Biography Of Michelle Leigh McCool
Michelle Leigh McCool was born on January 25, 1980 in Palatka, Florida. Prior to entering the world of professional wrestling, she was a school teacher.
2004 Diva Search Contest:
Michelle made her WWE debut as part of the first WWE Diva Search. Despite not winning the contest, which was won by Christy Hemme, Michelle was signed to a contract. Her first few months in the WWE saw her mostly compete in beauty contests. She was then sent to the WWE Developmental territories, Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling to learn about the business.
Teacher's Pets:
Michelle returned to SmackDown in June 2006. Her heel gimmick at the time was being a "hot teacher". She was the valet for the team of KC James and Idol Stevens. The team, nicknamed the Teacher's Pets, feuded with WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick for several months but were never able to capture the titles. That Thanksgiving, Michelle was hospitalized with an enlarges kidney and electrolyte imbalance.
Lovin' Life:
By the time she returned to SmackDown in March, Idols and Stevens were sent down to Ohio Valley Wrestling. Her new gimmick was being an All-American Girl. She took part in a series of vignettes where she talked about loving life. She eventually became involved in a feud between Chuck Palumbo and Jamie Noble that saw her friend Chuck turn on her.
2004 Diva Search Contest:
Michelle made her WWE debut as part of the first WWE Diva Search. Despite not winning the contest, which was won by Christy Hemme, Michelle was signed to a contract. Her first few months in the WWE saw her mostly compete in beauty contests. She was then sent to the WWE Developmental territories, Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling to learn about the business.
Teacher's Pets:
Michelle returned to SmackDown in June 2006. Her heel gimmick at the time was being a "hot teacher". She was the valet for the team of KC James and Idol Stevens. The team, nicknamed the Teacher's Pets, feuded with WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick for several months but were never able to capture the titles. That Thanksgiving, Michelle was hospitalized with an enlarges kidney and electrolyte imbalance.
Lovin' Life:
By the time she returned to SmackDown in March, Idols and Stevens were sent down to Ohio Valley Wrestling. Her new gimmick was being an All-American Girl. She took part in a series of vignettes where she talked about loving life. She eventually became involved in a feud between Chuck Palumbo and Jamie Noble that saw her friend Chuck turn on her.