/results
  51. "Smackdown results: Couples therapy"
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  79. "Lovin' Life, No. 8"
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  80. "Lovin' Life, No. 5"
    http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/121407
  81. "Lovin' Life, No. 10"
    http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/022008
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    http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/michelle-mccool-leaves-wwe
  83. Fox Sports
    https://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/former-wwe-star-michelle-mccool-undergoes-treatment-for-skin-cancer-082516
  84. Instagram
    https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bwpy_qoBmhn
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  92. Sportskeeda
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