Former WWE star Melina reported ‘safe’ after concerns over her whereabouts amid Los Angeles wildfires
The former WWE star known as Melina was reported “safe” on Sunday after concerns were raised about her whereabouts amid the devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles during the week.
And Matter of Pride Wrestling, which initially expressed concern about the former professional wrestler, offered an update on social media.
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Melina, WWE Diva during “See No Evil” Premiere – Arrivals in Los Angeles, California, United States. (J.Sciulli/WireImage for LIONSGATE)
“We are relieved to share that Melina has made contact and is safe. We want to thank everyone for their care, support and assistance during this time. Your kindness and compassion means a lot to us,” the X wrestling company wrote.
Melina Perez, 45, was born in Los Angeles and entered the world of professional wrestling in 2001.
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Kevin Marshall searches his mother’s property that was ravaged by fire in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)
She burst onto the WWE scene when she appeared on “Tough Enough” in 2002 in hopes of earning a spot on the roster. Although she didn’t win a spot, she later maid for the MNM team of Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury.
She had a successful run in singles because she was WWE Women’s Champion three-time and two-time WWE Divas Champion.
Perez also competed for the National Wrestling Alliance and TNA Wrestling.
She wrestled from 2001 to 2021.
A helicopter drops water on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed more than a dozen people and left thousands of buildings and acres of land burned.
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