Ashley Massaro Passes Away

[Golden Boy®]

I first saw it on YouTube as a suggestion video i thought it was a stupid prak ffs RIP you beautiful creature

[Scarshot]

So sad R.I.P.

[Creepia]

God damn man 39 is far too young. Do we know how yet? :/

 

R.I.P

[Monkey D. Jiggy]

We don't.

 

It sucks harder, knowing she was raising a young daughter on her own. Tragic stuff.

[E#37]

That's not what I expected to read this morning.

 

I just saw what her daughter posted. Just heartbreaking.

 

RIP Ashley

[AlterNation]

Awful news. Her most recent tweets suggest that she was doing really well.

 

R.I.P. Ashley

[Avatar Mallen]

I don't care if she wasn't great at the in-ring work, she was always one of my favourite divas. It's just tragic, 39 is no age at all, and she's left children behind as well. RIP to her and many sympathies to her family

[Bushy.]

I remember her wishing me Happy Birthday on Facebook one time after I wished her one. I always had such a big crush on her. RIP

[Creepy Bro]

RIP Ashley

 

Entirely too young to be taken away that soon. So tragic.

[Graeme Jones]

39 yrs old? Damn, taken way too young. RIP Ashley.

[T-Hell]

The way other WWE women are posting their condolences on social media make me think she could have commited suicide.

 

RIP though, I was pretty shocked when I saw the news.

[Bushy.]

The way other WWE women are posting their condolences on social media make me think she could have commited suicide.

 

RIP though, I was pretty shocked when I saw the news.

That would *censored*ing suck if true.

[Ziggy Vercetti]

Edit, information was false

[Doink!]

 

Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression and multiple injuries on routine repetitive blows she suffered to the head while wrestling for the WWE.

 

Sources close to Massaro tell The Blast the 39-year-old was discovered at her home Thursday morning in Smithtown, New York.

 

Massaro worked at a local radio station and were told she failed to show up for work without notice, which raised a red flag.

 

As we first reported, a 911 call was placed and emergency responders rushed to the home for an unconscious woman. CPR was administered on the way to the hospital but, unfortunately, Massaro died.

 

A friend close to Massaro, Shelly Martinez who wrestled as Ariel, said in a statement, My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters. She was the happiest I have seen her in years, so stoked that people still cared about her 11 years after her career was over. There are no signs. It comes without warning. If you are going through the worst shit in your life, just know that you are not alone. PLEASE seek help.

 

The friend was referring to a tweet from Massaro, where she showed off a pile of fan letters and said, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon!

 

Before her death, Ashley Massaro had been part of a class action lawsuit against the WWE, where 60 wrestlers accused the wrestling juggernaut of failing to protect its employees from repeated head trauma and concussions that eventually developed in long-term brain damage.

 

The lawsuit was dismissed last year after a judge deemed it frivolous and ruled some of the claims occurred past the statute of limitations, however, it was appealed shortly after and is still ongoing. According to a previously sealed affidavit that was released by Massaros attorney, Konstantine Kyros, the wrestler detailed the pain and suffering she allegedly endured while working for the WWE.

 

According to the affidavit, Massaro said she was never informed of the long-term risks associated with concussions or repeated head trauma and I had never even heard the terms of TBI or CTE mentioned.

 

She claims to have been literally knocked out cold for five minutes, and says afterward, not only did I not receive treatment, but I was told to brush it off.

 

Massaro said throughout her wrestling career with the WWE, between 2005 2008, she sustained multiple concussions and did not receive appropriate treatment for my injuries.

 

She also claims to have suffered a hairline fracture in my spine and sustained numerous back injuries, and was ultimately diagnosed with herniated discs in C4 and C5 of my vertebrae.

 

In the affidavit, which Massaro wrote in 2017, she explained, Aside from my on-going physical injuries that were sustained in the ring, and my former battle with addiction, to this day I suffer from depression, for which I take medication; migraine headaches; and severe short-term memory loss.

 

In one specific incident, Ashley Massaro claimed in 2005 she received a neck-breaker from Torrie Wilson during a rehearsal that left her injured, and described former WWE Diva Trish Stratus as telling her to just shake it off. She didnt fault Stratus for not helping more, and explained that she knew from experience that I would get in trouble if I spoke up.

 

Its unclear if that injury was suffered during a rehearsal for WWEs Unforgiven, but Trish and Ashley ended up beating Torrie and Victoria that same year.

