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{{Short description|American model, actress and professional wrestler}}
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'''Candice Michelle Beckman'''<ref name="owow">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/candice-michelle.html|title=OWoW Profile|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> (born September 30, 1978), better known as '''Candice Michelle''', is an American model, actress and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]].


After spending years modeling and acting, Michelle was hired by WWE in 2004, after she participated in the [[WWE Diva Search]].<ref name="sweet"/> Outside wrestling, she is considered to be a [[sex symbol]] and is known as the [[Go Daddy]] Girl,<ref name="ask2"/> performing in the company's annual [[Super Bowl]] commercials.<ref name="gd"/><ref name="commercial"/> She also posed for a cover and nude pictorial in the April 2006 issue of ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref name="playboy"/> At [[Vengeance: Night of Champions|Vengeance]] in 2007, she defeated [[Melina Perez|Melina]] to win her first [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] and became the first former Diva Search contestant to win a WWE title.<ref name="titlewin"/> She was released from her WWE contract on June 19, 2009.<ref name=release>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/10579966|title=Candice Michelle released|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=June 19, 2009|access-date=June 24, 2009}}</ref> She made a return to WWE on the ''[[List of WWE Raw special episodes|Raw Reunion]]'' episode on July 22, 2019, and became the second woman to win the [[WWE 24/7 Championship]].
'''Candice Michelle Beckman-Ehrlich'''<ref name="oww" /> (born [[September 30]] [[1978]]), better known as '''Candice Michelle''' or just '''Candice''', is an [[United States|American]] [[model (person)|model]], [[actor|actress]] and [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] performing on its [[WWE Raw|RAW]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]], where she is the reigning [[WWE Women's Championship|WWE Women's Champion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/45982941232|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Women's > 20070624 - Candice|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref>


== Early life ==
After spending years modeling and acting, Candice Michelle was hired by WWE in 2004, after she participated in the [[WWE Diva Search]].<ref name= "sweet" /> Outside of wrestling, Candice is known as the [[Go Daddy]] Girl,<ref name="ask2" /> performing in the company's annual racy [[Super Bowl]] commercials.<ref name="gd" /><ref name= "commercial" /> She posed for a cover and nude pictorial in the April 2006 issue of ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref name= "playboy" /> On [[June 24]] [[2007]], she defeated [[Melina Perez|Melina]] to win her first Women's Championship and become the first former Diva Search contestant to win a WWE title.<ref name="titlewin" />
Beckman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Michael Beckman (1951–1980) and his wife, Kathleen (née Iwen; 1951–2002).<ref name=podcast>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665516|title=Podcast: Interview with Candice Michelle|author=Cuprisin, Tim|publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|access-date=September 25, 2007|date=September 21, 2007|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071027124744/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665516 |archive-date = October 27, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> Beckman is of German and [[Costa Rica]]n descent.<ref name="biotxt"/> She played varsity and college [[basketball]] and has an interest in many sports.<ref name="slam"/> Candice is a [[Green Bay Packers]] fan.<ref name="biotxt"/>


At sixteen, Beckman won a modeling competition at her local skating rink.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrestlingpost.com/2007/06/candice-michelle-profiles-in-pennsylvania-newspaper.html|title=Candice Michelle Profiled in Pennsylvania Newspaper|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=The Times Leader|date=June 5, 2007}}</ref> Around 1999, she moved to [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]], to become a professional model and actress.<ref name=chiro>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetc1.com/search/april-playboy-godaddy-girl-candice-michelle-and-chiropractic-husband.html|title=April Playboy GoDaddy Girl Candice Michelle and Chiropractic Husband|access-date=May 14, 2007|publisher=planetchiropractic.com|date=March 28, 2006|author=Michael Dorausch, D.C.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=AskMen.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080818062044/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|archive-date=August 18, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> She studied Theater Arts at [[Santa Monica College]] and had on-camera acting and [[Meisner technique]] training at The Piero Dusa Acting Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freewebs.com/pathway/|title=Candice's previous works (transcribed from official website)|access-date=July 1, 2007}}</ref> It was during this time that Beckman adopted her middle name Michelle as her working last name.<ref name="ask">{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/277_candice_michelle.html|title=Home > Women > Model of the Week > Candice Michelle|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=AskMen.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908170216/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/277_candice_michelle.html|archive-date=September 8, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Inside TV & RadioTV spot starring Milwaukee native was too hot|publisher=The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=February 9, 2005|author=Cuprisin, Tim}}</ref> She appeared in numerous [[bodybuilding]] and [[Automobile|car]] [[magazine]]s such as ''[[Flex (magazine)|FLEX]]'' and ''[[Lowrider Magazine]]'', as well as being named ''Cyber Girl of the Week'' in the June 2002 issue of ''[[Playboy]]'',<ref name="ask"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lowridermagazine.com/models/0211_candice_michelle_lowrider_girl/index.html|title=Lowrider Model – Candice Michelle|date=November 2002|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Lowrider Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=110078276|title=Playboy Re-Releases Candice Michelle's Nude Photos & More| access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=WrestleZone|author=Wilcutt, Keith|date=February 10, 2005}}</ref> and between 2002 and 2006, she worked as a [[fetish model]] under the name ''Mackenzie Montgomery''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2008/0905/mickfoley343055shtml/|title=Mick Foley Removed (Again), Candice Michelle's Nude Pics, & More - WrestlingInc.com|website=www.wrestlinginc.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/22053/candice-michelle-fetish-movies-diva-ta-segments-used-against-linda-mcmahon-campaign/|title=Candice Michelle Fetish Movies & Diva T&A Segments Used Against Linda McMahon Campaign|date=April 10, 2010}}</ref> Beckman also made appearances on television programs such as ''[[Party of Five]]'', ''[[7th Heaven (TV series)|7th Heaven]]'' and ''[[Hotel Erotica]]'', as well as appearing in such films as ''[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]'', ''[[Anger Management (film)|Anger Management]]'', ''[[Dodgeball (2005)|DodgeBall]]'' and ''[[A Man Apart]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yuddy.com/articles/model/candice-michelle.html|title=Candice Michelle Model Biography|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=yuddy.com}}</ref>
==Career==
===Early life===
Beckman grew up in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]. At 16, she won a modeling competition at her local skating rink.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrestlingpost.com/2007/06/candice-michelle-profiles-in-pennsylvania-newspaper.html|title=Candice Michelle Profiled in Pennsylvania Newspaper|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=The Times Leader|date=[[2007]]-[[06-05]]}}</ref> She later moved to [[Los Angeles, California]] to become a professional model and actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=AskMen.com}}</ref> She studied Theater Arts at [[Santa Monica College]] and had on camera acting and [[Meisner technique]] training at The Piero Dusa Acting Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freewebs.com/pathway/|title=Candice's previous works (transcribed from official website)|accessdate=2007-07-01}}</ref> It was during this time that Beckman adopted the surname '''Michelle'''.<ref name="ask" /> She appeared in numerous [[bodybuilding]] and [[automobile|car]] [[magazine]]s such as ''[[Flex (magazine)|FLEX]]'' and ''[[Lowrider Magazine]]'', as well as being named ''[[Playboy Cyber Girl|Cyber Girl of the Week]]'' in the [[June 2002]] issue of ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref name="ask" /><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lowridermagazine.com/models/0211_candice_michelle_lowrider_girl/index.html|title=Lowrider Model - Candice Michelle - Nov 2002 - Lowrider Magazine|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=lowridermagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=110078276|title=Playboy Re-Releases Candice Michelle's Nude Photos & More| accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WrestleZone|author=Keith Wilcutt|date=[[2005]]-[[02-10]]}}</ref> Michelle also worked as a foot fetish model, under the [[pseudonym]] '''Mackenzie Montgomery'''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.icelebz.com/celebs/candice_michelle/biography.html|title=Candice Michelle biography, filmography, photos, image gallery, links at iCelebZ.com|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=iCelebZ.com|quote=Also before she got her big break in the WWE she was a foot fetish/bondage model for FM Concepts Inc under the name of Mackenzie Montgomery.}}</ref><ref name="it">{{cite web|url=http://www.importtuner.com/models/0404_cover_model_candice_michelle/index.html|title=Candice Be Our Girl - Up Close and Personal: Candice Michelle|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=Import Tuner|quote=I work for a website made for guys that have foot fetishes.}}</ref><ref>[http://footfm.fmconcepts.us/photos/fc27803b.JPG Photos of Candice as a Foot Fetish Model]</ref> Michelle made appearances on television programs such as ''[[Party of Five]]'' and ''[[7th Heaven]]'', as well as appearing in such films as ''[[Tomcats (film)|Tomcats]]'' and ''[[A Man Apart]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.yuddy.com/articles/model/candice-michelle.html|title=Candice Michelle Model Biography|accessdate=2007-07-01| publisher=yuddy.com}}</ref> She also starred in a [[softcore]] role for the [[HBO]] series ''[[Hotel Erotica]]''.<ref name="it" />


