When Did Melina Leave Wwe?

Learn when Melina Perez, one of WWE’s most popular Divas, left the company. We explore the reasons behind her departure and what she’s doing now.

Introduction

Melina Perez is a talented professional wrestler who has competed in both WWE and TNA. She is a former WWE Women’s Champion and a three-time WWE Divas Champion. She left WWE in 2011 after her contract expired.

The History of Melina in WWE

Melina Perez was born on March 9, 1979, in Los Angeles, California. She is of Mexican and Italian descent. Melina began her professional wrestling career in 2000. She worked for various independent wrestling promotions in the United States until 2005 when she was signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Perez debuted in WWE as a part of the beauty pageant-themed 2006 WWE Diva Search. She placed fifth in the competition but was later signed to a contract with WWE. Perez made her television debut as the manager of Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury, collectively known as MNM. The trio won the WWE Tag Team Championship on three occasions.

Perez held the WWE Women’s Championship and WWE Divas Championship once each during her time with WWE. She left the company in 2011 and returned briefly in 2016 before departing again later that year. Since leaving WWE, Melina has made sporadic appearances on the independent circuit.

The Melina-John Morrison Relationship

The Melina-John Morrison Relationship was one of the most popular on-screen couples in WWE history. The two were together for almost four years, and their break-up was one of the most talked-about moments in WWE in recent memory.

Morrison and Melina started dating in 2006, and they were together until 2010. The couple was frequently seen on WWE programming, and they even had their own reality show, “The Morrison Chronicles.”

However, their relationship came to an end in 2010 when Morrison was released from WWE. Melina was visibly upset on television, and she even left WWE briefly after Morrison’s release.

While the exact details of their break-up have never been revealed, it’s clear that it was a difficult time for both Morrison and Melina. Morrison has said that he still loves Melina, but the two have not been seen together since his release from WWE.

Melina’s Departure from WWE

Melina’s departure from WWE was first announced on April 22, 2010, via the company’s website. The following statement was released:

“WWE has come to terms on the release of Melina as of today, April 22, 2010. We wish her the best in all future endeavors.”

Melina had been with WWE since 2004, and was a two-time Women’s Champion and a three-time Divas Champion. She was also a member of the couch-burning stable MNM, alongside Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury.

Where is Melina Now?

Melina Perez is a retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with WWE under the ring name Melina. She is a two-time WWE Women’s Champion and a three-time WWE Divas Champion.

Perez retired from professional wrestling in 2017. She currently works as a model and actress.

Conclusion

On April 11, 2011, it was announced that Melina would be released from WWE. Her release was effective immediately. She made her final WWE appearance on the May 2, 2011 episode of Raw, losing to Eve Torres in a Lumberjill match.