Kristal Marshall facts for kids
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| Birth name | Kristal Melisa Marshall |
| Born | November 11, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Partner | Bobby Lashley (2007–2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Kristal Kristal Lashley Kristal Marshall |
| Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Billed weight | 120 lb (54 kg) |
| Trained by | Deep South Wrestling Bill DeMott Dave Finlay Jillian Hall |
| Debut | December 2, 2005 |
| Retired | 2013 |
Kristal Melisa Marshall (born November 11, 1983) is an American model, beauty queen, and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her time wrestling in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the SmackDown show and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
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Early Career in Modeling
Before she became a wrestler, Kristal Marshall worked as a model. She competed in the 2004 Miss California pageant. She was also a model on the game show Deal or No Deal and appeared in music videos for famous artists like 50 Cent and Ma$e. For a while, she was one of the models on the popular game show The Price Is Right.
Professional Wrestling Career
World Wrestling Entertainment (2005-2007)
Marshall's journey in WWE began in 2005 when she joined the Raw Diva Search, a competition to find new female performers. She finished in fourth place. Even though she didn't win, WWE saw her potential and signed her to a contract. She was sent to Deep South Wrestling, a training center where new wrestlers learn their skills.
In December 2005, she moved to the SmackDown! show. At first, she worked as a backstage correspondent, interviewing other wrestlers.
First Rivalries
Soon, Marshall started her first real storyline, called a feud, with wrestler Jillian Hall. Marshall won her first-ever match against Hall on March 10, 2006.
Later, when Diva Search winner Ashley Massaro joined SmackDown, Marshall's character became a heel, which is like a villain in wrestling. She pretended to be jealous of Massaro's win and teamed up with Michelle McCool. They had a rivalry with Massaro and Jillian Hall. This led to a four-person match at The Great American Bash.
When the next Diva Search winner, Layla El, came to SmackDown, Marshall started a new feud with her. In this storyline, she teamed up with Mike "The Miz" Mizanin to compete against Layla and The Boogeyman.
Storyline with Theodore Long
In early 2007, Marshall's character became a face, or a hero. She started a storyline where she became close friends with Vickie Guerrero. She also started an on-screen romance with the General Manager of SmackDown, Theodore Long.
Marshall convinced Long to hire Vickie as his assistant. Eventually, Long proposed to Marshall on the show, and she accepted. During their on-screen wedding on SmackDown!, Long had a fake heart attack as part of the story. A few weeks after this storyline, Marshall was released from her WWE contract.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2009–2010)
In 2009, Marshall appeared in another wrestling company, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). She was seen in the audience supporting Bobby Lashley, who was her real-life boyfriend at the time. On the show, she used the name Kristal Lashley and played the role of his wife.
She became part of a storyline with wrestler Scott Steiner, who would bother her during Lashley's matches. This led to her first match in TNA, where she and Lashley teamed up against Steiner and Awesome Kong. In early 2010, the storyline ended when her character and Lashley's character left TNA.
Independent Circuit (2013)
Marshall returned to the ring for one last match in 2013. She wrestled for a company called Top Rope Promotions (TRP). She teamed with Awesome Kong to defeat Jillian Hall and Kasey Ray. This was her final match as a professional wrestler.
Appearances in Other Media
Besides wrestling and modeling, Marshall has appeared on television. She was in an episode of the reality show Hogan Knows Best. In 2008, she was a guest on Project Runway along with other WWE wrestlers like Maria, Candice Michelle, and Torrie Wilson.
Personal Life
Marshall was in a relationship with fellow wrestler Bobby Lashley from 2007 to 2010. They have two children together.
Championships and Accomplishments
- Fitness Universe
- Ms. Bikini America (Medium Class; 2008)
- NPC Arnold Amateur Championships
- 2nd Place (Short Class; 2009)
- NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships
- 1st Place (Class C & Overall; 2009)
See also
In Spanish: Kristal Marshall para niños