== Professional wrestling career ==
===World Wrestling Entertainment===
====2004-2005====
In July 2004, Michelle auditioned to be a contestant for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s [[WWE Diva Search#2004|''RAW'' Diva Search]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2004/2004_07_12.2.jsp|title=The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WWE Corporate|date=July 12, 2004|quote=The following the 28 finalists where chosen from each of the locations: […] Candice Michelle Beckman}}</ref> Despite not being chosen to be in the final ten, she was hired by the company under the [[List of professional wrestling slang#G|gimmick]] of a [[cosmetics|makeup]] artist.<ref name="oww" /><ref name= "sweet">{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|title=Sweet as Candice|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=Ottawa Sun|author=Tim Baines|date=[[2006]]-[[03-12]]|quote=When I got eliminated, I was hurt, […] So when they called me later, I was surprised and excited.}}</ref> She competed on ''[[WWE Raw|RAW]]'' in several [[WWE Diva|Diva]] contests, including [[lingerie]] fashion shows and [[Limbo (dance)|limbo]] contests, until the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041129.html|title=RAW results - November 29, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-01| publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com|quote=Randy Orton introduces Melina, Maria, Candice & then calls out Christy Hemme, and Baltimores-own Stacy Keibler!}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041206.html|title=RAW results - December 6, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-01| publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com|quote=DIVA LIMBO: Chris Jericho + Christy Hemme & Stacy Keibler & Maria & Candice Michelle & Melina Perez + Muhammad Hassan..}}</ref>


=== World Wrestling Entertainment ===
On [[June 30]], [[2005]] Candice was moved to ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]'' where she became involved in an [[List of professional wrestling slang#A|angle]] (storyline) between [[Torrie Wilson]] and [[Melina Perez|Melina]].<ref name="oww" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07212005/|title=SmackDown! results - July 21, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-01| publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> On [[July 24]], Candice made her [[pay-per-view]] debut at [[WWE The Great American Bash#2005|The Great American Bash]] where she served as the [[List of professional wrestling match types#Special referee|Special Guest Referee]] for the [[List of professional wrestling match types#Bra and Panties match|Bra and Panties match]] between Wilson and Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/gabash.html#2005|title=Great American Bash 2005 - July 24, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> She was then moved back to ''RAW'' in a trade along with Wilson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/082205trade|title=Candice & Torrie traded to RAW|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2005]]-[[08-21]]}}</ref> In her next angle, Candice and Torrie [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turned]] [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] by taunting [[WWE Diva Search#2005|2005 Diva Search]] winner [[Ashley Massaro]] and joined forces with fellow ''RAW'' Diva [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050829.html|title=RAW results - August 29, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-01| publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}</ref> The three-Diva [[List of professional wrestling slang#S|stable]] became known as '''[[Vince's Devils|Ladies in Pink]]''' (later '''Vince's Devils''', a play on the ''[[Charlie's Angels]]'' [[Television program|television series]] and films).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lethalwow.com/news/archives/00000647.htm|title=01/10/2006 Entry: "Vince's Devils"|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher= lethalwow.com}}</ref> They continued feuding with Massaro until [[Trish Stratus]] returned from a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] injury to help Massaro "retaliate" against Vince's Devils.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09122005/|title=RAW results - September 12, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> In November, Candice signed on to pose for the April 2006 issue of ''Playboy''.<ref name="playboy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/111105candiceplayboy|title=Heating up the Playboy Mansion|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2005]]-[[11-11]]|author=Louie Dee}}</ref>


==== Vince's Devils (2004–2006) ====
She was [[List of professional wrestling slang#B|booked]] to have her first shot at the [[WWE Women's Championship]] in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Fulfill Your Fantasy Battle Royal]] at [[WWE Taboo Tuesday#2005|Taboo Tuesday]] and was eliminated from the match by Ashley Massaro.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wweppv/tabootuesday05.html|title=Taboo Tuesday 2005 Results|accessdate=2007-07-06|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}</ref>
{{Main|Vince's Devils}}
In July 2004, Beckman auditioned to be a contestant for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'s [[WWE Diva Search#2004|''Raw'' Diva Search]].<ref name=podcast/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2004/2004_07_12.2.jsp|title=The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=July 12, 2004|quote=The following the 28 finalists where chosen from each of the locations: [...] Candice Michelle Beckman|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608163400/http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2004/2004_07_12.2.jsp|archive-date=June 8, 2007}}</ref> Despite not being chosen to be in the final ten,<ref name=podcast/> she was hired by the company under the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Gimmick|gimmick]] of a [[Cosmetics|makeup]] artist.<ref name="owow" /><ref name="sweet">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115062106/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|title=Sweet as Candice|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Ottawa Sun|author=Baines, Tim|date= March 12, 2006|quote=When I got eliminated, I was hurt, [...] So when they called me later, I was surprised and excited.}}</ref> She competed on [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] in several [[WWE Diva|Diva]] contests, including [[lingerie]] fashion shows and [[limbo (dance)|limbo]] contests, until the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041129.html|title=RAW results – November 29, 2004|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/041206.html|title=RAW results – December 6, 2004|access-date=July 1, 2007| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>


On June 30, 2005, Candice was moved to [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] where she became involved in a storyline between [[Torrie Wilson]] and [[Melina Perez|Melina]].<ref name="owow" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07212005/|title=SmackDown! results – July 21, 2005|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On July 24, Candice made her [[pay-per-view]] debut at [[The Great American Bash (2005)|The Great American Bash]] where she served as the [[Professional wrestling match types#Special referee|Special Guest Referee]] for the [[Evening gown match|Bra and Panties match]] between Wilson and Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/gabash.html#2005|title=Great American Bash 2005 – July 24, 2005|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406211929/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/gabash.html#2005|archive-date=April 6, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was then moved back to ''Raw'' in a trade along with Wilson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/082205trade|title=Candice & Torrie traded to RAW|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=August 21, 2005}}</ref> In her next storyline, Candice and Torrie became villains by taunting [[WWE Diva Search#2005|2005 Diva Search]] winner [[Ashley Massaro]], and they joined forces with fellow ''Raw'' Diva [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] to form an alliance known as Ladies in Pink (later Vince's Devils). On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', Wilson defeated Massaro after the interference from Victoria and Candice.<ref name=owow /> They continued feuding with Massaro until [[Trish Stratus]] returned from a [[legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] injury to help Massaro "retaliate" against Vince's Devils.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09122005/|title=RAW results – September 12, 2005|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the October 17 episode of ''Raw'', where she, Torrie and Victoria faced off against the team of Stratus, Massaro, and their new ally [[Mickie James]] in a winning effort after Wilson pinned James.<ref name=owow /> On November 28 episode of ''Raw'', Candice teamed up with Victoria and [[Torrie Wilson]] in losing effort to Trish, Ashley and Mickie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11282005/|title=Time to take out the trash|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 8, 2007|date=November 28, 2005}}</ref> In November, Candice signed on to pose for the April 2006 issue of ''Playboy''.<ref name="playboy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/111105candiceplayboy|title=Heating up the Playboy Mansion|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=November 11, 2005|last=Dee|first=Louie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007010456/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/111105candiceplayboy|archive-date=October 7, 2007}}</ref> She had her first shot at the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Fulfill Your Fantasy Battle Royal]] at [[Taboo Tuesday (2005)|Taboo Tuesday]] but was eliminated from the match by Massaro.<ref>{{cite news|author=PWI Staff|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling's historical cards"|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=119}}</ref> At the [[Tribute to The Troops]] on December 19, Michelle teamed up with [[Maria Kanellis]] in a winning effort defeating then Women's Champion [[Trish Stratus]] and [[Ashley Massaro]] in a divas-tag-team match after Candice pinned Ashley.<ref name=owow />
====2006====
In January, Candice appeared at [[WWE New Year's Revolution#2006|New Year's Revolution]] in the first ever [[List of professional wrestling match types#Bra & Panties Gauntlet match|Bra and Panties Gauntlet match]], where she was eliminated by [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/newyear.html#2006|title=New Year's Revolution 2006 - January 8, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> After being [[List of professional wrestling slang#B|booked]] to win a number one contender's [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)#WWE Divas Battle Royal|Diva battle royal]] on ''RAW'', Candice got her first singles [[WWE Women's Championship]] match, but lost to then-champion [[Trish Stratus]] on [[February 27]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02202006/|title=RAW results - February 20, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref><ref name="feb27">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02272006/|title=RAW results - February 27, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> After the match, Candice slapped Wilson, [[kayfabe]] blaming her for the loss.<ref name="feb27" />
[[Image:Candace Michelle Playboy.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Candice Michelle's ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine cover]]


