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Wrestling World Reacts To Death Of Ashley Massaro
Former WWE star Ashley Massaro passed away this morning at age 39.
As first reported by TMZ, Massaro was transported from her home in Suffolk County, NY to a nearby hospital Thursday morning.
Law enforcement sources tell The Blast a “rescue call” was made at 5:23 AM reporting an unconscious female. CPR was administered to Massaro on her way to the hospital where she died.
Officials have yet to reveal the cause of death, but it has been classified as “non-criminal”.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro.” WWE said in a statement released Thursday evening. “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.”
Massaro was offered a WWE contract after winning the 2005 “WWE Diva Search”. Massaro spent three years in the WWE, and was released in June of 2008.
In 2016, Massaro joined a class action lawsuit against WWE, litigated by Konstatine Kyros, who has been involved in several other lawsuits against the company. Massaro alleges she was sexually assaulted during a WWE tour overseas, and WWE persuaded her not to report it to authorities.
This is just awful news – Ashley Massaro is gone. She was only 39. She lived in the same town as me…I loved seeing her around. She was always so nice…and now she’s gone. #RIPAshleyMassaro pic.twitter.com/wOUY4gsTQo
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) May 17, 2019
Ashley Massaro ❤️ Thank you for the memories.
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) May 17, 2019
RIP Ashley Massaro. My heart goes out to her family.
Be kind to everyone because you don’t know what someone may be going through. 💙🙏🏼— ✨Velvet Sky✨ (@VelVelHoller) May 17, 2019
I can’t even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about @ashleymassaro11 – legit one of the sweetest people I’ve 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.
— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) May 17, 2019
I have no words. Ashley was my tag partner at Wrestlemania. My sometimes road wife. We did countless photo shoots and press days together. It seems like yesterday Ashley was a major part of my life and then our worlds changed and now she is gone. Im heartbroken for her family. https://t.co/QTcNxN3P0K pic.twitter.com/olaTWKD9JS
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) May 17, 2019
Sad day
This post is horrible@ashleymassaro11 I pray for strength for your family pic.twitter.com/iDHl52G9fK— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 17, 2019