Barbie Blank, better known to WWE fans as Kelly Kelly, experienced a less restricted role during the early days of the company. In recent interviews on the Wrestling Classics YouTube channel, the former WWE Diva opened up about her time in ECW and one of her most infamous performances from 2006 to 2012.
Reflecting on her wrestling career, Barbie quickly pointed to a solo dance segment called “Kelly’s Exposé,” which aired weekly on WWE’s ECW brand. She admitted that although the dance routine was a significant part of her early WWE character, she felt uneasy performing it alone in front of live audiences. The segment was originally intended to boost the ECW rebrand with a sexy appeal, but it does not resonate well with today’s wrestling environment.
While Kelly Kelly went on to become a Divas Champion and a prominent female figure in WWE’s PG era, she now looks back on those early ECW gimmicks with mixed feelings, acknowledging that they contributed to her fame for reasons she isn’t entirely proud of.
Fan Take: This candid reflection from Kelly Kelly sheds light on how much WWE has evolved, especially in its portrayal of female performers. For fans, it’s a reminder of the progress made in wrestling entertainment toward more respectful and empowering depictions of women, signaling a positive direction for the sport’s future.
