Post by rhawk on Aug 11, 2012 19:30:13 GMT -5
Source: Diva-Dirt, Sofia's/Ivelisse's Twitter
Velez, an experienced independent wrestler before joining WWE, rose to fame last year on the USA Network revival of Tough Enough hosted by Stone Cold Steve Austin and featuring Trish Stratus as a trainer. Velez was eliminated after suffering a groin injury, but was later signed by WWE.
Most recently, she appeared on the newly rebranded NXT defeating Paige in the first Divas match on the new version.[/blockquote]
Sad times, especially since the woman looked well fit and was one of the few capable in the ring they have out of the women. But then again WWE doesn't care about their women so I shouldn't be suprised by this... still, so much wasted potential.
Former WWE Tough Enough contestant Sofia Cortez, real name Ivelisse Velez, has revealed that she has been released by WWE.
Writing on Twitter, she said:“I, as well, have been released by WWE. Sorry my #Soljas….”
Velez, an experienced independent wrestler before joining WWE, rose to fame last year on the USA Network revival of Tough Enough hosted by Stone Cold Steve Austin and featuring Trish Stratus as a trainer. Velez was eliminated after suffering a groin injury, but was later signed by WWE.
Most recently, she appeared on the newly rebranded NXT defeating Paige in the first Divas match on the new version.[/blockquote]
Sad times, especially since the woman looked well fit and was one of the few capable in the ring they have out of the women. But then again WWE doesn't care about their women so I shouldn't be suprised by this... still, so much wasted potential.
