Rue DeBona

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Rue DeBona
Birth nameRuthann DeBona
Born (1976-03-07) March 7, 1976 (age 47)
Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse(s)
(m. 2006;div. 2008)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Rue DeBona
Rue
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Billed weight123 lb (56 kg)
Debut2003
Retired2004

Ruthann DeBona (born March 7, 1976), also known by her ring name of Rue DeBona, is a former host, backstage interviewer, singer and actress, who worked for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). [1]

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Background

Debona was a member of a pop group named Boy Krazy under the stage name Ruth Ann Roberts, which had a hit single with "That's What Love Can Do" in 1993.

Debona has had guest appearances in shows Law & Order , The Sopranos , Spin City and others, including a role on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1993.

She also has a role in the movie They're Just My Friends.

Professional wrestling career

In 2003, WWE signed DeBona to be the host of their show Afterburn . On an episode of SmackDown she interviewed Sable and Torrie Wilson on their Playboy covers. In late June 2004, DeBona asked for her release from the company which she was subsequently granted.

Personal life

DeBona was married to former WWE and current Impact Wrestling commentator Josh Mathews from November 2006 until their divorce in 2008. [2]

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