Elisabeth Rouffaer (April 15, 1979) is a model, dancer and former professional wrestler. She is best known for her stint in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as part of the 2005 WWE Diva Search where she placed third.
Career[]
Early life[]
Rouffaer displayed an affinity for athletics when she began competing in the Junior Olympics. She placed eighth in the state. By age thirteen, she started playing competitive tennis. During her high school years, Rouffaer even choreographed cheerleading routines. By her early twenties, Rouffaer won the national Baywatch Babe Search in 2000. From there, she went on to place in Ms. Bikini America and several bodybuilding and fitness competitions.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2005)[]
Rouffaer made her debut in WWE on June 27 as a contestant for the 2005 Diva Search. Despite placing third behind Leyla Milani (placing second) and contest winner Ashley Massaro, WWE went on to hire Rouffaer, along with contestants Kristal Marshall and Trenesha Biggers. She signed a developmental contract with WWE in September and began training in the developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling. There is no official record of her ever making an actual in-ring debut for any of the WWE televised programs.
Personal life[]
Rouffaer attended the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), graduating with degrees in Art History and Architecture. She works as an apparel designer, launching her designing business during the 2004 fall season. Also a dancer, Rouffaer started working at the Wildcat Lounge, as a featured dancer in music videos.
External links[]
- Elisabeth Rouffaer Myspace profile
- Elisabeth Rouffaer Profile at Online World of Wrestling
- Elisabeth Rouffaer Profile at Bench Warmer
WWE Diva Search contestants |
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2003 |
Jaime Koeppe |
2004 |
Amy Weber • Camille Anderson • Carmella DeCesare • Chandra Costello • Christy Hemme • Joy Giovanni • Julia Costello • Maria Kanellis • Michelle McCool • Tracie Wright |
2005 |
Alexis Ondrade • Ashley Massaro • Cameron Haven • Elisabeth Rouffaer • Kristal Marshall • Leyla Milani • Simona Fusco • Summer DeLin |
2006 |
Amy Zidian • Erica Chevillar • Jen England • J.T. Tinney • Layla El • Maryse Ouellet • Milena Roucka • Rebecca DiPietro |
2007 |
Brooke Gilbertson • Eve Torres • J. Kim • Jessica Hatch • Lena Yada • Lyndy Frieson • Naomi Kirk • Taryn Terrell |