Source – Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Two weeks ago Shelly Martinez (a/k/a Ariel) was released from WWE. The reason why backstage was that she didnât have the âright lookâ. This is Vinceâs nice way of saying âyouâre not pretty enoughâ.
Vince was negative on Martinez from the very start, but was persuaded by Heyman to bring her up since she did such a good job playing the nympho role in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Vince never understood the idea of goth characters and likes divas with the âmodelâ look. With Heyman gone from the company Martinez had very little support backstage.
Some rumors circulated that she was released over an incident with Batista, however these are apparently false.