Vince's Devils later broke up when Wilson turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] after Candice and Victoria turned on her during Candice's ''Playboy'' cover unveiling.<ref name= "playboy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03062006/|title=RAW results - March 6, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> This feud led to a match at [[WrestleMania 22]] in which both ''Playboy'' cover girls competed in a [[List of professional wrestling match types#Pillow fight|''Playboy'' Pillow Fight]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/mania.html#22|title=WrestleMania 22 - April 2, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> Wilson won the match, but the feud continued sporadically in backstage segments where Candice was [[Vince McMahon]]'s kayfabe "[[Sexual slavery|sex slave]]".<ref name="ask">{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_200/231b_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle |accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=AskMen.com|quote=Well, when you’re the boss I guess you can make some people your sex slave.}}</ref>
In January, Candice appeared at [[New Year's Revolution (2006)|New Year's Revolution]] in the first ever [[Professional wrestling match types#Gauntlet match|Bra and Panties Gauntlet match]], where she was eliminated by [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/newyear.html#2006|title=New Year's Revolution 2006 – January 8, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> On the February 13 episode of ''Raw'', Michelle accompanied Torrie in a losing effort to Ashley.<ref name=owow /> After winning a number one contender's [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Diva battle royal]] on ''Raw'', Candice got her first singles [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] match, but lost to then-champion [[Trish Stratus]] on February 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02202006/|title=RAW results – February 20, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name="feb27">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02272006/|title=RAW results – February 27, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> After the match, Candice slapped Wilson, blaming her, in storyline, for the loss.<ref name="feb27" /> Vince's Devils later broke up when Torrie became a fan favorite after Candice and Victoria turned on her during Candice's ''Playboy'' cover unveiling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03062006/|title=RAW results – March 6, 2006|access-date= July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> This feud led to a match at [[WrestleMania 22]] in which both ''Playboy'' cover girls competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Pillow Fight|''Playboy'' Pillow Fight]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/mania.html#22|title=WrestleMania 22 – April 2, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007| publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> Torrie Wilson won the match. On the June 12 episode of ''Raw'', Candice was defeated by Torrie in the first ever "''Wet and Wild match''", a wrestling match involving water balloons and squirt guns, in which the winner of the match would be on the cover of the ''WWE 2006 Summer Special'' magazine.<ref name=am2007>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_99/65/torrie-wilson/picture-1.html|title=Most Desirable Women 2007: Torrie Wilson|publisher=askmen.com|access-date=November 8, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070202045916/http://www.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_99/65/torrie-wilson/picture-1.html|archive-date=February 2, 2007}}</ref> The feud continued sporadically in backstage segments where Candice was depicted as [[Vince McMahon]]'s "[[sexual slavery|sex slave]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231b_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=AskMen.com|quote=Well, when you're the boss I guess you can make some people your sex slave.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920085821/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231b_candice_michelle_interview.html|archive-date=September 20, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the July 11 episode of ''ECW'', the villainous Candice appeared as [[Kelly Kelly]]'s dance partner on that night's ''Kelly's Exposé'' segment, and attempted to seduce Kelly in a backstage segment before the two divas went out to perform.<ref name=owow />


==== Singles competition and Women's Champion (2006–2007) ====
On the [[July 17]] edition of ''RAW'', Candice was the Special Guest Referee during a tag team match of Stratus and Wilson against Victoria and Mickie James. Mickie James entered the match without being tagged in so Candice threw her out of the ring. Afterwards, Victoria tried to [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|clothesline]] Candice but she ducked out of the way, allowing Stratus to hit the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Springboard bulldog|Stratusfaction]] for the victory. As a result of this predetermined end to the match, Candice turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060717.html|title=RAW results - July 17, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02| publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}</ref>
On the July 17 episode of ''Raw'', Candice was the Special Guest Referee during a tag team match of Stratus and Wilson against Victoria and [[Mickie James]]. James entered the match without being tagged in, so Candice threw her out of the ring. Afterwards, Victoria tried to [[A double clothesline|clothesline]] Candice, but she ducked out of the way, allowing Stratus to perform a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Springboard bulldog|Stratusfaction]] for the victory. As a result of her participation in the match, Candice became a fan favorite.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060717.html|title=RAW results – July 17, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> On the ''Raw'' following [[Unforgiven (2006)|Unforgiven]], Candice won a match against [[Amy Dumas|Lita]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09182006/|title=RAW results – September 18, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> The next week, in her second match against Lita, Candice was [[pin (professional wrestling)|pinned]] after she was [[Spear (wrestling)|speared]] by guest referee [[Adam Copeland|Edge]], in the first round of the WWE Women's Championship tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09252006/|title=RAW results – September 25, 2006|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the November 27 episode of ''Raw'', during the Diva battle royal, Candice suffered a [[legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] broken nose when Victoria kicked her in the face.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/020207|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070204011647/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/020207|archive-date=February 4, 2007|title=Candy-Coated, No. 1|access-date=May 14, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date= February 2, 2007|author=Michelle, Candice}}</ref> She had surgery on November 30 to repair her [[Nasal septum deviation|deviated septum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11272006/articles/candiceinjury|title=Candice to have surgery|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=November 28, 2006}}</ref>


[[File:Candice Michelle No Mercy 2007.jpg|thumb|upright|Candice as the [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Champion]] in 2007]]
After [[WWE Unforgiven#2006|Unforgiven]], Candice was booked to win a match against [[Amy Dumas|Lita]] the next night on ''RAW''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09182006/|title=RAW results - September 18, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> The next week, in her second match against Lita, Candice was [[Pin (wrestling)|pinned]] after interference from [[Adam Copeland|Edge]], in the first round of the WWE Women's Championship tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09252006/|title=RAW results - September 25, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> She later competed in the first ever Extreme Strip Poker segment on ''[[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)|ECW]]'' on [[October 10]], representing ''RAW''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/strippeddown|title=Stripped down| accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2006]]-[[10-10]]|author=Jen Hunt}}</ref>
Candice returned at [[New Year's Revolution (2007)|New Year's Revolution]] on January 7, when she went to the ring with Maria to fight off Melina as she tried to interfere in the Women's Championship match between then-champion Mickie James and Victoria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wweppv/newyearsrevolution07.html |title=New Year's Revolution 2007 results – January 7, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Candice made her in-ring return on January 22 when she and Mickie James defeated Victoria and Melina in a tag team match with Candice scoring the pinfall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01222007/|title=RAW results – January 22, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> Candice then resumed her feud with Melina, who claimed in her [[blog]]s that no ''Playboy'' cover model was capable of defeating her in the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070316100732/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307|archive-date=March 16, 2007 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 3|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=March 13, 2007|author=Perez, Melina}}</ref> Candice took offense to this, which led to a Bra and Panties match between the two, which she lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03192007/|title=RAW results – March 19, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> During this time, Candice began training on her off-days to improve her in-ring abilities.<ref name=podcast/> Weeks later, Candice was beginning to receive more air-time and higher profile matches, and she won tag matches that pitted her with Mickie James against Victoria and Melina. She also picked up several wins against the latter two in singles matches, which culminated at [[One Night Stand (2007)|One Night Stand]], where Candice defeated Melina in the first ever match held in a swimming pool full of pudding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04302007/|title=RAW Results – April 30, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05072007/|title=RAW Results – May 7, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/history/2007/matches/43625081111|title=Candice Michelle def. Melina (Pudding Match)|date=June 3, 2007|access-date=January 4, 2012|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Candice defeated Melina to capture her first WWE Women's Championship at [[Vengeance: Night of Champions|Vengeance]], becoming the first ever [[WWE Diva Search]] contestant to win the Women's Title.<ref name="titlewin">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641115/results/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070627215602/http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641115/results/|archive-date=June 27, 2007|title=Vengeance 2007 Results: Dream come true|access-date=June 24, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=June 24, 2007|author=DiFino, Lennie}}</ref> Candice retained her title against Melina in a rematch at [[The Great American Bash (2007)|The Great American Bash]] as well as debuting a new [[List of professional wrestling terms#F|finisher]] called the [[#In wrestling|Candywrapper]].<ref name=bash>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/history/2007/matches/427898221/results/|title=Results: Not just another pretty fluke|author=Robinson, Bryan|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=July 22, 2007|date=July 22, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080722013255/http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/history/2007/matches/427898221/results/|archive-date=July 22, 2008 }}</ref>


