Ruthann DeBona (born March 7, 1976), also known by her ring name of Rue DeBona, is a former host, backstage interviewer, singer and actress, who worked for

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(WWE).

Background

Debona was a member of a pop group named

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under the

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Ruth Ann Roberts, which had a hit single with "

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" in 1993. Debona has had guest appearances in shows ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and others, including a role on the ''

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'' in 1993. She also has a role in the movie ''They're Just My Friends''.

Professional wrestling career

In 2003,

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signed DeBona to be the host of their show '' Afterburn''. On an episode of ''

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'' she interviewed

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and

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on their

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covers. In late June 2004, DeBona asked for her release from the company which she was subsequently granted.

Personal life

DeBona was married to former

and current

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commentator

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from November 2006 until their divorce in 2008.

References

External links

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Rue DeBona's Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Debona, Rue 1976 births American people of Italian descent Living people Professional wrestling announcers