Sun Mar 16 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Former WWE Star Maria Kanellis Praises Michelle McCool Ahead of Hall of Fame Induction
**LAS VEGAS, NV** – Former WWE Superstar Maria Kanellis recently appeared on the “Adult Conversations” podcast, where she heaped praise on fellow wrestler Michelle McCool, highlighting their collaborative work and McCool’s upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction.
Kanellis singled out a specific match with McCool, describing it as a career highlight, not for championship implications, but for the sheer dedication and hard work McCool invested in perfecting their performance. “She worked harder than anybody to get it right, to get the wrestling right,” Kanellis stated.
Kanellis further emphasized McCool’s pivotal role in advocating for women’s wrestling within WWE. She recounted their pre-show preparations, emphasizing McCool’s tireless efforts to secure better opportunities and exposure for female wrestlers. “Michelle McCool is going into the Hall of Fame, and she fought for the women to get more time, she fought to be able to do bigger moves, she fought for more exposure,” Kanellis said, expressing gratitude for having worked alongside such a dedicated and influential figure. Kanellis concluded by stating she felt “incredibly blessed” to have collaborated with McCool. The full interview can be viewed online.
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