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<p>Former WWE Superstar <strong>Ashley Marie Massaro</strong>, better known by her ring name <strong>Ashley Massaro</strong>, has passed away at the tender age of 39, just 10 days before her 40th birthday.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/2019/05/16/ashley-massaro-wwe-superstar-dead-at-39/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">TMZ</a> first broke the news and per officials, Massaro was transported from her home in Suffolk County, NY to a nearby hospital where she took her last breath early Thursday morning.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers mourn the tragic passing of Ashley Massaro.<a href="https://t.co/tPU0iPYlMP">https://t.co/tPU0iPYlMP</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1129196601875075072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The cause of her death is yet to be revealed but at this point, officials have described it as &#8220;non-criminal.&#8221;</p>



<p>Massaro made her WWE debut after winning the WWE Diva Search in 2005. She was signed to a $250,000 (£195,000) one-year deal.</p>



<p>Just two years later, Massaro competed in the most high-profile match of her career &#8211; against <strong>Melina</strong> at WrestleMania 23 (2007) for the WWE Women&#8217;s Championship.</p>


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<p>The following year at WrestleMania 24, she participated in a Playboy BunnyMania LumberJill match.</p>



<p>Massaro worked with WWE from 2005-2008. She also became the valet for then-WWE Tag Team Champions <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong> and <strong>Paul London</strong>.</p>



<p>In 2007, Massaro also appeared on &#8220;Survivor: China&#8221; and was voted off on the second episode. She also graced the cover of April&#8217;s Playboy Magazine that same year which was revealed on a SmackDown episode.</p>


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<p>WWE released the following statement on the passing of their beloved Massaro.</p>


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<blockquote style="text-align:center" class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar <strong>Ashley Massaro</strong>. 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.” </p></blockquote>



<p>Several Superstars poured in their love and condolences on social media.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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. <a href="https://t.co/QTcNxN3P0K">https://t.co/QTcNxN3P0K</a> <a href="https://t.co/olaTWKD9JS">pic.twitter.com/olaTWKD9JS</a></p>&mdash; MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/1129182640303689728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is just awful news &#8211; Ashley Massaro is gone. She was only 39. She lived in the same town as me&#8230;I loved seeing her around. She was always so nice&#8230;and now she’s gone. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPAshleyMassaro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPAshleyMassaro</a> <a href="https://t.co/wOUY4gsTQo">pic.twitter.com/wOUY4gsTQo</a></p>&mdash; Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1129176956556201984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can’t even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about <a href="https://twitter.com/ashleymassaro11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashleymassaro11</a> &#8211; 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 &amp; reach out for help.</p>&mdash; Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) <a href="https://twitter.com/Torrie11/status/1129185960254742528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart is saddened to hear about the passing of <a href="https://twitter.com/ashleymassaro11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashleymassaro11</a> ! So strong but yet so young ? Heaven received an Angel &#8211; prayers to Ash’s family &#8211; RIP</p>&mdash; Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanaBrookeWWE/status/1129176961467600896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashley Massaro ❤️ Thank you for the memories.</p>&mdash; Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsBayleyWWE/status/1129190659594825729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Words cannot express my sadness for the Loss of  <a href="https://twitter.com/AshleyMassaro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashleymassaro</a>. Ashley took me under her wing &amp; was so sweet to Me. I have very fond memories, that I will treasure. Too young to be gone. <br><br>&quot;What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more <a href="https://t.co/DDamfsbEdh">pic.twitter.com/DDamfsbEdh</a></p>&mdash; Layla El (@mslayel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mslayel/status/1129200523062566912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This sucks. <br><br>Ashley just started training at NYWC &amp; was SO excited about wrestling again.<br><br>Always had a smile on her face &amp; was one of the most down to Earth people you could meet.<br><br>If you’re going through tough times, don’t be afraid to reach out for help.<br><br>RIP Ashley Massaro</p>&mdash; BULL (@RealBullJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBullJames/status/1129176163509780484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>All Elite Wrestling also shared their condolences.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are saddened to learn Ashley Massaro has passed away at the age of 39. Our thoughts are with her family &amp; friends. <a href="https://t.co/Q0JtH8w1Yy">pic.twitter.com/Q0JtH8w1Yy</a></p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1129207531224600576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Massaro&#8217;s last tweet was about answering her fanmails. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just answered a ton of fanmail so you guys should be receiving them soon! Love ya punx??? <a href="https://t.co/U1B1FJEoXK">pic.twitter.com/U1B1FJEoXK</a></p>&mdash; ☆ Ashley Massaro ☆ (@ashleymassaro11) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashleymassaro11/status/1128795589678895104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>In 2016, Massaro sued WWE claiming that she was sexually assaulted at a U.S. military base during a WWE tour of&nbsp;Kuwait (2008). The lawsuit further states that she underwent debilitating behavioral changes &#8211; anxiety, memory loss, migraines, depression and drug addiction since parting ways with the company. WWE later put her in rehab and helped her overcome the addiction.</p>


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<p>Massaro is survived by her 18-year-old daughter <strong>Alexa</strong>.</p>



<p>Rest in peace, Ashley Massaro.</p>



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Former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro Passes Away At 39

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