Melinda Midajah Flores (; born March 23, 1970) is an American

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, fitness model, beautician, former professional wrestling manager and actress, better known by her

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, Midajah. She is best known for her appearances with

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from 1999 to 2001.

Nutrition and personal training

McCullum received a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994. She then worked as a personal fitness trainer with several companies. Subsequently, she worked with a

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company, in trade shows, and made personal appearances. Between 1997 and 2000, McCullum was the

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for fitness magazines such as ''

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'', '' MuscleMag'' and ''

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''.

Professional wrestling career

World Championship Wrestling (1999–2001)

In 1999, McCullum's

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, Rich Minzer, introduced her to

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, an

with the

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, who was recruiting fitness models. Taylor subsequently hired McCullum after she agreed to sleep with him to serve as a

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for the New World Order

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. McCullum joined

in December 1999. After training in the company's Power Plant wrestling school, McCullum made her professional wrestling debut in 2000 under the

Midajah (her

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) as part of a group of fitness models (

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, Major Gunns, Pamela Paulshock and Shakira) known as the nWo Girls. Midajah and Shakira soon transitioned into being the valets of

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, who subsequently nicknamed them his "Freaks". After Shakira left WCW, McCullum then became the main valet for Steiner and became part of the Magnificent Seven. She had a brief feud with Leia Meow. She appeared on the final episode of ''

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'' in Steiner's corner as he was defeated by

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. After WCW was

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by the

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(WWF) in March 2001, Midajah went on to participate in fitness competitions and model for fitness magazines such as ''

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''.

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

In 2002, McCullum joined

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and resumed managing Scott Steiner and also began managing

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. While in WWA, Midajah made her in-ring debut on April 7, 2002, where she defeated Queen Bee in a singles match. On April 10, Midajah defeated Chantelle in a bra and panties match. On April 12, Midajah won her final match as she defeated Queen Bee in an

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. After WWA folded, McCullum spent some time in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where she trained at their wrestling school before leaving the profession altogether.

Personal life

McCullum was formerly married to the American

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Michael O'Hearn. She is currently married to Kevin Flores. McCullum is the eldest of four children and is of Norwegian, Irish,

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, and French descent. She attended school in both America and Mexico. While growing up, she participated in beauty pageants and worked as a child actress. McCullum speaks

fluently and has worked as an interpreter.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

Official website
* * {{authority control 1970 births 21st-century American women Living people Female models from Washington (state) American female professional wrestlers American film actresses American people of Norwegian descent American people of Irish descent American people of French descent American people of Spanish descent American television actresses Fitness models Sportspeople from Seattle Professional wrestling managers and valets Professional wrestlers from Washington (state) New World Order (professional wrestling) members