Who is Maria Kanellis? Ex-WWE wrestling star and victim of leaked nude photos – all you need to know

FEARS are growing ex-WWE star Maria Kanellis has become the latest wrestler to have her X-rated photos leaked.

Pictures have been circulating online appearing to show the American posing naked.

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Several explicit snaps have been posted, showing a woman taking nude photos in a bathroom and on a bed – days after Paige became the first famous face to be victim of the hacking.

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But who is Maria Kanellis? Here’s everything you need to know…

Who is Maria Kanellis? What does she do?

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35-year-old Maria Louise Kanellis-Bennett was born in Ottawa ,in the US state of Illinois.

Kanellis is a former WWE wrestler and valet – also known as a manager – as well as an actress and singer.

She competed in Raw Diva Search in 2004 – finishing fifth and being given a job… initially as a ditzy and intentionally irritating interviewer.

She came closest to winning a Divas Championship in 2008 but was beaten by then-champion Michelle McCool in the title match.

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Since then she has competed in the Ring Of Honor, New Japan Pro Wresting, as well as TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling).

Kanellis has also appeared in US TV shows Outback Jack, Family Feud (think Family Fortunes) and Project Runway to name a few.

She has also been working towards earning an associate degree in art at university since 2013.

What was leaked? Who were the leaked pictures intended for?

Unlike Paige, Kanellis’ leak involves only nude pictures at the stage, with no videos surfacing online as yet.

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Kanellis previously dated fellow wrestler CM Punk between 2005 and 2007, before confirming she was dating Mike Bennett in 2011.

Her and Bennett married in October 2014 – becoming step mum to her new husband’s son Austin.

At this time it is unclear when these pictures were taken.

Which other WWE and former WWE stars have been caught up in the ongoing sex tape scandal?

After Paige burst onto the scene with her leaked tape over the weekend of March 18-19, Kanellis joined WWE star Summer Rae and ex-wrestler Kaitlyn as potential victims of a hack.