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Cameron
Cameron in 2014
Birth nameAriane Andrew
Born (1987-11-03) November 3, 1987 (age 38)[1]
Atlanta, GA, U.S.
Websitearianeandrew.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ariane Andrew[2]
Cameron
Cameron Lynn[3][4]
Billed height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[5]
Billed weight119 lb (54 kg)[2]
Billed fromNorthridge, California[6]
Orlando, Florida[3]
"Planet Funk"
Trained byFlorida Championship Wrestling
Norman Smiley[7]
Sara Del Rey[7]
DebutJuly 7, 2011

Ariane Andrew[2][1] (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her time in WWE, where she performed under the ring name Cameron.

Andrew participated in the 2011 season of WWE Tough Enough,[8] where she was the first competitor eliminated. She later signed with WWE and joined Naomi in forming The Funkadactyls. From July 2013 to March 2015, Andrew was one of the first cast members of the reality television show Total Divas.

Early life

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Ariane Andrew was born on November 3, 1987 in Northridge, California.[2][3][1] She is African American. She graduated from Granada Hills Charter High School, where she was active in track and cross country, and was a member of the school's drama club.[7] She later graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in business marketing and a Bachelor of Science in psychology.[8] After graduating, she moved to North Hollywood, where she worked as a behavior therapist for autistic children.[8]

Professional wrestling career

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World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2011–2016)

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Tough Enough and Florida Championship Wrestling (2011–2012)

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In 2011, Andrew competed in a non-televised Diva Search with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).[9] Later that year, Andrew was one of fourteen contestants on the revival of Tough Enough, where she was the first eliminated. During her only appearance on the show, she was criticised for naming her favourite wrestling match of all time as being Melina vs. Alicia Fox.[10]

Immediately after being eliminated from Tough Enough, Andrew confirmed on her Twitter account that WWE had signed her to a contract. She was then assigned to WWE's then-developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), and made her debut on July 7, 2011, as a ring announcer at an FCW house show.[11] On July 9, she made her in-ring debut, under the ring name Cameron Lynn, in a Divas battle royal, which consisted of Audrey Marie, Caylee Turner, Kaitlyn, Maxine, Raquel Diaz, Sonia, and Aksana, in which Lynn was eliminated first.[12] On the October 9, 2011, episode of FCW TV, she made her televised debut with Byron Saxton, accompanying Naomi Knight to ringside during her match against Leah West, which Knight won. On the October 23 episode of FCW TV, Lynn teamed with Knight in a winning effort against Caylee Turner and Kaitlyn.

The Funkadactyls (2012–2014)

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Main article: Funkadactyls
Cameron (right) at the ring along Brodus Clay, dance partner Naomi, and Hornswoggle (front) in April 2012

On the January 9, 2012 episode of Raw, she (billed simply as Cameron) made her WWE main roster debut as one of the dancers and valets, along with Naomi, for the returning Brodus Clay.[13] She made her WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania XXVIII alongside Naomi in a segment with Clay.[14] On the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pre-show on December 16, 2012, Cameron participated in her first televised match on the main roster, which was a "Santa's Little Helpers" battle royal which was won by her fellow Funkadactyl Naomi, who would go on to face Eve Torres later that night for the Divas Championship.[15]

On the February 6, 2013 episode of Main Event, the Funkadactyls got into a backstage altercation with Tamina Snuka and Aksana, after Snuka and Aksana began to persuade Brodus Clay to fire the Funkadactyls and hire them as his backup dancers instead.[16] This led to Cameron and Naomi's first match as a team, in which they defeated Snuka and Aksana.[17]

