Milena Leticia Roucka[1] (born October 25, 1979)[1] is a Canadian former model and current professional wrestler of Czech and Costa Rican descent.[2][3] She is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), training at its developmental facility Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Roucka while appearing on it's RAW brand. Milena's first appearance in the WWE was participating in the 2006 Diva Search. Despite finishing fourth WWE decided to hire her along with several eliminated contestants. She was assigned to train in Ohio Valley Wrestling.[1]
Early life and modeling career
Roucka grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where she was mostly raised by a single father and her sister, Chantal. Since, she was without a mother, Milena grew up being a tomboy. Roucka studied Business at the University of British Columbia, but dropped out to pursue a career in modeling.[2] In 2004, she won the "Piel Dorada", one of the biggest Latin American based modelling contests, becoming the first North American to win.[2] She also acted in commercials for "Trident" and "Lux soap".[2]
Wrestling career
World Wrestling Entertainment
Diva Search
In the summer of 2006, Roucka participated in the auditions for the third installment of WWE's Diva Search Contest and reached the final 8.[2] Roucka placed fourth overall in the competition.[2] WWE signed her just a few days after her elimination, on August 24, 2006, to a developmental contract with the company.[2][4]
Ohio Valley Wrestling
She debuted in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) as a heel and she served as the valet for Bad Company managing the members Mike Kruel, Shawn Osborne and Eddie Craven. She made her in-ring debut on April 4, 2007, where she teamed up with Beth Phoenix, Katie Lea and Melody in a losing effort to the team of ODB, Serena, Victoria Crawford, and Maryse.[5] She also participated in the Miss OVW contest which would be later won by ODB and the OVW Divalympics. On September 19, 2007 Roucka won a 6-way OVW divas match to capture the OVW Women's Championship.[6] She defended the title against numerous opponents including ODB, Serena and Lea. On the December 12 edition of OVW tapings she defeated Lea in a "kiss my foot match" to retain the championship.[7] On February 20, 2008 Roucka lost the title to Lea. A few weeks after losing her title, WWE ended their relationship with OVW as a developmental territory. Roucka along with several OVW talents were moved to Florida Championship Wrestling.
Florida Championship Wrestling
In March 2008, she debuted for Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW),[8] where she competed in numerous matches against The Bella Twins, Alicia Fox, Wesley Holiday, Miss Angela, Tiffany, Jenny Cash, and Veronica Blaze. Roucka made her FCW television debut in a Diva Twist off, hosted by WWE Raw Diva Kelly Kelly, which ended in a no contest. Roucka would then have her TV debut match against Wesley Holiday, where Roucka was victorious.
RAW
On the November 24th, 2008 edition of RAW, Roucka made her WWE debut as an audience member cheering for Beth Phoenix while holding up a sign that read Glamazon in Training. [1]
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
- Wrestlers managed
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- Mike Kruel
- Shawn Osborne
- Eddie Craven
- Brad Allen
- Entrance themes
- "Feelin Me" - FCW
Championships and accomplishments
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- PWI ranked her # 43 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2008.[9]
Source: Wikipedia
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