[[Beth Phoenix]] became the number one contender for the Women's Title after winning a Diva battle royal at [[SummerSlam (2007)|SummerSlam]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/27/4450221.html|archive-url= https://archive.today/20120629045651/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/27/4450221.html|url-status= usurped|archive-date= June 29, 2012|title=Returns highlight SummerSlam|access-date=January 15, 2008|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|date=August 27, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick}}</ref> At the [[Unforgiven (2007)|Unforgiven]] pay-per-view, however, Candice successfully retained her title in their match by countering one of Phoenix's moves with a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Crucifix|crucifix pin]].<ref name="Unforgiven (2006)">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/48366502/results/|title=Results: No glory for the Glamazon|author=Adkins, Greg|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=September 16, 2007|date= September 16, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021035346/http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/48366502/results/|archive-date=October 21, 2007}}</ref> Their feud continued when Phoenix pinned Candice during a non-title [[mixed tag team match]] on ''Raw'' on September 24. At [[No Mercy (2007)|No Mercy]] on October 7, Candice [[List of professional wrestling terms#D|dropped]] the title to Phoenix, ending her reign as Women's Champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2007/matches/526728811|title=Beth Phoenix def. Candice Michelle (Beth wins Women's Championship)|access-date=January 4, 2013|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=October 7, 2007}}</ref> On October 22, Candice legitimately cracked her [[clavicle]] during her rematch for the Women's Title against Phoenix in a [[Professional wrestling match types|two out of three falls match]]; Phoenix ran into the ropes, causing Candice to fall face-first off of the turnbuckle onto her face, neck, and shoulders necessitating a [[List of professional wrestling terms|rushed finish]] and putting her out of action for 14 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/articles/candiceinjury|title=Candice injured|access-date=October 22, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=October 23, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/articles/glamazoncandice|title=RAW results – October 22, 2007|access-date=November 13, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref>
On the [[November 27]] edition of ''RAW'', during the Diva battle royal, Candice suffered a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] broken nose when Victoria kicked her in the face.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/020207|title=Candy-Coated, No. 1|accessdate=2007-05-14|publisher= WWE.com|date=[[2007]]-[[02-02]]|author=Candice Michelle}}</ref> She had surgery on [[November 30]] to repair her [[deviated septum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11272006/articles/candiceinjury|title=Candice to have surgery|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2006]]-[[11-28]]}}</ref>


==== Injuries and release (2008–2009) ====
====2007====
Candice made her on-screen return on the February 18, 2008, episode of ''Raw'', distracting [[Beth Phoenix]] during a match with [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]]. She returned to in-ring action on March 17, teaming up with Maria to defeat [[Jillian Hall]] and [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]].<ref name=shoulder>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03172008/6065640/candiceinjured0317| title=Candice injures shoulder, vows to be an 'Mania|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 18, 2008|date=March 18, 2008}}</ref> During the match, Candice injured her left shoulder by tearing the scar tissue over her previously broken left clavicle.<ref name=shoulder/> Unlike her previous injury, Candice broke her clavicle in four separate places, in essence, shattering it.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.ign.com/articles/865/865967p1.html|title=WWE's Candice and Maria Get RAW|first=Matt|last=Fowler|publisher=IGN| access-date=April 16, 2008|date=April 11, 2008}}</ref> As a result, Candice was replaced by [[Ashley Massaro|Ashley]] for her scheduled match at [[WrestleMania XXIV]]. On March 23, Candice underwent successful surgery on her re-broken clavicle.
Candice returned at [[WWE New Year's Revolution#2007|New Year's Revolution]] on [[January 7]], [[2007]] when she went to the ring with Maria to [[kayfabe]] fight off Melina as she tried to interfere in the [[WWE Women's Championship]] match between then-champion Mickie James and Victoria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wweppv/newyearsrevolution07.html |title=New Year's Revolution 2007 results - January 7, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}</ref> Candice made her in-ring return on [[January 22]] when she and Mickie James defeated Victoria and Melina in a tag team match with Candice scoring the [[Pin (wrestling)|pinfall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01222007/|title=RAW results - January 22, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref>


On the September 1 episode of ''Raw'', Candice made her in-ring return match teaming up with [[Kelly Kelly]] and [[Mickie James]] to defeat Jillian Hall, [[Katarina Waters|Katie Lea Burchill]] and Beth Phoenix, with Candice pinning Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09012008/|access-date=August 1, 2008|date=August 1, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Forgive, don't forget| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> Candice received a push upon her return as she was named the number one contender for the Women's Championship, but lost to Beth Phoenix at [[No Mercy (2008)|No Mercy]]. On November 23, 2008, Candice competed in 5 on 5 Survivor Series Elimination Match where her team went victorious. On the February 2 episode of ''RAW'', Candice was defeated by Beth Phoenix after an interference by Mendes and Marella.<ref name=owow/> On the February 16 episode of ''RAW'', Candice, James and Kelly stopped Marella and Mendes from interfering in the Women's Championship match between Melina and Phoenix, which was won by Melina.<ref name=owow />
Candice then resumed her feud with Melina, who claimed in her [[blog]]s that all ''Playboy'' cover models were not capable of fighting her in the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/melina/internetconfessions/031307 |title=Internet Confessions of a True Diva, No. 3|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2007]]-[[03-13]]|author=Melina Perez}}</ref> Candice took offense to this, which led to a Bra and Panties Match between the two, which she lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03192007/|title=RAW results - March 19, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02| publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> Weeks later, Candice began picking up storyline wins in tag matches that pitted her with Mickie James against [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] and [[Melina Perez|Melina]]. She also picked up several wins against the latter two in singles matches, which accumulated into the first ever Pudding Match at [[WWE One Night Stand#2007|One Night Stand]], which Candice also won, defeating Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04302007/|title=RAW Results - April 30, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05072007/|title= RAW Results - May 7, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/shows1/onenightstand/matches/43625081111/results/|title=One Night Stand 2007 Results|accessdate=2007-07-06|publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> After being [[List of professional wrestling slang#B|booked]] to win matched for several weeks in a row, at [[WWE Vengeance#2007|Vengeance]], Candice defeated Melina to capture her first [[WWE Women's Championship]], becoming the first ever [[WWE Diva Search]] contestant to win the Women's Title.<ref name="titlewin">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641115/results/|title=Vengeance 2007 Results: Dream come true|accessdate=2007-06-24|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2007]]-[[06-24]]|author=Lennie DiFino}}</ref> Candice retained her title against Melina's kayfabe rematch clause at [[WWE The Great American Bash#2007|The Great American Bash]] with her newest move called the [[#In wrestling|Candywrapper]].<ref name=bash>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/matches/427898221/results/|title=Results: Not just another pretty fluke|author=Bryan Robinson|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-07-22|date=[[2007]]-[[07-22]]}}</ref><!-- DO NOT ADD WEEK BY WEEK EVENTS, RUMORS OR SPECULATION. THIS INCLUDES ANNOUNCED MATCHES THAT HAVE NOT YET OCCURRED. WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A NEWS SITE BUT AN ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA. Please see the articles "Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not" and "Wikipedia:Guide to writing better articles" for more information. -->


On April 15, 2009, Candice was drafted to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown brand]] as part of the [[2009 WWE Draft#Supplemental Draft|2009 Supplemental Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=April 15, 2009}}</ref> She, however, never reappeared on the brand and was released from her WWE contract on June 19, 2009.<ref name="release"/>
==In wrestling==
*'''Finishing moves'''
**'''''Candywrapper'''''<ref name=bash/> ([[Professional wrestling throws#Standing_Bulldog|Modified standing bulldog]])
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|Spinning heel kick]]<ref name="titlewin" />


=== Independent circuit (2017) ===
*'''Signature moves'''
In October 2017, it was announced that Candice Michelle's retirement match would take place on December 2, at the [[House of Hardcore]] 36 – Blizzard Brawl show,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hausman |first1=Nick |title=Candice Michelle Coming Out Of Retirement For HOH, WWE's Top 10 RAW Moments (Video), WWE Superstars eSports Showdown Tonight |url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/888283-candice-michelle-coming-out-of-retirement-for-hoh-wwes-top-10-raw-moments-video-wwe-superstars-esports-showdown-at-7-pm-est |website=Mandatory |access-date=November 20, 2018 |date=October 5, 2017}}</ref> where she defeated [[Lisa Marie Varon]] in singles action.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|title=AUSTIN ARIES VS. JOEY MERCURY, TOMMY DREAMER VS. ABYSS, CANDICE MICHELLE RETIREMENT MATCH & MORE: COMPLETE HOUSE OF HARDCORE BLIZZARD BRAWL COVERAGE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=113953&p=3|website=PWInsider|access-date=December 3, 2017|date=December 2, 2017}}</ref>
**''Candylicious'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Figure four necklock|Hanging figure four necklock]])<ref name="ask2" />
**''[[Go Daddy]]'' dance followed by an [[Professional wrestling attacks#Elbow drop|elbow drop]]
**[[List of professional wrestling throws#Headscissors takedown|Headscissors takedown]]
**[[List of professional wrestling throws#Russian legsweep|Russian legsweep]]
**[[Dropkick#Front dropkick|Front dropkick]]
**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Crossbody|Diving crossbody]]
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Short-arm clothesline|Short-arm clothesline]]
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#neck snap|Neck snap]]
*'''Theme music'''
**Candice uses a WWE-produced track, titled "What Love Is" by Brooke Valentine and EVE.
**Her theme music was promoted as being "Holla", performed by Desiree Jackson on the track listing of [[WWE Wreckless Intent]], however the track was allocated to [[Barbie Blank|Kelly Kelly]] and now [[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)#Recurring segments|Extreme Exposé]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/subscriptions/wwetunes/wrecklessintent/tracks/|title=WWE Tunes > Wreckless Intent > Tracks|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com|quote=Desiree Jackson - "Holla" - Candice}}</ref>