On the March 15 episode of SmackDown, the Funkadactyls were attacked by the returning Bella Twins in a backstage segment. On the March 22 episode of SmackDown and March 25 episode of Raw, the Funkadactyls attacked the twins after they interfered both times in Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai)'s match against Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow).[18][19] The four women eventually faced off in a tag team match on the March 27 episode of Main Event, where the Bella Twins emerged victorious when Nikki Bella pinned Naomi after an interference by Rhodes.[20] Cameron and Naomi were set to team up with Brodus Clay and Tensai against Team Rhodes Scholars and the Bella Twins at WrestleMania 29 in an eight-person mixed tag team match, however the match was cancelled due to time restraints. The match instead took place the following night on Raw, where Tons of Funk and the Funkadactyls emerged victorious.[21]

Cameron wrestling Rosa Mendes at the WrestleMania XXX event in April 2014

On the August 26 episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi accompanied Natalya to an unsuccessful singles match against Brie Bella, until AJ Lee interrupted and ignited a feud on the cast of Total Divas, criticizing them as undeserving.[22] On the September 27 episode of Smackdown!, Cameron was defeated by Lee in singles match.[23] Cameron joined Team "Total Divas" in a 7-on-7 elimination tag-team match against Team "True Divas" (Alicia Fox, Aksana, AJ Lee, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes, Tamina Snuka, and Summer Rae) at the Survivor Series pay-per-view and the following night on Raw in a rematch; although Cameron was eliminated by Mendes in the former event and by Snuka in the latter, her team was ultimately victorious in both competitions.[24][25] On December 15 at the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view, Cameron, along with fellow Funkadactyl Naomi and Tensai, abandoned Brodus Clay because of his attitude, effectively disbanding Tons of Funk.[26] The following night on an episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi aligned themselves with R-Truth and Xavier Woods, and began accompanying them to their matches.[27]

In January 2014, the Funkadactyls began feuding with AJ Lee and her bodyguard Tamina Snuka, when Naomi received a push and defeated Lee in various tag team matches on both Raw and SmackDown.[28][29][30] However, their rivalry was cut shortly after Naomi suffered a legitimate eye injury during her match with Aksana on the February 3 episode of Raw.[31][32] On the February 10 episode of Raw, Cameron pinned Aksana during a six-Diva tag team match,[33] and on the February 19 episode of Main Event, Cameron defeated her in a singles match.[34] On February 23 at Elimination Chamber, Cameron received her first shot at the Divas Championship, a match which she won by disqualification after Tamina Snuka accidentally hit a superkick on AJ Lee.[35][36] Cameron received a rematch on the February 28 episode of SmackDown, which she would lose. At WrestleMania XXX, Cameron failed to capture the title in the "Vickie Guerrero Divas Championship Invitational" match, which was ultimately won by Lee.[37]

Singles competition and departure (2014–2016)

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In June 2014, after the Payback pay-per-view, Cameron started a brief feud with new Divas Champion Paige, in which Cameron would begin displaying signs of a villainous persona and would unsuccessfully challenge Paige in three non-title matches on Superstars[38] and Raw,[39] all of which Paige would win.[40] Paige then lost to a non-title match to Cameron's tag team partner Naomi,[40] who would get a shot at the Divas Championship at Money in the Bank,[41] after which the Funkadactyls began to fall out and had several disagreements during and after their matches.[42]

Cameron planning to perform her "Girl Bye!" DDT on Brie Bella.