 

Since Massaros death, Torrie tweeted, I cant even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about [Ashley Massaro] legit one of the sweetest people Ive ever known. When we fall into a dark place it can seem like it will never change but if you are there PLEASE keep hope & reach out for help.

 

Trish Stratus also sent out a message of condolence, writing, My heart hurts so much with this news. I remember being off with an injury and watching this beautiful, charismatic, athletic girl crowned Diva Search winner.

 

Massaros affidavit continues, I attribute these issues to my work-related injuries sustained while working for the WWE, and specifically to the routine repetitive blows to the head, I received in the ring over the course of my career which were not properly diagnosed or treated. Massaro strongly believes WWE failed to live up to its obligations, and as a result, it has caused me severe and ongoing pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial hardship.

 

Ashley Massaro also claimed the WWE used narcotics as a tool to allow me and other wrestlers to perform through our injuries. If we took enough pills, the pain went away (temporarily) and we were able to wrestle.

 

She claims the pills eventually led to an addiction to pain medication, for which she sought treatment through the WWE Former Talent Rehab Program.

 

Massaro explained, I underwent treatment through that program in September of 2010. I remained in the program for 42 days. She credited the WWE for helping get her treatment but was upset that the organization recklessly ignored other obligations, such as providing monitoring and treatment for the long-lasting effects of head trauma.

 

After her death, the WWE released a statement: 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.

 

The company added, WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends.

 

In the months leading up to her death, Massaro had been pursuing a return to wrestling, but with an independent company rather than the WWE.

Don't wanna believe this is how she died

 

I blame wrestling for my injuries so much that I was planning on returning to wrestling. That doesn't seem logical.

[Creepia]

 

 

Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression and multiple injuries on routine repetitive blows she suffered to the head while wrestling for the WWE.

 

Sources close to Massaro tell The Blast the 39-year-old was discovered at her home Thursday morning in Smithtown, New York.

 

Massaro worked at a local radio station and were told she failed to show up for work without notice, which raised a red flag.

 

As we first reported, a 911 call was placed and emergency responders rushed to the home for an unconscious woman. CPR was administered on the way to the hospital but, unfortunately, Massaro died.

 

A friend close to Massaro, Shelly Martinez who wrestled as Ariel, said in a statement, My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters. She was the happiest I have seen her in years, so stoked that people still cared about her 11 years after her career was over. There are no signs. It comes without warning. If you are going through the worst shit in your life, just know that you are not alone. PLEASE seek help.

 

The friend was referring to a tweet from Massaro, where she showed off a pile of fan letters and said, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon!

 

Before her death, Ashley Massaro had been part of a class action lawsuit against the WWE, where 60 wrestlers accused the wrestling juggernaut of failing to protect its employees from repeated head trauma and concussions that eventually developed in long-term brain damage.

 

The lawsuit was dismissed last year after a judge deemed it frivolous and ruled some of the claims occurred past the statute of limitations, however, it was appealed shortly after and is still ongoing. According to a previously sealed affidavit that was released by Massaros attorney, Konstantine Kyros, the wrestler detailed the pain and suffering she allegedly endured while working for the WWE.

 

According to the affidavit, Massaro said she was never informed of the long-term risks associated with concussions or repeated head trauma and I had never even heard the terms of TBI or CTE mentioned.

 

She claims to have been literally knocked out cold for five minutes, and says afterward, not only did I not receive treatment, but I was told to brush it off.

 

Massaro said throughout her wrestling career with the WWE, between 2005 2008, she sustained multiple concussions and did not receive appropriate treatment for my injuries.

 

She also claims to have suffered a hairline fracture in my spine and sustained numerous back injuries, and was ultimately diagnosed with herniated discs in C4 and C5 of my vertebrae.

 

In the affidavit, which Massaro wrote in 2017, she explained, Aside from my on-going physical injuries that were sustained in the ring, and my former battle with addiction, to this day I suffer from depression, for which I take medication; migraine headaches; and severe short-term memory loss.

 

In one specific incident, Ashley Massaro claimed in 2005 she received a neck-breaker from Torrie Wilson during a rehearsal that left her injured, and described former WWE Diva Trish Stratus as telling her to just shake it off. She didnt fault Stratus for not helping more, and explained that she knew from experience that I would get in trouble if I spoke up.

 

Its unclear if that injury was suffered during a rehearsal for WWEs Unforgiven, but Trish and Ashley ended up beating Torrie and Victoria that same year.

