2023 Hall of Fame Inductee Stacy Keibler Was Plying Her Trade in a Football Club Before Getting Into Wrestling

Former WWE superstar Stacy Keibler was one of the most popular talents on the roster. Her work in WWE during the Ruthless Aggression era has been appreciated by many, and it brought her to the limelight. Her induction into the WWE 2023 Class of Hall of Fame was well deserved.

Keibler moved to WWE from WCW after Vince McMahon purchased his rival company. Soon, she would make the switch and start appearing on WWE using her real name. Keibler got involved in multiple storylines over her career and become one of the top female talents on WWE TV.

However, prior to entering the wrestling business, Keibler had a different career which many people might not be aware of. Before joining WCW, where she was a Nitro girl, she was plying her trade in football as a cheerleader.

Hailing from Baltimore, Keibler attended St. Clement Mary Hofbauer School and graduated from Towson University. After graduating, Keibler became a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens football team, before winning a contest to become a Nitro girl on WCW.

Upon leaving WWE in 2006, she would join the cast of ‘Dancing with the stars’ Season 2, and went on to become a finalist on the show. Keibler has also been a part of several Hollywood projects during which she dated the legendary George Clooney.

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The 43-year-old has been a part of several projects in Hollywood such as, “How I Met Your Mother,” “Chuck,” and “Psych.” She is currently married to Future Ads CEO Jared Pobre.

5 WWE superstars who were cheerleaders before entering WWE

WWE is one of the most popular sports entertainment promotions of all time. Ever since its inception, it has provided several people from different backgrounds to show their craft in the company. While many came from independent circuits, others from combat sports, some superstars came with a cheerleading background like Stacy Keibler.

Here are 5 WWE superstars who were cheerleaders.

1. Alexa Bliss is one of the most popular female names on the WWE roster currently. A multi-time women’s World champion, she would enter WWE through NXT. However, prior to her wrestling days, Bliss was busy being a cheerleader.

2. Charlotte Flair, is arguably one of the greatest women wrestlers of all time. She has won multiple women’s world championships during her time at the company and has proven herself to be an asset. Like her father, Charlotte Flair is an exceptional athlete. Apart from playing volleyball in high school, she was also a cheerleader.

3. Carmella, the former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion is extremely popular amongst her fans. She is also the first woman to win the women’s Money in the Bank briefcase. However, prior to her wrestling days, Mella was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots from 2008 to 2010, and the LA Lakers team during the 2010-2011 season.

4. Layla El, a former WWE superstar, Layla El is known for her time as a part of the team, LayCool with Michelle McCool. She came under the limelight after winning the 2006 WWE Divas search. Prior to her time in WWE, she was a dancer for the Miami Heat.

5. Naomi, is the first African-American woman to win the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. She would make her debut as a backup dancer for Brodus Clay owing to her background in dancing. Prior to joining WWE, Naomi was a member of both the Orlando Magic cheerleading squad and dance team.

WWE has superstars from different backgrounds join them, and rise the ladder to stardom. However, not everyone can become successful like these names above, but if one has the determination, will, and dedication, they can surely rise to the top.

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