Cameron (wrestler) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cameron
Cameron in 2014
Birth name	Ariane Nicole Andrew
Born	(1987-11-03) November 3, 1987 (age 37) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Ariane Ariane Andrew Cameron Cameron Lynn
Billed height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Billed weight	120 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 Nicole Andrew (born November 3, 1987) is an American former professional wrestler, singer, model, and dancer. She is best known for her time in WWE, where she used the ring name Cameron. Ariane first appeared on the TV show Tough Enough in 2011. She was the first person eliminated from the competition. After that, she signed with WWE and became part of a wrestling duo called the Funkadactyls with Naomi. From 2013 to 2015, Ariane was also a main cast member on the reality TV show Total Divas.

Early Life & Education

Ariane Andrew was born on November 3, 1987. She grew up in Northridge, Los Angeles, California. Her background includes both African American and East Asian heritage.

She went to Granada Hills Charter High School. There, she was active in track and cross country. She was also a member of the school's drama club. After high school, she studied at California State University, Northridge. She earned degrees in business marketing and psychology. Before becoming a wrestler, she worked as a therapist for autistic children.

Professional Wrestling Career

Starting in WWE (2011–2012)

In 2011, Ariane tried out for World Wrestling Entertainment. She was one of 14 contestants on the TV show Tough Enough. This show looked for new wrestling stars. She was the first person to be eliminated from the show.

Even though she was eliminated, WWE signed her to a contract. She then joined Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). This was WWE's training ground for new wrestlers. She debuted on July 7, 2011, as a ring announcer. Two days later, she had her first wrestling match. She used the name Cameron Lynn.

The Funkadactyls (2012–2014)

Cameron (right) with her dance partner Naomi and wrestler Brodus Clay in 2012.

On January 9, 2012, Cameron made her main WWE TV debut on Raw. She and Naomi became dancers and valets for the wrestler Brodus Clay. They were known as the Funkadactyls. They even appeared at WrestleMania XXVIII.

In December 2012, Cameron had her first televised match on the main roster. It was a "Santa's Little Helpers" battle royal. Her partner Naomi won the match.

In early 2013, the Funkadactyls started wrestling as a team. They had a rivalry with Tamina Snuka and Aksana. They also feuded with Bella Twins. Cameron and Naomi often teamed with Brodus Clay and Tensai. They were known as "Tons of Funk and the Funkadactyls." They had a big match at WrestleMania 29, which they won.

Later in 2013, Cameron joined Team "Total Divas." This team was made up of wrestlers from the Total Divas TV show. They competed against Team "True Divas" at Survivor Series. Cameron's team won both matches. In December 2013, Cameron and Naomi stopped working with Brodus Clay. They then started appearing with R-Truth and Xavier Woods.

In 2014, the Funkadactyls began a rivalry with AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka. Cameron also got her first chance to win the Divas Championship at Elimination Chamber. She won the match by disqualification, but did not win the title. She had another title match at WrestleMania XXX, but AJ Lee won that match.

Solo Career & Departure (2014–2016)

After mid-2014, Cameron started wrestling on her own. She began to act like a "bad guy" (a villainous persona). She had a brief rivalry with Divas Champion Paige.

The Funkadactyls team broke up in July 2014. Cameron and Naomi had a fight in the ring. This made Cameron a full "bad guy" character. She then started a rivalry with Naomi. They had several matches against each other. At Survivor Series, Cameron was eliminated by Naomi in a tag team match.

In 2015, Cameron continued to wrestle in solo matches. She often lost to wrestlers like Summer Rae, Naomi, and Paige. She also competed in a battle royal to become the number one challenger for the Divas Championship.

Later in 2015, Cameron moved to WWE NXT. This is another WWE training brand. She wrestled against Asuka and Alexa Bliss. In May 2016, WWE announced that Ariane Andrew had left the company.

Return to WWE (2022)

After six years, Cameron made a special return to WWE. She appeared in the 2022 Royal Rumble match. She entered the match to her old Funkadactyls music. She was eliminated by Sonya Deville.

All Elite Wrestling (2020)

Ariane Andrew also appeared in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2020. She teamed with Nyla Rose in a tag team tournament. They lost in the first round.

Other Activities

Ariane was a main cast member on the reality TV show Total Divas. The show was about the lives of WWE Divas. It aired from 2013 to 2015. She also appeared as a guest star in later seasons.

Cameron has been in four WWE video games. She first appeared in WWE 13 as a non-playable character. She became a playable character in WWE 2K15 and WWE 2K16.

In 2015, Ariane started an anti-bullying campaign called "Wrong #". She also competed on the MTV reality series The Challenge in 2017.

Film & Television Appearances

Ariane Andrew has appeared in various TV shows and films.

Television

Film

Music Career

Ariane Andrew has also released music singles.

Singles

Personal Life

Ariane Andrew has lived in Tampa, Florida. Her relationship with Vincent Isayan was shown on the TV show Total Divas. They later broke up. She has a younger brother named Quentinn and a younger sister named Aniyah. She has two college degrees. She has said that Maryse, Melina, and Alicia Fox inspired her wrestling career.

Awards and Achievements

Ariane Andrew has received several awards and recognitions in her career.

• America World Wrestling
  • AWW Women's World Championship (1 time)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Ranked No. 17 among the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2014.
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) – for a match on November 24 with several other wrestlers.
• WWE
  • Slammy Award (1 time)
    • Best Dance Moves of the Year (2013) – with Naomi as the Funkadactyls.

Images for kids

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  Cameron in 2014

See also

In Spanish: Cameron (luchadora) para niños