=== Sporadic appearances in WWE (2019–present) ===
==Championships and accomplishments==
On July 22, 2019, Candice returned to WWE during the ''[[List of WWE Raw special episodes|Raw Reunion]]'' episode in a backstage segment with [[Melina Perez|Melina]], [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], and [[WWE 24/7 Championship|24/7 Champion]] [[Kelly Kelly]], who Candice congratulated for winning the title. After Melina revealed herself as a referee, Candice attacked Kelly, after which she pinned Kelly to become the new 24/7 Champion.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Superstars, Legends, and Hall of Famers won and lost the 24/7 Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-07-22/article/drake-maverick-r-truth-kelly-kelly-pat-patterson-24-7-championship|work=WWE|access-date=July 23, 2019}}</ref> Shortly after, Candice lost the title via submission to [[Madusa|Alundra Blayze]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/22/7-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-raw-reunion-featuring-steve-austin-ric-flair-dx-hulk-hogan-and-many-more-alexa-bliss-talkshow-with-becky-lynch-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/|title=7/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review Raw Reunion featuring Steve Austin, Ric Flair, DX, Hulk Hogan, and many more, Alexa Bliss talk show with Becky Lynch, the build to SummerSlam continues|date=July 22, 2019|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=en-US|access-date=July 23, 2019}}</ref>
*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]'''
**[[WWE Women's Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Champions|1 time]], current)


On August 12, 2024, Candice made a surprise cameo on an episode of Raw, as she was seen in the crowd during the women's tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Walia|first=Nikunj|title=Candice Michelle in Attendance for 8/12 WWE RAW|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/08/12/candice-michelle-in-attendance-for-8-12-wwe-raw/|work=WWE|date=August 13, 2024 |access-date=August 13, 2024}}</ref>
*'''[[Playboy]]'''
**April 2006 - Cover Girl


==Go Daddy==
==Other media==
Candice gained national attention in 2005 when she appeared in a [[Television advertisement|commercial]] for internet domain provider [[Go Daddy]], which aired during [[Super Bowl XXXIX]].<ref name="gd">{{cite web|url=https://www.godaddygirls.info/gdshop/gdgirls/candice.asp?ci=7905|title=GoDaddy Girls - Candice Michelle|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=GoDaddyGirls.info}}</ref> She played a character named "Nikki Cappelli" who had trouble with her blouse as she testified before a panel holding broadcast censorship hearings.<ref name="biotxt" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6930045/|title=Ad for GoDaddy too hot to handle|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=MSNBC|date=[[2005]]-[[02-07]]|author=Martin Wolk}}</ref> The commercial was a [[parody]] of the 2004 "[[wardrobe malfunction]]" in which [[Janet Jackson]]'s right breast was exposed.<ref name="gd" /> She then became widely known as '''Miss GoDaddy.com''' and the '''Go Daddy Girl'''.<ref name="ask2">{{cite web|url= http://www.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_99/82/candice-michelle/picture-1.html|title=AskMen.com - Candice Michelle Photo 1 - Top 99 Women of 2007|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=AskMen.com}}</ref><ref name="gd2007">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/candicegodaddy|title=Candice reprises Go Daddy role|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE.com|date=[[2007]]-[[02-01]]|author=Kara A. Medalis}}</ref>


=== Video games ===
The following year, she was featured in several more Go Daddy commercials. During the 2006 [[National Football Conference|NFC]] playoffs, she was featured cleaning windows.<ref name= "commercial">{{cite web|url= http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/superbowl05/landing.asp|title=Commercials|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=GoDaddy.com}}</ref> She later appeared in a commercial during [[Super Bowl XL]], where she seduced an [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] executive to acquire an advertising slot for Go Daddy.<ref name="ask2" /> She appeared in another commercial for [[Super Bowl XLI]] in 2007, where she danced in a room being doused with champagne.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/candicegodaddy2|title=Candice gets wet at Super Bowl XLI|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher= WWE.com|date=[[2007]]-[[02-05]]|author=Kara A. Medalis}}</ref> Candice appeared on ''[[American Chopper]]'' to promote the commercial as well as Go Daddy's custom made [[Chopper (motorcycle)|chopper]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/50374/Various-News%3CIMG%20height=15%20src=|title=Various News: Piper/MTV, WSX Replay Rating, Storm/TNA, More|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=411mania.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bobparsons.com/february2007.html|title=The Registerfly scandal. Missing funds, escort services, liposuction and a Miami penthouse. - The Go Daddy Chopper.|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=bobparsons.com|date=[[2007]]-[[02-25]]|author=Bob Parsons}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2005
| [[WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006|''WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006'']]
| Candice Michelle
|Voice
|-
| 2006
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007]]''
| Candice Michelle
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008]]''
| Candice Michelle
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009]]''
| Candice Michelle
|Voice
|}


=== Music videos ===
==Personal life==
In December 2011, Candice Michelle along with [[Torrie Wilson]] filmed [[Lilian Garcia]]'s music video "U Drive Me Loca".<ref name=udrivemeloca>{{cite web|last=Garcia|first=Lilian|title=Lilian Garcia "U Drive Me Loca" Official Music Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBzSeacCqDU| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127140817/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBzSeacCqDU&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=January 27, 2012 | url-status=dead|work=Lilian Garcia|publisher=Lilian Garcia and Youtube|access-date=December 20, 2011}}</ref>
Candice is of [[Germany|German]] and [[Costa Rica]]n descent.<ref name="biotxt" /> On [[May 7]], [[2005]], she married Dr. Ken Gee Ehrlich, a West Los Angeles chiropractor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetc1.com/search/april-playboy-godaddy-girl-candice-michelle-and-chiropractic-husband.html|title=April Playboy GoDaddy Girl Candice Michelle and Chiropractic Husband|accessdate=2007-05-14|publisher=planetchiropractic.com|date=[[2006]]-[[03-28]]|author=Michael Dorausch, D.C.}}</ref>


=== Television and modeling ===
In mid-August 2007, Candice taped an episode of ''The [[Family Feud]]'' with [[Dave Bautista|Batista]], [[John Cena]], [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Kennedy]], [[Booker Huffman|King Booker]], [[Layla El]], [[Maria Kanellis|Maria]], [[Michelle McCool]], [[Alvin Burke, Jr.|Montel Vontavious Porter]], and [[Sharmell Sullivan|Queen Sharmell]]. It is scheduled to air in November.<ref name=feud>{{cite web | url = http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0810 |coauthors=Craig Tello and Zack Zeigler |first= Kara A. |last=Medalis |publisher=WWE.com | title = Diva Dish: FHM goes Extreme |accessdate=2007-08-10}}</ref>


On October 11, 2002, Candice starred in an episode of the softcore porn television series – [[Hotel Erotica]] that aired on [[Cinemax]], playing a character called ''Natasha''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0605608/characters/nm1036307|title=Candice Michelle: Natasha|publisher=imdb.com|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
==Notes==
{{Reflist|3}}


During the week of November 5, 2007, Candice appeared on five episodes of ''[[Family Feud]]'' with several other WWE superstars and Divas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/familyfeudpreview|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|title=Tune in to WWE week on 'Family Feud'|access-date=November 4, 2007|date=October 30, 2007}}</ref> Also in 2007, Candice Michelle was No. 82 on AskMen.com's "100 Most Desirable Women" list.<ref name="ask2"/>
==References==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=AskMen.com}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6930045/|title=Ad for GoDaddy too hot to handle|accessdate=2007-07-02|publisher=MSNBC|date=[[2005]]-[[02-07]]|author=Martin Wolk}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.planetc1.com/search/april-playboy-godaddy-girl-candice-michelle-and-chiropractic-husband.html|title=April Playboy GoDaddy Girl Candice Michelle and Chiropractic Husband|accessdate=2007-05-14|publisher=planetchiropractic.com|date=[[2006]]-[[03-28]]|author=Michael Dorausch, D.C.}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.importtuner.com/models/0404_cover_model_candice_michelle/index.html|title=Candice Be Our Girl - Up Close and Personal: Candice Michelle|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=Import Tuner}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrestlingpost.com/2007/06/candice-michelle-profiles-in-pennsylvania-newspaper.html|title=Candice Michelle Profiled in Pennsylvania Newspaper|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=The Times Leader|date=[[2007]]-[[06-05]]}}
*{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|title=Sweet as Candice|accessdate=2007-07-01|publisher=Ottawa Sun|author=Tim Baines|date=[[2006]]-[[03-12]]}}


Beckman appeared on the February 6, 2008, episode of ''[[Project Runway]]'', in an episode where the contestants were challenged to design wrestling attire for several of WWE's female wrestlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0125?cid=WWEADP-83|title=Diva Dish: 'Runway' Divas|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|author2=Zeigler, Zack|date=January 25, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 19, 2008}}</ref> Beckman made a special appearance on the November 12, 2008, episode of ''[[Redemption Song (TV series)|Redemption Song]]'', which is hosted by fellow WWE wrestler [[Chris Jericho]], with several other Divas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_31518.shtml|title=Under The Microscope – 4/17 WWE Smackdown: Brand Split delay, Matt Hardy's Leg Drop on Jeff, Karaoke records, Bruce Pearl raps instead of R-Truth (w/Video)|date=April 20, 2009|last=Stevens|first=Lee|access-date=September 16, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> She also appeared in the February 2009 issue of ''[[Flex (magazine)|FLEX magazine]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/divasflex|title=Raw Divas 'Flex' some muscle|author=Medalis, Kara A.|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 18, 2011|date=January 11, 2009}}</ref>
==External links==
*[http://www.candicemichelle.com/ Official site]
*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/ WWE profile]


