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{{short description|American personal trainer and professional wrestling manager}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Midajah
|name = Midajah
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|birthname = Melinda Midajah McCullum
|birthname = Melinda Midajah McCullum
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|3|23|mf=y}}<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/midejah.html|title=OWOW profile|date=13 July 2023 }}</ref>
|names = Midajah<ref name=OWOW/><br />Midajah O' Hearn
|birth_place = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], U.S.<ref name=WCWbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.wcw.com/2000/superstars/midajah/ |title=WCW profile |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010107181700/http://www.wcw.com/2000/superstars/midajah/ |archivedate=January 7, 2001 }}</ref><ref name=allme>{{Cite web|url=http://www.midajah.com/about/life.htm|title=All About Me|publisher=Midajah.com|accessdate=2009-04-21}}</ref>
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=3}}<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WCWbio/>
|weight = {{convert|125|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&name=Midajah|title=Cagematch profile}} {{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=December 2012}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|3|23|mf=y}}<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/midejah.html|title=OWOW profile}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]<ref name=WCWbio>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/200101071817/http://www.wcw.com/2000/superstars/midajah/|title=WCW profile}}</ref><ref name=allme>{{Cite web|url=http://www.midajah.com/about/life.htm|title=All About Me|publisher=Midajah.com|accessdate=2009-04-21}}</ref>
|resides =
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|names = Midajah<ref name=OWOW/><br />Midajah O' Hearn
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=2}}<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WCWbio/>
|weight = {{convert|118|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&name=Midajah|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref>
|billed =
|billed =
|trainer = [[WCW Power Plant]]<ref name=OWOW/>
|trainer = [[WCW Power Plant]]<ref name=OWOW/>
|debut = December 1999<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WCWbio/>
|debut = December 1999<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WCWbio/>
|retired = 2003<ref name=Cage/>
|retired = 2003<ref name=Cage/>
|website = [http://www.midajah.com Midajah.com]
}}
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'''Melinda Midajah McCullum'''<ref name=WCWbio/> (born March 23, 1970) is an [[United States|American]] [[personal trainer]], [[Model (profession)#Fitness models|fitness model]] and former [[professional wrestling]] [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]], better known by her [[ring name]], '''Midajah'''. She is best known for her appearances with [[World Championship Wrestling]] from 1999 to 2001. shes a slut that no one cares about
'''Melinda Midajah Flores'''<ref name=WCWbio/> ({{née|'''McCullum'''}}; born March 23, 1970) is an American [[personal trainer]], [[Model (profession)#Fitness models|fitness model]], beautician, former [[Manager (professional wrestling)|professional wrestling manager]] and actress, better known by her [[ring name]], '''Midajah'''. She is best known for her appearances with [[World Championship Wrestling]] from 1999 to 2001.


==Nutrition and personal training==
==Nutrition and personal training==
McCullum received a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994.<ref name=allme/> She then worked as a personal fitness trainer with several companies.<ref name=allme/> Subsequently, she worked with a [[bodybuilding supplement]] company, in trade shows, and made personal appearances.<ref name=allme/>
McCullum received a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994.<ref name=allme/> She then worked as a personal fitness trainer with several companies.<ref name=allme/> Subsequently, she worked with a [[bodybuilding supplement]] company, in trade shows, and made personal appearances.<ref name=allme/>


Between 1997 to 2000, McCullum was the [[cover model]] for fitness magazines such as ''[[Iron Man (magazine)|Iron Man]]'', ''[[MuscleMag International|MuscleMag]]'' and ''[[Muscular Development]]''.
Between 1997 and 2000, McCullum was the [[cover model]] for fitness magazines such as ''[[Iron Man (magazine)|Iron Man]]'', ''[[MuscleMag International|MuscleMag]]'' and ''[[Muscular Development]]''.