 

Since Massaros death, Torrie tweeted, I cant even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about [Ashley Massaro] legit one of the sweetest people Ive ever known. When we fall into a dark place it can seem like it will never change but if you are there PLEASE keep hope & reach out for help.

 

Trish Stratus also sent out a message of condolence, writing, My heart hurts so much with this news. I remember being off with an injury and watching this beautiful, charismatic, athletic girl crowned Diva Search winner.

 

Massaros affidavit continues, I attribute these issues to my work-related injuries sustained while working for the WWE, and specifically to the routine repetitive blows to the head, I received in the ring over the course of my career which were not properly diagnosed or treated. Massaro strongly believes WWE failed to live up to its obligations, and as a result, it has caused me severe and ongoing pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial hardship.

 

Ashley Massaro also claimed the WWE used narcotics as a tool to allow me and other wrestlers to perform through our injuries. If we took enough pills, the pain went away (temporarily) and we were able to wrestle.

 

She claims the pills eventually led to an addiction to pain medication, for which she sought treatment through the WWE Former Talent Rehab Program.

 

Massaro explained, I underwent treatment through that program in September of 2010. I remained in the program for 42 days. She credited the WWE for helping get her treatment but was upset that the organization recklessly ignored other obligations, such as providing monitoring and treatment for the long-lasting effects of head trauma.

 

After her death, the WWE released a statement: 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.

 

The company added, WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends.

 

In the months leading up to her death, Massaro had been pursuing a return to wrestling, but with an independent company rather than the WWE.

Don't wanna believe this is how she died

 

I blame wrestling for my injuries so much that I was planning on returning to wrestling. That doesn't seem logical.

That is not the *censored*ing thing you should be taking away from that article.

[Ziggy Vercetti]

I remember being on a roll with picking who was gonna win the Diva Search. Told all my then friends early on that Ashley, Layla and Eve were gonna win during their contest years.

[Doink!]

 

 

 

Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression and multiple injuries on routine repetitive blows she suffered to the head while wrestling for the WWE.

 

Sources close to Massaro tell The Blast the 39-year-old was discovered at her home Thursday morning in Smithtown, New York.

 

Massaro worked at a local radio station and were told she failed to show up for work without notice, which raised a red flag.

 

As we first reported, a 911 call was placed and emergency responders rushed to the home for an unconscious woman. CPR was administered on the way to the hospital but, unfortunately, Massaro died.

 

A friend close to Massaro, Shelly Martinez who wrestled as Ariel, said in a statement, My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters. She was the happiest I have seen her in years, so stoked that people still cared about her 11 years after her career was over. There are no signs. It comes without warning. If you are going through the worst shit in your life, just know that you are not alone. PLEASE seek help.

 

The friend was referring to a tweet from Massaro, where she showed off a pile of fan letters and said, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon!

 

Before her death, Ashley Massaro had been part of a class action lawsuit against the WWE, where 60 wrestlers accused the wrestling juggernaut of failing to protect its employees from repeated head trauma and concussions that eventually developed in long-term brain damage.

 

The lawsuit was dismissed last year after a judge deemed it frivolous and ruled some of the claims occurred past the statute of limitations, however, it was appealed shortly after and is still ongoing. According to a previously sealed affidavit that was released by Massaros attorney, Konstantine Kyros, the wrestler detailed the pain and suffering she allegedly endured while working for the WWE.

 

According to the affidavit, Massaro said she was never informed of the long-term risks associated with concussions or repeated head trauma and I had never even heard the terms of TBI or CTE mentioned.

 

She claims to have been literally knocked out cold for five minutes, and says afterward, not only did I not receive treatment, but I was told to brush it off.

 

Massaro said throughout her wrestling career with the WWE, between 2005 2008, she sustained multiple concussions and did not receive appropriate treatment for my injuries.

 

She also claims to have suffered a hairline fracture in my spine and sustained numerous back injuries, and was ultimately diagnosed with herniated discs in C4 and C5 of my vertebrae.

 

In the affidavit, which Massaro wrote in 2017, she explained, Aside from my on-going physical injuries that were sustained in the ring, and my former battle with addiction, to this day I suffer from depression, for which I take medication; migraine headaches; and severe short-term memory loss.