;Go Daddy
{{DEFAULTSORT:Candice Michelle}}
Beckman gained national attention in 2005 when she appeared in a [[Television advertisement|commercial]] for internet domain provider [[Go Daddy]], which aired during [[Super Bowl XXXIX]].<ref name=podcast/><ref name="gd">{{cite web|url=http://videos.godaddy.com/candice-michelle.aspx?ci=7905|title=Original Go Daddy Girl: Candice Michelle|access-date=June 26, 2013|publisher=[[Go Daddy]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626172503/http://videos.godaddy.com/candice-michelle.aspx?ci=7905|archive-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref><ref name="slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/25/1505215.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101021827/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/25/1505215.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Candice Michelle reveals a little more|access-date=August 16, 2007|publisher=Calgary Sun|date= March 25, 2006|author=TJ Madigan}}</ref> She played a character named "Nikki Cappelli" who had trouble with a snapped spaghetti strap on her tank top as she testified before a panel holding broadcast censorship hearings.<ref name="biotxt">{{cite web|url=http://www.candicemichelle.com/_txts/bio.html|title=The Official Website of Candice Michelle – Biography (text version)|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=candicemichelle.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928224601/http://www.candicemichelle.com/_txts/bio.html |archive-date = September 28, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6930045|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904204752/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6930045/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2014|title=Ad for GoDaddy too hot to handle|access-date=July 2, 2007|work=NBC News|date=February 7, 2005|author=Martin Wolk}}</ref> The commercial was a [[parody]] of the 2004 "[[wardrobe malfunction]]" in which [[Janet Jackson]]'s right breast was exposed.<ref name="gd"/> She then became widely known as "Miss GoDaddy.com" and the "Go Daddy Girl".<ref name=podcast/><ref name="ask2">{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_99/82/candice-michelle/picture-1.html|title=AskMen.com – Candice Michelle Photo 1 – Top 99 Women of 2007|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=AskMen.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070705004559/http://www.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_99/82/candice-michelle/picture-1.html|archive-date=July 5, 2007}}</ref><ref name="gd2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/candicegodaddy|title=Candice reprises Go Daddy role|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=February 1, 2007|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070903153340/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/candicegodaddy|archive-date=September 3, 2007}}</ref>


The following year, she was featured in several more Go Daddy commercials. During the 2006 [[National Football Conference|NFC]] playoffs, she was featured cleaning windows.<ref name="commercial">{{cite web|url=http://videos.godaddy.com/super-bowl-commercials.aspx|title=Commercials|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=GoDaddy.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111234347/http://videos.godaddy.com/super-bowl-commercials.aspx|archive-date=January 11, 2009}}</ref> She later appeared in a commercial during [[Super Bowl XL]], where she seduced an [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] executive to acquire an advertising slot for Go Daddy.<ref name="ask2"/> She appeared in another commercial for [[Super Bowl XLI]] in 2007, where she danced in a room being doused with champagne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/candicegodaddy2|title=Candice gets wet at Super Bowl XLI|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=February 5, 2007|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025055736/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/candicegodaddy2|archive-date=October 25, 2007}}</ref> Beckman appeared on ''[[American Chopper]]'' to promote the commercial as well as Go Daddy's custom made [[chopper (motorcycle)|chopper]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/50374/Various-News%3CIMG%20height=15%20src=|title=Various News: Piper/MTV, WSX Replay Rating, Storm/TNA, More|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=411mania.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007080333/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/50374/Various-News%3CIMG%20height=15%20src=|archive-date=October 7, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bobparsons.com/february2007.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070826155118/http://www.bobparsons.com/february2007.html|archive-date=August 26, 2007|title=The Registerfly scandal. Missing funds, escort services, liposuction and a Miami penthouse. – The Go Daddy Chopper|access-date=July 2, 2007|publisher=bobparsons.com|date=February 25, 2007|author=Bob Parsons}}</ref> In 2008, she was featured in her fourth consecutive Go Daddy commercial for [[Super Bowl XLII]], entitled "White Light", but [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] refused to air it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bobparsons.me/162/fox-hands-lemon-make-lemonade-out-beavers-new-type-superbowl-ad.html|title=Fox hands us a lemon. We make lemonade out of beavers! A new type of Super Bowl ad|author=Parsons, Bob|publisher=BobParsons.tv|access-date=October 20, 2008|date=January 26, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090924193638/http://www.bobparsons.me/162/fox-hands-lemon-make-lemonade-out-beavers-new-type-superbowl-ad.html|archive-date=September 24, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2001
| ''[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]''
| Stripper (as Candice Beckman)
|
|-
| 2002
| ''Roommated Wanted''
| Tammy Cartwright (as Candice Beckman)
| Video
|-
|2002
|''Province 77''
|KC
|
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story]]''
| Cheerleader (uncredited)
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Living the Dream (film)|Living the Dream]]''
| Melissa
|
|-
|2011
|''Horrorween''
|2nd Wife
|Video
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2001
|''Sexy Urban Legends''
|(Segment "Spring Break Mistake")
|1 episode
|-
|2002
|''[[Hotel Erotica]]''
|Natasha
|1 episode
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]''
| Sapphire Model (uncredited)
|1 episode
|-
| 2003-2004
| ''[[Totally Busted]]''
| Series Regular
| 24 episodes
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Entourage (American TV series)|Entourage]]''
| Party Girl (uncredited)
|1 episode
|-
|2005
|''WWE Byte This!''
|Candice Michelle
|2 episodes
|-
|2005
|''[[SummerSlam (2005)]]''
|Candice Michelle
|TV Special
|-
|2006
|''[[ECW on Sci-Fi]]''
|Candice Michelle
|2 episodes
|-
|2006
|''[[Olvidarte jamás]]''
|Layla
|1 episode
|-
|2007
|''[[WWE Sunday Night Heat]]''
|Candice Michelle
|2 episodes
|-
|2007
|''[[WrestleMania 23]]''
|Candice Michelle
|TV Special
|-
| 2005-2008
| ''[[WWE Smackdown]]''
| Candice Michelle
| 7 episodes
|-
|2009
|''[[The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania]]''
|Candice Michelle
|TV Special
|-
| 2004-2019
| ''[[WWE Raw|Monday Night Raw]]''
| Candice Michelle
| 128 episodes
|}

== Personal life ==
On May 7, 2005, she married Ken Gee Ehrlich, a Los Angeles chiropractor.<ref name="chiro"/> Together they have three daughters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_41535.shtml|title=Other News: Candice Michelle gives birth to daughter yesterday|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 24, 2010|access-date=May 24, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/2012/10/21/candice-michelle-welcomes-second-daughter|title=Candice Michelle Welcomes Second Daughter|date=October 21, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|archive-date=October 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024212334/http://www.diva-dirt.com/2012/10/21/candice-michelle-welcomes-second-daughter/|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=January 2013}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodChiropractor/posts/942684269116958 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/252466351472090/942684269116958 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Welcome Aloha Von Ehrlich!|date=July 17, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2015|work=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

She has a [[tattoo]] of the word "[[faith]]" on her inner wrist, which she considers a "personal affirmation".<ref name=candy10/> It is also a reminder, in her words, to "believe in myself and have 'faith'".<ref name=candy10/> She got the tattoo, which was documented on the [[reality television|reality show]] ''[[LA Ink]]'', after breaking her collarbone in 2007.<ref name=candy10>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/120707|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109022205/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/120707|archive-date=January 9, 2008|title=Candy Coated, No. 10|access-date=December 7, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=December 27, 2007|author=Candice Michelle}}</ref> The tattoo is also related to her [[Christianity|Christian]] beliefs.<ref name=candy10/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/100707|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012094616/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/100707|archive-date=October 12, 2007|title=Candy Coated, No. 9|access-date=July 21, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=October 7, 2007|author=Candice Michelle}}</ref> When Candice made her return, she had new tattoos on her back, her new tattoos are of five stars, which starts at the lower part of her back then finished at the middle of her back.