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
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In 1999, McCullum's [[talent agent|agent]], Rich Minzer, introduced her to [[Terry Taylor]], an [[Professional wrestling slang#Agent|agent]] with the [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[World Championship Wrestling]], who was recruiting [[Model (profession)#Fitness models|fitness models]]. Taylor subsequently hired McCullum to serve as a [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]] for the [[New World Order (professional wrestling)|New World Order]] [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]].<ref name="Madison">{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/the-scriptures-interviews/|title=The Scriptures Interviews: #7 with Midajah O Hearn|author=Madison, Marcus|publisher=The-Oratory.com|date=November 1, 2001|accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref>
In 1999, McCullum's [[talent agent|agent]], Rich Minzer, introduced her to [[Terry Taylor]], an [[Professional wrestling slang#Agent|agent]] with the [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[World Championship Wrestling]], who was recruiting [[Model (profession)#Fitness models|fitness models]]. Taylor subsequently hired McCullum to serve as a [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]] for the [[New World Order (professional wrestling)|New World Order]] [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]].<ref name="Madison">{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/the-scriptures-interviews/|title=The Scriptures Interviews: #7 with Midajah O Hearn|author=Madison, Marcus|publisher=The-Oratory.com|date=November 1, 2001|accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref>


McCullum joined [[World Championship Wrestling]] in December 1999. After training in the company's [[WCW Power Plant|Power Plant wrestling school]], McCullum made her professional wrestling debut in 2000 under the [[ring name]] Midajah (her [[middle name]]) as part of a group of fitness models ([[Tylene Buck]], [[April Hunter]], Shakira and Pamela Paulshock) known as the [[nWo Girls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&page=8|title=Tag teams and stables}} {{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=December 2012}}</ref> Midajah and Shakira soon transitioned into being the valets of [[Scott Steiner]], who subsequently nicknamed them his "Freaks".<ref name=WCWbio/> After Shakira left WCW, McCullum then became the main valet for Steiner and became part of the [[Magnificent Seven (professional wrestling)|Magnificent Seven]].<ref name=WCWbio/> She had a brief feud with [[Leia Meow]]. She appeared on the final episode of ''[[WCW Nitro|Nitro]]'' in Steiner's corner as he was defeated by [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]].
McCullum joined [[World Championship Wrestling]] in December 1999. After training in the company's [[WCW Power Plant|Power Plant wrestling school]], McCullum made her professional wrestling debut in 2000 under the [[ring name]] Midajah (her [[middle name]]) as part of a group of fitness models ([[Tylene Buck]], [[April Hunter]], Shakira and Pamela Paulshock) known as the [[nWo Girls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&page=8|title=Tag teams and stables}}</ref> Midajah and Shakira soon transitioned into being the valets of [[Scott Steiner]], who subsequently nicknamed them his "Freaks".<ref name=WCWbio/> After Shakira left WCW, McCullum then became the main valet for Steiner and became part of the [[Magnificent Seven (professional wrestling)|Magnificent Seven]].<ref name=WCWbio/> She had a brief feud with [[Kristina Laum|Leia Meow]]. She appeared on the final episode of ''[[WCW Nitro|Nitro]]'' in Steiner's corner as he was defeated by [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]].


After WCW was [[WWE#Acquisition of WCW and ECW|acquired]] by the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] in March 2001, Midajah went on to participate in [[Fitness and figure competition|fitness competitions]] and model for fitness magazines such as ''[[Muscle & Fitness]]''.<ref name="Madison" />
After WCW was [[WWE#Acquisition of WCW and ECW|acquired]] by the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) in March 2001, Midajah went on to participate in [[Fitness and figure competition|fitness competitions]] and model for fitness magazines such as ''[[Muscle & Fitness]]''.<ref name="Madison" />


===World Wrestling All-Stars and Ultimate Pro Wrestling (2002&ndash;2003)===
===World Wrestling All-Stars and Ultimate Pro Wrestling (2002&ndash;2003)===
In 2002, McCullum joined [[World Wrestling All-Stars]] and resumed managing Scott Steiner and also began managing [[Perry Saturn]]. While in WWA, Midajah made her in-ring debut on April 7, 2002, where she defeated Queen Bee in a singles match.<ref name=CageMatches>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&page=4|title=Cagematch match listings}} {{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=December 2012}}</ref> On April 10, Midajah defeated Chantelle in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|bra and panties match]].<ref name=CageMatches/> On April 12, Midajah won her final match as she defeated Queen Bee in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and panties match|evening gown match]].<ref name=OWOW/> After WWA folded, McCullum spent some time in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where she trained at their wrestling school before leaving the profession altogether.<ref name=OWOW/>
In 2002, McCullum joined [[World Wrestling All-Stars]] and resumed managing Scott Steiner and also began managing [[Perry Saturn]]. While in WWA, Midajah made her in-ring debut on April 7, 2002, where she defeated Queen Bee in a singles match.<ref name=CageMatches>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&page=4|title=Cagematch match listings}}</ref> On April 10, Midajah defeated Chantelle in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and Panties match|bra and panties match]].<ref name=CageMatches/> On April 12, Midajah won her final match as she defeated Queen Bee in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Bra and Panties match|evening gown match]].<ref name=OWOW/> After WWA folded, McCullum spent some time in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where she trained at their wrestling school before leaving the profession altogether.<ref name=OWOW/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
McCullum was formerly married to the American [[bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] [[Michael O'Hearn]].
McCullum was formerly married to the American [[bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] [[Michael O'Hearn]]. She is currently married to Kevin Flores.