 

In one specific incident, Ashley Massaro claimed in 2005 she received a neck-breaker from Torrie Wilson during a rehearsal that left her injured, and described former WWE Diva Trish Stratus as telling her to just shake it off. She didnt fault Stratus for not helping more, and explained that she knew from experience that I would get in trouble if I spoke up.

 

Its unclear if that injury was suffered during a rehearsal for WWEs Unforgiven, but Trish and Ashley ended up beating Torrie and Victoria that same year.

 

Since Massaros death, Torrie tweeted, I cant even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about [Ashley Massaro] legit one of the sweetest people Ive ever known. When we fall into a dark place it can seem like it will never change but if you are there PLEASE keep hope & reach out for help.

 

Trish Stratus also sent out a message of condolence, writing, My heart hurts so much with this news. I remember being off with an injury and watching this beautiful, charismatic, athletic girl crowned Diva Search winner.

 

Massaros affidavit continues, I attribute these issues to my work-related injuries sustained while working for the WWE, and specifically to the routine repetitive blows to the head, I received in the ring over the course of my career which were not properly diagnosed or treated. Massaro strongly believes WWE failed to live up to its obligations, and as a result, it has caused me severe and ongoing pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial hardship.

 

Ashley Massaro also claimed the WWE used narcotics as a tool to allow me and other wrestlers to perform through our injuries. If we took enough pills, the pain went away (temporarily) and we were able to wrestle.

 

She claims the pills eventually led to an addiction to pain medication, for which she sought treatment through the WWE Former Talent Rehab Program.

 

Massaro explained, I underwent treatment through that program in September of 2010. I remained in the program for 42 days. She credited the WWE for helping get her treatment but was upset that the organization recklessly ignored other obligations, such as providing monitoring and treatment for the long-lasting effects of head trauma.

 

After her death, the WWE released a statement: 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.

 

The company added, WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends.

 

In the months leading up to her death, Massaro had been pursuing a return to wrestling, but with an independent company rather than the WWE.

Don't wanna believe this is how she died

 

I blame wrestling for my injuries so much that I was planning on returning to wrestling. That doesn't seem logical.

That is not the *censored*ing thing you should be taking away from that article.

 

 

And it should be what? That blows to the head could've caused her to kill herself? Because if that is the case, then what I said would definitely be relevant.

[E#37]

Shelly Martinez denies she made that post. Was apparently done by a fake account. Cause of dead is still unknown at this point.

[Motown Saint]

Like many of you, I had a crush on her when she was part of the Diva Search. Ashley and Layla were two of my favorites back then. As someone that has dealt with major anxiety and depression, I could only imagine how much pain she was dealing with.

[Ziggy Vercetti]

Shelly Martinez denies she made that post. Was apparently done by a fake account. Cause of dead is still unknown at this point.

Well thats good it wasnt suicide like most are speculating

[Generations]

 

Shelly Martinez denies she made that post. Was apparently done by a fake account. Cause of dead is still unknown at this point.

Well thats good it wasnt suicide like most are speculating

 

 

We still don't know that.

 

She was 39 years young...and people that young do not die for very many reasons. We know that it has not been confirmed that it was a suicide...which only serves to put us back to square one (knowing nothing).

[JustsomeNUGGET]

She could have had an aneurysm

[Guest]

I can't believe this, this is so so sad. I grew up watching her, and I loved her during her time. Rest in peace, Ashley. You will be missed.

[T-Hell]

 

Shelly Martinez denies she made that post. Was apparently done by a fake account. Cause of dead is still unknown at this point.

Well thats good it wasnt suicide like most are speculating

 

 

That post about Shelly Martinez may have been false, but others from the likes of Melina, Michelle McCool, Maria, Maryse, etc are not, and they have written in their condolence messages things like "You never know what someone is going through", "You hide pain under a smile", "you're not alone, reach for help", or "It comes with no warning". That screams suicide to me, and if I had to bet, those women who once were very close friends with her, probably know more than us about her death.

[The Nerd]

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression and multiple injuries on routine repetitive blows she suffered to the head while wrestling for the WWE.

 

Sources close to Massaro tell The Blast the 39-year-old was discovered at her home Thursday morning in Smithtown, New York.

 

Massaro worked at a local radio station and were told she failed to show up for work without notice, which raised a red flag.

 

As we first reported, a 911 call was placed and emergency responders rushed to the home for an unconscious woman. CPR was administered on the way to the hospital but, unfortunately, Massaro died.

