Maria Kanellis is a brilliant talent from the professional wrestling world, having taken on a variety of roles within the industry. Whether it is competing inside the ring, working as an interviewer, or taking a backstage spot to help grow Ring Of Honor's women's division, she's done it all.

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Maria was presented as ditzy early on in her WWE career, even though she is a smart individual. Because of that, audiences have a specific view of her, but some images showcase a different side of Maria as a person. From behind-the-scenes moments or things from her real life, there's a lot that people can learn about her.

10 Celebrity Apprentice

Celebrity Apprentice

In her early WWE run, Maria Kanellis was often pushed as being ditzy and not very intelligent. She played the character brilliantly, to the point where people thought that is how she was in real life, but that is not the case. Maria is completely different from that and is incredibly intelligent.

This shot showcases that, having been involved in The Celebrity Apprentice. While not everyone on the show was able to succeed, Maria was one of the brightest on the series, giving audiences a different look at her.

9 Meeting The Fans

Maria witha fan Cropped

Maria Kanellis is normally only shown for her on-camera character. A large chunk of her career saw Maria working as a heel, but this type of picture showcases her in a different light. It highlights how popular she has been with fans and the connection that she has been able to make.

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Creating genuine bonds with audiences are the most important things in wrestling. The fact that people are happy to create drawings for her proves how popular she has become at points, and it highlights how much she cares for the fans at the same time.

8 Previous Relationship

CM Punk and Maria

Maria is currently married to Mike Bennett, and the connection between the two of them has been clear to see. They have helped each other thrive as wrestlers on-screen, and created a great bond together as people. However, Mike is not the only professional that Maria has dated.

A lot of people may not be aware of the fact she was previously in a relationship with CM Punk. He is now married to AJ Lee, but the two of them did date in the past, which these images highlight to people.

7 Her Wedding Day

Maria Kanellis gets married

Maria's relationship with Mike is something that is very well known. It has been pushed heavily on television whether that is in Ring Of Honor or WWE. However, fans typically only see the on-screen version of them, where they are playing up to the characters at that time.

However, this image showcases them on their wedding day, which is one of the happiest of their lives. Here Maria can be seen undeniably happy and in love, which gives a rare shot of them in real life, just focusing on being a couple.

6 The Kanellis-Bennett Family

Kanellis family

Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis have since taken their relationship to another level, by starting their own family. This image highlights Maria differently, as here she is in true mom mode. It's brilliant to see the journey that she has taken from starting in wrestling to today.

These genuine backstage moments aren't something that everybody gets to see, but the pride that they have is obvious to see. It gives a glimpse at her in real life, rather than having to play up to any form of gimmick.

5 Backstage Conversations

Maria backstage with The Miz

Wrestlers get to spend a lot of time together on the road, and that creates bonds between the talent that a lot of fans do not get to see. A friendship between The Miz and Maria Kanellis might not be what most fans expect, but this just showcases the closeness that wrestlers have.

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Seeing them just hang out and have fun together is a different side of everyone involved. They are normally pushing over-the-top gimmicks, but at this moment, it is all about having fun and just being friends.

4 Behind The Scenes Pranks

Maria Kanellis milkshake

Not everything is always straightforward in the wrestling world, and this picture showcases the crazier side of the business. Eugene dumping milkshakes all over William Regal and Maria Kanellis is likely a moment that people forget, but it was a fun segment from an episode of Raw.

This picture perfectly captures the situation, with the genuine shock on the face of Maria and Regal helping to make this a funny shot. It is a different example of Maria from the photoshoot-type images that are often shared of her.

3 Hanging With Her Peers

Maria with Maryse and Kelly Kelly

Maria came through during the Ruthless Aggression Era, which was filled with fantastic wrestlers that often get overlooked. However, they truly laid the foundations for the women's revolution that was to come, and the fact that Maria is still connected with those stars is brilliant.

Kelly Kelly and Maryse were big parts of that run, and seeing them still taking the time to hang out together when they are all backstage showcases their friendship. Some fans might think that those bonds fade over time, but that isn't necessarily the case.

2 Respecting The Legends

Maria Kanellis HOF

Respect within the wrestling business is a huge deal, and that is what this image shows. Taking place at the annual WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony, Maria Kanellis can be seen showcasing her respect and admiration for those getting inducted.

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Normally, the focus of the night goes on the talent talking on stage, but it is often great to see those in attendance. The smiles and emotions tell many stories within themselves, and it is always good to see the current talent respecting those who came before them.

1 Dedication To Training

Maria Kanellis training while pregnant

If wrestling fans ever wanted to understand how dedicated and committed Maria Kanellis is as a person, this picture highlights it. Training to stay in shape and maintain her health while being heavily pregnant is something that the vast majority of people wouldn't do.

However, Maria did, which highlights how much she appreciates her health and fitness. The fact that she was willing to push herself during this period of her life shows Maria in a different manner to how she is highlighted on camera a lot of the time.