McCullum is the eldest of four children and is of [[Norwegian American|Norwegian]], [[Irish American|Irish]], [[Spanish American|Spanish]], and [[French American|French descent]].<ref name=WCWbio/><ref name=allme/> She attended school in both America and Mexico.<ref name=allme/> While growing up, she participated in beauty pageants and worked as a child actress.<ref name=allme/>
McCullum is the eldest of four children and is of [[Norwegian American|Norwegian]], [[Irish American|Irish]], [[Spanish American|Spanish]], and [[French American|French descent]].<ref name=WCWbio/><ref name=allme/> She attended school in both America and Mexico.<ref name=allme/> While growing up, she participated in beauty pageants and worked as a child actress.<ref name=allme/>
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McCullum speaks [[Spanish language|Spanish]] fluently and has worked as an interpreter.<ref name=allme/>
McCullum speaks [[Spanish language|Spanish]] fluently and has worked as an interpreter.<ref name=allme/>


==Media==
== Filmography ==


===Filmography===
=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''Don't Panic'' (1988) as Cristy<ref name=IMDB/>
|+ Film roles
*''[[Bubble Boy (film)|Bubble Boy]]'' (2001) as Red Hot<ref name=IMDB>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564757/|title=IMDB profile}}</ref>
|-
*''[[Date Movie]]'' (2006) as Sales Girl (uncredited)<ref name=IMDB/>
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1988
| ''Don't Panic''
| Cristy
| <ref name=IMDB>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564757/|title=IMDB profile|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
| 2001
| ''[[Bubble Boy (film)|Bubble Boy]]''
| Red Hot
| <ref name=IMDB/>
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Date Movie]]''
| Sales Girl (uncredited)<ref name=IMDB/>
| <ref name=IMDB/>
|-
|}


===Television appearances===
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[The Love Boat: The Next Wave]]'' (1999) in episode "About Face"<ref name=IMDB/>
|+ Television roles
*''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' (2001) in episode 1.9065 as Spanish Waitress<ref name=IMDB/>
|-
*''Days of our Lives' Christmas'' (2001) as Santa's Helper<ref name=IMDB/>
! Year

! Title
==In wrestling==
! Role
*'''Finishing moves'''
! class="unsortable" | Notes
**''Steiner Recliner'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Standing camel clutch]])<ref name=OWOW/> &ndash; adopted from [[Scott Steiner]]
|-

| 1999
*'''Signature moves'''
| ''[[Love Boat: The Next Wave]]'' (1999)
**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving crossbody|Diving crossbody]]<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WCWbio/>
|

| Episode: "About Face"<ref name=IMDB/>
*'''Wrestlers [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]]'''
|-
**[[Perry Saturn]]<ref name=Managers>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2510&page=14|title=Wrestlers managed}} {{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=December 2012}}</ref>
| 2001
**[[Scott Steiner]]<ref name=WCWbio/>
| ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''

| Spanish Waitress
*'''[[Nickname]]s'''
**"The Freak"<ref name=WCWbio/>
| Episode 1.9065<ref name=IMDB/>
|-
| 2001
| ''Days of our Lives' Christmas''
| Santa's Helper
| <ref name=IMDB/>
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.midajah.com/ Official website]
{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
* {{IMDb name|id=0564757|name=Midajah}}
*[http://www.midajah.com/ Official website]
* {{professional wrestling profiles}}
*{{IMDb name|id=0564757|name=Midajah}}

