Ashley Massaro is pictured at WWE’s ‘Big Event’ at Laguardia Plaza in New York, NY on March 4, 2017.
Ashley Marie Massaro, born in New York on May 26, 1979, was an American professional wrestler, reality television contestant, host and model. Ten days before her 40th birthday, Ashley died in Long Island on May 16, 2019. She was best known for her three-year career with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a WWE Diva, and for her stint on Survivor: China. Ashley landed her gig with WWE’s Raw Diva Search in 2005. She departed from the organization in 2008. The WWE paid tribute to Ashley’s life and career on May 19, 2019, and dedicated the show to her memory. The WWE released the following statement to HollywoodLife after the news of Ashley’s death: “We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro. She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. WWE offers its condolences to Ashley’s family and friends.” Ashley is survived by her daughter, Alexa.