Candice, along with [[Dave Bautista|Batista]], [[Shelton Benjamin]], and [[Josh Mathews]], represented WWE at the [[2008 Democratic National Convention]] in an effort to persuade fans to register to vote in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 Presidential election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wweconventions08/conventionspreview|title=WWE at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions|date=August 22, 2008|access-date=September 13, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Most Improved Wrestler of the Year|Most Improved Wrestler of the Year]] (2007)<ref name=candy13>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/030708|title=Candy-Coated, No. 13|access-date=March 7, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=July 21, 2008|author=Candice Michelle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329102650/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/candice/candycoated/030708|archive-date=March 29, 2008}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 10 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#top|PWI Female 50]]'' in 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/223777233.php|access-date=September 19, 2008|date=September 18, 2008|publisher=PWPix.net|title=The PWI Female 50 Rankings: Who Is The Top Women's Wrestler In The World?}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Woman of the Year|Woman of the Year]] (2007)<ref name=candy13/>
* '''[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE]]'''
**[[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Champions (1956–2010)|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/45982941232|access-date=July 5, 2008|title=Candice Michelle's first Women's Championship reign|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122143734/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/45982941232|url-status=dead}}</ref>
** [[WWE 24/7 Championship]] ([[List of WWE 24/7 Champions|1 time]])<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/24-7-championship|title=24/7 Champion|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=July 23, 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
{{Refbegin}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Candice Michelle|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=AskMen.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080818062044/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/interview_200/231_candice_michelle_interview.html|archive-date=August 18, 2008|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6930045|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904204752/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6930045/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2014|title=Ad for GoDaddy too hot to handle|access-date=July 2, 2007|work=NBC News|date=February 7, 2005|author=Martin Wolk}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.planetc1.com/search/april-playboy-godaddy-girl-candice-michelle-and-chiropractic-husband.html|title=April Playboy GoDaddy Girl Candice Michelle and Chiropractic Husband|access-date=May 14, 2007|publisher=planetchiropractic.com|date=March 28, 2006|author=Michael Dorausch, D.C.}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.importtuner.com/models/0404_cover_model_candice_michelle/index.html|title=Candice Be Our Girl – Up Close and Personal: Candice Michelle|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Import Tuner}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thewrestlingpost.com/2007/06/candice-michelle-profiles-in-pennsylvania-newspaper.html|title=Candice Michelle Profiled in Pennsylvania Newspaper|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=The Times Leader|date=June 5, 2007}}
* {{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/25/1505215.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101021827/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/25/1505215.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Candice Michelle reveals a little more|access-date=August 16, 2007|publisher=Calgary Sun|date=March 25, 2006|author=TJ Madigan}}
* {{Cite news|title=Inside TV & RadioTV spot starring Milwaukee native was too hot|publisher=The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=February 9, 2005|author=Tim Cuprisin}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665516|title=Podcast: Interview with Candice Michelle|author=Tim Cuprisin|publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|access-date=September 25, 2007|date=September 21, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071027124744/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665516 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = October 27, 2007}}
* {{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115062106/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/12/1484256.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|title=Sweet as Candice|access-date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Ottawa Sun|author=Tim Baines|date=March 12, 2006}}
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Latest revision as of 05:08, 13 November 2024

Candice Michelle
Beckman in 2016
Birth nameCandice Michelle Beckman
Born (1978-09-30) September 30, 1978 (age 46)[1]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.[1]
Alma materSanta Monica College
Spouse(s)
Ken Ehrlich
​
(m. 2005)​
Children3
Websitecandicemichelle.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Candice Michelle
Candice
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[2]
Billed weight120 lb (54 kg)[3]
Billed fromMilwaukee, Wisconsin[2][4]
Trained byDave Finlay[3]
Arn Anderson[2]
Trish Stratus[1][5]
John Cena[6]
CM Punk[2]
DebutNovember 15, 2004[3]
RetiredDecember 2, 2017
Occupations
Known for

Candice Michelle Beckman[3] (born September 30, 1978), better known as Candice Michelle, is an American model, actress and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE.

After spending years modeling and acting, Michelle was hired by WWE in 2004, after she participated in the WWE Diva Search.[7] Outside wrestling, she is considered to be a sex symbol and is known as the Go Daddy Girl,[8] performing in the company's annual Super Bowl commercials.[9][10] She also posed for a cover and nude pictorial in the April 2006 issue of Playboy.[11] At Vengeance in 2007, she defeated Melina to win her first WWE Women's Championship and became the first former Diva Search contestant to win a WWE title.[12] She was released from her WWE contract on June 19, 2009.[13] She made a return to WWE on the Raw Reunion episode on July 22, 2019, and became the second woman to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Early life

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Beckman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Michael Beckman (1951–1980) and his wife, Kathleen (née Iwen; 1951–2002).[4] Beckman is of German and Costa Rican descent.[14] She played varsity and college basketball and has an interest in many sports.[15] Candice is a Green Bay Packers fan.[14]

At sixteen, Beckman won a modeling competition at her local skating rink.[16] Around 1999, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to become a professional model and actress.[17][18] She studied Theater Arts at Santa Monica College and had on-camera acting and Meisner technique training at The Piero Dusa Acting Studio.[19] It was during this time that Beckman adopted her middle name Michelle as her working last name.[1][20] She appeared in numerous bodybuilding and car magazines such as FLEX and Lowrider Magazine, as well as being named Cyber Girl of the Week in the June 2002 issue of Playboy,[1][21][22] and between 2002 and 2006, she worked as a fetish model under the name Mackenzie Montgomery.[23][24] Beckman also made appearances on television programs such as Party of Five, 7th Heaven and Hotel Erotica, as well as appearing in such films as Tomcats, Anger Management, DodgeBall and A Man Apart.[25]

Professional wrestling career

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World Wrestling Entertainment

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Vince's Devils (2004–2006)

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Main article: Vince's Devils

In July 2004, Beckman auditioned to be a contestant for World Wrestling Entertainment's Raw Diva Search.[4][26] Despite not being chosen to be in the final ten,[4] she was hired by the company under the gimmick of a makeup artist.[3][7] She competed on Raw in several Diva contests, including lingerie fashion shows and limbo contests, until the end of the year.[27][28]

On June 30, 2005, Candice was moved to SmackDown! where she became involved in a storyline between Torrie Wilson and Melina.[3][29] On July 24, Candice made her pay-per-view debut at The Great American Bash where she served as the Special Guest Referee for the Bra and Panties match between Wilson and Melina.[30] She was then moved back to Raw in a trade along with Wilson.[31] In her next storyline, Candice and Torrie became villains by taunting 2005 Diva Search winner Ashley Massaro, and they joined forces with fellow Raw Diva Victoria to form an alliance known as Ladies in Pink (later Vince's Devils). On the September 5 episode of Raw, Wilson defeated Massaro after the interference from Victoria and Candice.[3] They continued feuding with Massaro until Trish Stratus returned from a legitimate injury to help Massaro "retaliate" against Vince's Devils.[32] On the October 17 episode of Raw, where she, Torrie and Victoria faced off against the team of Stratus, Massaro, and their new ally Mickie James in a winning effort after Wilson pinned James.[3] On November 28 episode of Raw, Candice teamed up with Victoria and Torrie Wilson in losing effort to Trish, Ashley and Mickie.[33] In November, Candice signed on to pose for the April 2006 issue of Playboy.[11] She had her first shot at the WWE Women's Championship in a Fulfill Your Fantasy Battle Royal at Taboo Tuesday but was eliminated from the match by Massaro.[34] At the Tribute to The Troops on December 19, Michelle teamed up with Maria Kanellis in a winning effort defeating then Women's Champion Trish Stratus and Ashley Massaro in a divas-tag-team match after Candice pinned Ashley.[3]

In January, Candice appeared at New Year's Revolution in the first ever Bra and Panties Gauntlet match, where she was eliminated by Maria.[35] On the February 13 episode of Raw, Michelle accompanied Torrie in a losing effort to Ashley.[3] After winning a number one contender's Diva battle royal on Raw, Candice got her first singles WWE Women's Championship match, but lost to then-champion Trish Stratus on February 27.[36][37] After the match, Candice slapped Wilson, blaming her, in storyline, for the loss.[37] Vince's Devils later broke up when Torrie became a fan favorite after Candice and Victoria turned on her during Candice's Playboy cover unveiling.[38] This feud led to a match at WrestleMania 22 in which both Playboy cover girls competed in a Playboy Pillow Fight.[39] Torrie Wilson won the match. On the June 12 episode of Raw, Candice was defeated by Torrie in the first ever "Wet and Wild match", a wrestling match involving water balloons and squirt guns, in which the winner of the match would be on the cover of the WWE 2006 Summer Special magazine.[40] The feud continued sporadically in backstage segments where Candice was depicted as Vince McMahon's "sex slave".[41] On the July 11 episode of ECW, the villainous Candice appeared as Kelly Kelly's dance partner on that night's Kelly's Exposé segment, and attempted to seduce Kelly in a backstage segment before the two divas went out to perform.[3]

Singles competition and Women's Champion (2006–2007)