 

A friend close to Massaro, Shelly Martinez who wrestled as Ariel, said in a statement, My best friend from the wrestling business died from suicide two days after responding to 300+ fan letters. She was the happiest I have seen her in years, so stoked that people still cared about her 11 years after her career was over. There are no signs. It comes without warning. If you are going through the worst shit in your life, just know that you are not alone. PLEASE seek help.

 

The friend was referring to a tweet from Massaro, where she showed off a pile of fan letters and said, Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon!

 

Before her death, Ashley Massaro had been part of a class action lawsuit against the WWE, where 60 wrestlers accused the wrestling juggernaut of failing to protect its employees from repeated head trauma and concussions that eventually developed in long-term brain damage.

 

The lawsuit was dismissed last year after a judge deemed it frivolous and ruled some of the claims occurred past the statute of limitations, however, it was appealed shortly after and is still ongoing. According to a previously sealed affidavit that was released by Massaros attorney, Konstantine Kyros, the wrestler detailed the pain and suffering she allegedly endured while working for the WWE.

 

According to the affidavit, Massaro said she was never informed of the long-term risks associated with concussions or repeated head trauma and I had never even heard the terms of TBI or CTE mentioned.

 

She claims to have been literally knocked out cold for five minutes, and says afterward, not only did I not receive treatment, but I was told to brush it off.

 

Massaro said throughout her wrestling career with the WWE, between 2005 2008, she sustained multiple concussions and did not receive appropriate treatment for my injuries.

 

She also claims to have suffered a hairline fracture in my spine and sustained numerous back injuries, and was ultimately diagnosed with herniated discs in C4 and C5 of my vertebrae.

 

In the affidavit, which Massaro wrote in 2017, she explained, Aside from my on-going physical injuries that were sustained in the ring, and my former battle with addiction, to this day I suffer from depression, for which I take medication; migraine headaches; and severe short-term memory loss.

 

In one specific incident, Ashley Massaro claimed in 2005 she received a neck-breaker from Torrie Wilson during a rehearsal that left her injured, and described former WWE Diva Trish Stratus as telling her to just shake it off. She didnt fault Stratus for not helping more, and explained that she knew from experience that I would get in trouble if I spoke up.

 

Its unclear if that injury was suffered during a rehearsal for WWEs Unforgiven, but Trish and Ashley ended up beating Torrie and Victoria that same year.

 

Since Massaros death, Torrie tweeted, I cant even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about [Ashley Massaro] legit one of the sweetest people Ive ever known. When we fall into a dark place it can seem like it will never change but if you are there PLEASE keep hope & reach out for help.

 

Trish Stratus also sent out a message of condolence, writing, My heart hurts so much with this news. I remember being off with an injury and watching this beautiful, charismatic, athletic girl crowned Diva Search winner.

 

Massaros affidavit continues, I attribute these issues to my work-related injuries sustained while working for the WWE, and specifically to the routine repetitive blows to the head, I received in the ring over the course of my career which were not properly diagnosed or treated. Massaro strongly believes WWE failed to live up to its obligations, and as a result, it has caused me severe and ongoing pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial hardship.

 

Ashley Massaro also claimed the WWE used narcotics as a tool to allow me and other wrestlers to perform through our injuries. If we took enough pills, the pain went away (temporarily) and we were able to wrestle.

 

She claims the pills eventually led to an addiction to pain medication, for which she sought treatment through the WWE Former Talent Rehab Program.

 

Massaro explained, I underwent treatment through that program in September of 2010. I remained in the program for 42 days. She credited the WWE for helping get her treatment but was upset that the organization recklessly ignored other obligations, such as providing monitoring and treatment for the long-lasting effects of head trauma.

 

After her death, the WWE released a statement: 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.

 

The company added, WWE offers its condolences to Ashleys family and friends.

 

In the months leading up to her death, Massaro had been pursuing a return to wrestling, but with an independent company rather than the WWE.

Don't wanna believe this is how she died

 

I blame wrestling for my injuries so much that I was planning on returning to wrestling. That doesn't seem logical.

That is not the *censored*ing thing you should be taking away from that article.

And it should be what? That blows to the head could've caused her to kill herself? Because if that is the case, then what I said would definitely be relevant.

If Benoit never killed himself and his family. Would you be saying this theory? Not being rude just curious. Because many wrestlers have had serious head injuries and never killed themselves and are in fact thriving. Not all, but most. Kanyon is another suicide casualty that comes to mind. But even his wasn't from head injuries it was depression.