While pro wrestling merchandise is incredibly popular, most fans focus on items like action figures, trading cards, and replica belts. However, some fans seek to get even closer to their idols, with a Randy Savage ring-worn jacket and glasses selling earlier this year for a staggering $45k at auction.
And now, seemingly aware that big money can be made for the right items, Maria Kanellis has begun selling her old outfits on eBay, including a pair of undies she wore during her first WWE photoshoot. However, to make this stand out, the former WWE Diva has grabbed fans’ attention by listing the panties as “a piece of wrestling history” in the description, which is certainly an interesting marketing tactic.
43-year-old Kanellis entered the wrestling industry 20 years ago via WWE’s Diva Search, a competition that also kick-started the careers of Christy Hemme and Michelle McCool. This would initially see her have a six-year WWE run, and while many expected her to fade away after her first WWE departure, she reinvented herself while working for TNA, ROH, and, most recently, AEW. Still, it currently appears her long-term future in the business is far from clear, as she is pregnant with Mike Bennett and their third child.