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On the July 17 episode of Raw, Candice was the Special Guest Referee during a tag team match of Stratus and Wilson against Victoria and Mickie James. James entered the match without being tagged in, so Candice threw her out of the ring. Afterwards, Victoria tried to clothesline Candice, but she ducked out of the way, allowing Stratus to perform a Stratusfaction for the victory. As a result of her participation in the match, Candice became a fan favorite.[42] On the Raw following Unforgiven, Candice won a match against Lita.[43] The next week, in her second match against Lita, Candice was pinned after she was speared by guest referee Edge, in the first round of the WWE Women's Championship tournament.[44] On the November 27 episode of Raw, during the Diva battle royal, Candice suffered a legitimate broken nose when Victoria kicked her in the face.[45] She had surgery on November 30 to repair her deviated septum.[46]

Candice as the WWE Women's Champion in 2007

Candice returned at New Year's Revolution on January 7, when she went to the ring with Maria to fight off Melina as she tried to interfere in the Women's Championship match between then-champion Mickie James and Victoria.[47] Candice made her in-ring return on January 22 when she and Mickie James defeated Victoria and Melina in a tag team match with Candice scoring the pinfall.[48] Candice then resumed her feud with Melina, who claimed in her blogs that no Playboy cover model was capable of defeating her in the ring.[49] Candice took offense to this, which led to a Bra and Panties match between the two, which she lost.[50] During this time, Candice began training on her off-days to improve her in-ring abilities.[4] Weeks later, Candice was beginning to receive more air-time and higher profile matches, and she won tag matches that pitted her with Mickie James against Victoria and Melina. She also picked up several wins against the latter two in singles matches, which culminated at One Night Stand, where Candice defeated Melina in the first ever match held in a swimming pool full of pudding.[51][52][53] Candice defeated Melina to capture her first WWE Women's Championship at Vengeance, becoming the first ever WWE Diva Search contestant to win the Women's Title.[12] Candice retained her title against Melina in a rematch at The Great American Bash as well as debuting a new finisher called the Candywrapper.[54]

Beth Phoenix became the number one contender for the Women's Title after winning a Diva battle royal at SummerSlam.[55] At the Unforgiven pay-per-view, however, Candice successfully retained her title in their match by countering one of Phoenix's moves with a crucifix pin.[56] Their feud continued when Phoenix pinned Candice during a non-title mixed tag team match on Raw on September 24. At No Mercy on October 7, Candice dropped the title to Phoenix, ending her reign as Women's Champion.[57] On October 22, Candice legitimately cracked her clavicle during her rematch for the Women's Title against Phoenix in a two out of three falls match; Phoenix ran into the ropes, causing Candice to fall face-first off of the turnbuckle onto her face, neck, and shoulders necessitating a rushed finish and putting her out of action for 14 weeks.[58][59]

Injuries and release (2008–2009)

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Candice made her on-screen return on the February 18, 2008, episode of Raw, distracting Beth Phoenix during a match with Maria. She returned to in-ring action on March 17, teaming up with Maria to defeat Jillian Hall and Victoria.[60] During the match, Candice injured her left shoulder by tearing the scar tissue over her previously broken left clavicle.[60] Unlike her previous injury, Candice broke her clavicle in four separate places, in essence, shattering it.[61] As a result, Candice was replaced by Ashley for her scheduled match at WrestleMania XXIV. On March 23, Candice underwent successful surgery on her re-broken clavicle.

On the September 1 episode of Raw, Candice made her in-ring return match teaming up with Kelly Kelly and Mickie James to defeat Jillian Hall, Katie Lea Burchill and Beth Phoenix, with Candice pinning Phoenix.[62] Candice received a push upon her return as she was named the number one contender for the Women's Championship, but lost to Beth Phoenix at No Mercy. On November 23, 2008, Candice competed in 5 on 5 Survivor Series Elimination Match where her team went victorious. On the February 2 episode of RAW, Candice was defeated by Beth Phoenix after an interference by Mendes and Marella.[3] On the February 16 episode of RAW, Candice, James and Kelly stopped Marella and Mendes from interfering in the Women's Championship match between Melina and Phoenix, which was won by Melina.[3]

On April 15, 2009, Candice was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft.[63] She, however, never reappeared on the brand and was released from her WWE contract on June 19, 2009.[13]

Independent circuit (2017)

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In October 2017, it was announced that Candice Michelle's retirement match would take place on December 2, at the House of Hardcore 36 – Blizzard Brawl show,[64] where she defeated Lisa Marie Varon in singles action.[65]

Sporadic appearances in WWE (2019–present)

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On July 22, 2019, Candice returned to WWE during the Raw Reunion episode in a backstage segment with Melina, Naomi, and 24/7 Champion Kelly Kelly, who Candice congratulated for winning the title. After Melina revealed herself as a referee, Candice attacked Kelly, after which she pinned Kelly to become the new 24/7 Champion.[66] Shortly after, Candice lost the title via submission to Alundra Blayze.[67]

On August 12, 2024, Candice made a surprise cameo on an episode of Raw, as she was seen in the crowd during the women's tag team match.[68]

Other media

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Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 Candice Michelle Voice
2006 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Candice Michelle
2007 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Candice Michelle
2008 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Candice Michelle Voice

Music videos

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In December 2011, Candice Michelle along with Torrie Wilson filmed Lilian Garcia's music video "U Drive Me Loca".[69]

Television and modeling

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On October 11, 2002, Candice starred in an episode of the softcore porn television series – Hotel Erotica that aired on Cinemax, playing a character called Natasha.[70]

During the week of November 5, 2007, Candice appeared on five episodes of Family Feud with several other WWE superstars and Divas.[71] Also in 2007, Candice Michelle was No. 82 on AskMen.com's "100 Most Desirable Women" list.[8]

Beckman appeared on the February 6, 2008, episode of Project Runway, in an episode where the contestants were challenged to design wrestling attire for several of WWE's female wrestlers.[72] Beckman made a special appearance on the November 12, 2008, episode of Redemption Song, which is hosted by fellow WWE wrestler Chris Jericho, with several other Divas.[73] She also appeared in the February 2009 issue of FLEX magazine.[74]

Go Daddy

Beckman gained national attention in 2005 when she appeared in a commercial for internet domain provider Go Daddy, which aired during Super Bowl XXXIX.[4][9][15] She played a character named "Nikki Cappelli" who had trouble with a snapped spaghetti strap on her tank top as she testified before a panel holding broadcast censorship hearings.[14][75] The commercial was a parody of the 2004 "wardrobe malfunction" in which Janet Jackson's right breast was exposed.[9] She then became widely known as "Miss GoDaddy.com" and the "Go Daddy Girl".[4][8][76]

The following year, she was featured in several more Go Daddy commercials. During the 2006 NFC playoffs, she was featured cleaning windows.[10] She later appeared in a commercial during Super Bowl XL, where she seduced an ABC executive to acquire an advertising slot for Go Daddy.[8] She appeared in another commercial for Super Bowl XLI in 2007, where she danced in a room being doused with champagne.[77] Beckman appeared on American Chopper to promote the commercial as well as Go Daddy's custom made chopper.[78][79] In 2008, she was featured in her fourth consecutive Go Daddy commercial for Super Bowl XLII, entitled "White Light", but Fox refused to air it.[80]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Tomcats Stripper (as Candice Beckman)
2002 Roommated Wanted Tammy Cartwright (as Candice Beckman) Video
2002 Province 77 KC
2004 Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Cheerleader (uncredited)
2006 Living the Dream Melissa
2011 Horrorween 2nd Wife Video

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Sexy Urban Legends (Segment "Spring Break Mistake") 1 episode
2002 Hotel Erotica Natasha 1 episode
2003 Monk Sapphire Model (uncredited) 1 episode
2003-2004 Totally Busted Series Regular 24 episodes
2004 Entourage Party Girl (uncredited) 1 episode
2005 WWE Byte This! Candice Michelle 2 episodes
2005 SummerSlam (2005) Candice Michelle TV Special
2006 ECW on Sci-Fi Candice Michelle 2 episodes
2006 Olvidarte jamás Layla 1 episode
2007 WWE Sunday Night Heat Candice Michelle 2 episodes
2007 WrestleMania 23 Candice Michelle TV Special
2005-2008 WWE Smackdown Candice Michelle 7 episodes
2009 The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania Candice Michelle TV Special
2004-2019 Monday Night Raw Candice Michelle 128 episodes

Personal life

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On May 7, 2005, she married Ken Gee Ehrlich, a Los Angeles chiropractor.[17] Together they have three daughters.[81][82][unreliable source?][83]

She has a tattoo of the word "faith" on her inner wrist, which she considers a "personal affirmation".[84] It is also a reminder, in her words, to "believe in myself and have 'faith'".[84] She got the tattoo, which was documented on the reality show LA Ink, after breaking her collarbone in 2007.[84] The tattoo is also related to her Christian beliefs.[84][85] When Candice made her return, she had new tattoos on her back, her new tattoos are of five stars, which starts at the lower part of her back then finished at the middle of her back.

Candice, along with Batista, Shelton Benjamin, and Josh Mathews, represented WWE at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in an effort to persuade fans to register to vote in the 2008 Presidential election.[86]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  11. ^ a b Dee, Louie (November 11, 2005). "Heating up the Playboy Mansion". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2007.
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