{{authority control}}


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| NAME = Midajah
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Ohearn, Melinda; McCullum, Melinda Midajah
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = personal trainer, fitness model, and professional wrestling manager
| DATE OF BIRTH = March 23, 1973
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Seattle, Washington]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 30 October 2024

Midajah
Birth nameMelinda Midajah McCullum
Born (1970-03-23) March 23, 1970 (age 54)[1]
Seattle, Washington, U.S.[2][3]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Midajah[1]
Midajah O' Hearn
Billed height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1][2]
Billed weight118 lb (54 kg)[4]
Trained byWCW Power Plant[1]
DebutDecember 1999[1][2]
Retired2003[4]

Melinda Midajah Flores[2] (née McCullum; born March 23, 1970) is an American personal trainer, fitness model, beautician, former professional wrestling manager and actress, better known by her ring name, Midajah. She is best known for her appearances with World Championship Wrestling from 1999 to 2001.

Nutrition and personal training

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McCullum received a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994.[3] She then worked as a personal fitness trainer with several companies.[3] Subsequently, she worked with a bodybuilding supplement company, in trade shows, and made personal appearances.[3]

Between 1997 and 2000, McCullum was the cover model for fitness magazines such as Iron Man, MuscleMag and Muscular Development.

Professional wrestling career

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World Championship Wrestling (1999–2001)

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In 1999, McCullum's agent, Rich Minzer, introduced her to Terry Taylor, an agent with the professional wrestling promotion World Championship Wrestling, who was recruiting fitness models. Taylor subsequently hired McCullum to serve as a valet for the New World Order stable.[5]

McCullum joined World Championship Wrestling in December 1999. After training in the company's Power Plant wrestling school, McCullum made her professional wrestling debut in 2000 under the ring name Midajah (her middle name) as part of a group of fitness models (Tylene Buck, April Hunter, Shakira and Pamela Paulshock) known as the nWo Girls.[6] Midajah and Shakira soon transitioned into being the valets of Scott Steiner, who subsequently nicknamed them his "Freaks".[2] After Shakira left WCW, McCullum then became the main valet for Steiner and became part of the Magnificent Seven.[2] She had a brief feud with Leia Meow. She appeared on the final episode of Nitro in Steiner's corner as he was defeated by Booker T.

After WCW was acquired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in March 2001, Midajah went on to participate in fitness competitions and model for fitness magazines such as Muscle & Fitness.[5]

World Wrestling All-Stars and Ultimate Pro Wrestling (2002–2003)

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In 2002, McCullum joined World Wrestling All-Stars and resumed managing Scott Steiner and also began managing Perry Saturn. While in WWA, Midajah made her in-ring debut on April 7, 2002, where she defeated Queen Bee in a singles match.[7] On April 10, Midajah defeated Chantelle in a bra and panties match.[7] On April 12, Midajah won her final match as she defeated Queen Bee in an evening gown match.[1] After WWA folded, McCullum spent some time in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where she trained at their wrestling school before leaving the profession altogether.[1]

Personal life

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McCullum was formerly married to the American bodybuilder Michael O'Hearn. She is currently married to Kevin Flores.

McCullum is the eldest of four children and is of Norwegian, Irish, Spanish, and French descent.[2][3] She attended school in both America and Mexico.[3] While growing up, she participated in beauty pageants and worked as a child actress.[3]

McCullum speaks Spanish fluently and has worked as an interpreter.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
1988 Don't Panic Cristy [8]
2001 Bubble Boy Red Hot [8]
2006 Date Movie Sales Girl (uncredited)[8] [8]

Television

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Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Love Boat: The Next Wave (1999) Episode: "About Face"[8]
2001 Days of Our Lives Spanish Waitress Episode 1.9065[8]
2001 Days of our Lives' Christmas Santa's Helper [8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "OWOW profile". July 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "WCW profile". Archived from the original on January 7, 2001.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "All About Me". Midajah.com. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Cagematch profile".
  5. ^ a b Madison, Marcus (November 1, 2001). "The Scriptures Interviews: #7 with Midajah O Hearn". The-Oratory.com. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
  6. ^ "Tag teams and stables".
  7. ^ a b "Cagematch match listings".
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "IMDB profile". IMDb.
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