Cameron (wrestler) facts for kids
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| Birth name | Ariane Andrew |
| Born | November 3, 1987 Atlanta, GA, U.S. |
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| Ring name(s) | Ariane Andrew Cameron Cameron Lynn |
| Billed height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Billed weight | 119 lb (54 kg) |
| Billed from | Northridge, California Orlando, Florida "Planet Funk" |
| Trained by | Florida Championship Wrestling Norman Smiley Sara Del Rey |
| Debut | July 7, 2011 |
Ariane Andrew (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, singer, and dancer. She is most famous for her time in WWE, where she wrestled under the ring name Cameron.
In 2011, Andrew was a contestant on the TV show WWE Tough Enough. Even though she was the first person voted off, WWE signed her to a contract. She later teamed up with Naomi to form the popular tag team, The Funkadactyls. From 2013 to 2015, Cameron was also a main cast member on the reality TV show Total Divas.
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Early Life
Ariane Andrew was born in Northridge, California, on November 3, 1987. In high school, she was active in sports like track and cross country. She also enjoyed acting and was part of the school's drama club.
After high school, she went to California State University, Northridge. She earned two degrees: one in business marketing and another in psychology. Before becoming a wrestler, she worked as a behavior therapist, helping children with autism.
Professional Wrestling Career
WWE (2011–2016)
Getting Started in WWE
In 2011, Andrew joined the reality TV show WWE Tough Enough to try and earn a WWE contract. Although she was the first contestant to be eliminated, WWE saw her potential and signed her anyway.
She began her training at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), which was WWE's training center at the time. She first appeared as a ring announcer. Soon after, she had her first match under the ring name Cameron Lynn. She teamed up with Naomi Knight and they won their first match together on FCW TV.
The Funkadactyls
In January 2012, Cameron moved to WWE's main show, Raw. She and Naomi became known as The Funkadactyls. They were the dancers and valets for the wrestler Brodus Clay. They would dance him to the ring and celebrate with him.
The Funkadactyls soon started wrestling as a tag team. They had a rivalry with The Bella Twins. This led to a big eight-person match at WrestleMania 29, but it was moved to the next night on Raw. In that match, The Funkadactyls and their partners, Tons of Funk, defeated The Bella Twins and their partners.
For a while, The Funkadactyls were part of the cast of the reality show Total Divas. This led to a storyline where they feuded with the other Divas on the show. At the Survivor Series event, Cameron was part of Team "Total Divas," which defeated Team "True Divas."
Wrestling on Her Own
In 2014, The Funkadactyls started to have problems. After a match where Cameron tagged herself in and lost, she and Naomi argued. This led to Cameron turning into a "heel" (a villain character) and the team broke up.
Cameron then began wrestling by herself. She had a rivalry with her former partner, Naomi. At the Battleground event, Cameron defeated Naomi in a one-on-one match. She continued to compete in the Divas division, facing wrestlers like Paige and Nikki Bella.
In late 2015, Cameron moved to WWE NXT, WWE's developmental brand, to improve her skills. She wrestled against rising stars like Asuka and Alexa Bliss. WWE released Cameron from her contract in May 2016.
Special Return in 2022
Cameron made a surprise one-night return to WWE in 2022. She competed in the women's Royal Rumble match.
All Elite Wrestling (2020)
In July 2020, Cameron made a special appearance in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She teamed up with Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament. They were eliminated in the first round.
Other Work
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| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Genre | Vlogging |
| Subscribers | 13,800 |
| Total views | 683,000 |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of September 6, 2024. | |
Outside of wrestling, Ariane Andrew has been involved in many projects.
Television and Film
From 2013 to 2015, Andrew was a main star on the reality TV show Total Divas. The show followed the lives of some of WWE's female performers. She has also appeared in other TV shows, including the competition series The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.
Andrew has also acted in several movies and short films.
Music and Charity
Andrew has released her own music under the name Ariane. She has released singles like "Bye Bye" and "Wrong Number."
In 2015, she launched an anti-bullying campaign called "Wrong #".
Personal Life
Cameron has said that wrestlers like Maryse, Melina, and Alicia Fox were her inspirations in wrestling. She has a younger brother and a younger sister.
Championships and Accomplishments
- America World Wrestling
- AWW Women's World Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 17 of the top 50 female wrestlers in 2014
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) with the cast of Total Divas
- WWE
- Slammy Award (1 time)
- Best Dance Moves of the Year (2013) – with Naomi as The Funkadactyls
- Slammy Award (1 time)
See also
In Spanish: Cameron (luchadora) para niños
