Ruthann DeBona, born March 7 1976, is an American singer, actress and broadcaster. She is better known by her various stage names Ruth Ann Roberts and Rue DeBona and is best known for her time as a member of the pop group Boy Krazy, and for her brief stint in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).[1][2][3]
DeBona, started her career as an actress. Mainly starring in background roles as an extra. She has guest appearances in shows such as; Law & Order, Mickey Mouse Club House, The Sopranos and Spin City. DeBona continued her acting career starring in the independent film They're Just My Friends and the Steven Seagal film, Pistol Whipped.
DeBona was Miss Junior America.
Boy Krazy
DeBona was a member of the pop group Boy Krazy, using the stage name Ruth Ann Roberts. The group was formed through auditions by a management company in New York in 1991.[2] In 1992 the bands 1991 single, That's What Love Can Do, began gaining success in nightclubs across America, beginning to play on multiple radio stations across the country. The song was remixed and re-released, becoming a hit in the U.S., peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, in the months of February and March of 1993.[4]
The band released their first album titled Boy Krazy,[5] in 1993, which included follow-up single Good Times with Bad Boys, which also hit the Billboard Hot 100. The lead singer of the band, Johnna Lee Cummings, left the band in late 1993. The remaining band members attempted to develop a new album, unsuccessfully, the group disbanded shortly after.
Professional wrestling career
World Wrestling Entertainment (2003-2004)
In 2003, DeBona signed with the WWE as the new co-host of their show, Afterburn, she became the main host shortly after her debut episode.[1][6][7]
In 2004 DeBona became the backstage interviewer for HEAT. On the February 5 2004 episode, of Smackdown! DeBona made her main roster debut, officially announcing the Playboy magazine cover featuring WWE Divas; Sable and Torrie Wilson.[8] She also featured on the February 12 2004 episode, of Smackdown! interviewing Sable and Torrie Wilson on their upcoming Playboy cover.[9] She appeared on the WrestleMania XX, pre-show as a backstage interviewer, interviewing the Big Show about his match against John Cena. In June 2004, DeBona asked for her release from the company, which she was granted.
In 2005, DeBona featured on John Cena's single; Summer Fling.[10]
Personal life
DeBona was married to former WWE and TNA, commentator Josh Matthews, from November 2006, until their divorce in 2008.[11]
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