Former WWE female star reveals the truth about rumors she slept with Batista

There has been plenty of speculation about Batista and rumors that he has had intimate relationships with multiple WWE female superstars during his stint in the company. A former diva recently addressed rumors suggesting she slept with The Animal.

Shelly Martinez (fka Ariel) joined the Stamford-based company in 2005. Nevertheless, her run lasted only two years as she was released from her contract in 2007. Following her departure, the 44-year-old recalled having issues with Batista. She even claimed she was fired because she had a backstage altercation with the now-Hollywood star.

In a recent interview with Ring The Belle, Martinez disclosed that she met Batista a few years later at a movie premiere, talked with him, and took a picture together. Meanwhile, she addressed rumors that she had an intimate relationship with the former World Heavyweight Champion:

"There's the people, 'Oh, she b*nged him and she's just mad.' I never b*nged Batista. He's not my type, no offense. I have never kissed him. He has never seen, oh, maybe on the internet he's seen me n*ked," she said. [22:49 - 23:04]

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Will Shelly Martinez return to WWE?

In her interview with Ring The Belle, Shelly Martinez revealed that she briefly returned to WWE as one of Adam Rose's rosebuds several years ago because she needed the money.

Meanwhile, she disclosed that although she previously opposed the idea of ever going back to the company, she would now be willing to return only for the fans:

"You know what, there was a time that I would say even if WWE offered me a million dollars, I'd never go back, but I'd be open to it for the fans, and that's the only reason," she said.

With the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble approaching, it would be interesting to see if the former superstar will return as a surprise entrant.

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