On the July 7 episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi were defeated by AJ Lee and Paige after Cameron tagged herself in and was pinned by Paige. After the match, Cameron and Naomi began brawling in and out of the ring, and as a result, Cameron cemented her heel turn and the team was disbanded.[43] The following night on an episode of Main Event, Cameron was scheduled to team with Naomi, Natalya, Eva Marie, Rosa Mendes, and Summer Rae against Nikki Bella in a six-on-one handicap match, but only showed up to attack Naomi and Nikki.[44] Cameron competed in her first match as a villain on the July 15 episode of Main Event losing to Emma and attacked her after the match, only to be scared off by Naomi.[45] This led to a match between the two on the Battleground pre–show, where Cameron defeated Naomi after grabbing her tights.[46] Throughout the summer, Cameron continued her rivalry with Naomi[47][48] and competed in various handicap,[49] singles[50][51][52] and tag team matches.[53] In November, at Survivor Series, Cameron participated in a four-on-four elimination tag team match, where she was eliminated by Naomi before her team ultimately lost the match.[54] In early 2015, Cameron competed in various singles matches losing to the likes of Summer Rae,[55] Naomi[56] and Paige.[57] On the April 13 episode of Raw, Cameron competed in a number one contender's battle royal for Nikki Bella's WWE Divas Championship, which would be won by Paige.[58] After being the special guest referee for a match between Alicia Fox and Natalya, Cameron would attack both Divas on the April 9 episode of Smackdown,[59] which would lead to a triple threat match the following week, with Cameron coming out victorious.[60] A few weeks later, on the April 30 episode of SmackDown, Cameron confronted Nikki Bella during a backstage segment that led to a non–title match between the two, which Cameron lost.[61]

After taking a hiatus from WWE television, Cameron was moved to WWE NXT and made her return on the November 4 episode of NXT, losing to Asuka.[62] On the January 13, 2016, episode of NXT, Cameron competed in a battle royal to determine the number one contender for Bayley's NXT Women's Championship, which was won by Carmella.[63] On the February 10 episode of NXT, Cameron faced Alexa Bliss in a losing effort.[64] After nearly three months of inactivity, WWE announced on May 6 that Andrew had been released from her contract.[65]

One-night appearance (2022)

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Cameron made a one-night appearance on January 29, 2022, at the Royal Rumble event, entering the women's Royal Rumble match before being eliminated by Sonya Deville.[66]

All Elite Wrestling (2020)

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Andrew made her All Elite Wrestling debut on the July 29, 2020 episode of AEW Dynamite, as she was revealed to have chosen the same color token as Nyla Rose in the Deadly Draw lottery system, meaning the two would team for the AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament.[67] They were eliminated in the first round after losing to Anna Jay and Tay Conti.[68]

Other media

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Andrew played a main role for the reality television show Total Divas produced by WWE and E!, which began airing in July 2013.[69] In May 2015, it was announced that Andrew would not be featured as a full-time cast member on the show for season 4, although she still appears as a guest star.[70]

Key Information

Cameron has appeared in four WWE video games. She made her in-game debut in WWE 13 as an NPC along with Naomi as the Funkadactyls appearing during Brodus Clay's entrance and winning celebration as well as in WWE 2K14, she later made her playable character debut in WWE 2K15 and was playable once again in WWE 2K16.[71]

In September 2015, Andrew launched an anti-bullying campaign called "Wrong #".[7]

Andrew competed on the MTV reality series The Challenge titled Champs vs. Stars.[72]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 WWE Tough Enough Herself Contestant; 14th place (season 5)
2013–2015 Total Divas Main cast (seasons 1–3)
Recurring (season 4): 30 episodes
2017 The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars
2023 Nikki Bella Says I Do Episode: "Pole Dancing With the Stars"
2017-2018 Odd Man Out: The Series Rhonda Burton 2 episodes
2018 My Girlfriend is Black Cokea 4 episodes

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Blood Bath Raine Short film
2019 Jaded Pictures Jada Anthony
Underdog Cecilia "CC" Collins
The Hook Up Lily
2022 Strawberry Princess Layla Johnson
2024 The Legend of Catclaws Mountain Riley Wilson
2025 Onyx Shannon
A Demon’s Revenge Starr

Discography

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Ariane
Born
Ariane Andrew
GenresPop, dance, electropop, R&B
Years active2013–present
Websitewww.arianeandrew.com

Singles

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Year Single Album
2014 "Bye Bye (feat. Ice)" non-album singles
2015 "Wrong Number (feat. Lovely)"
2021 "Born With It"

Personal life

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Cameron has previously lived in Tampa, Florida.[7] Cameron was in a relationship with Vincent Isayan, and their relationship was featured on Total Divas. On the May 24, 2016 episode of Stone Cold Steve Austin's podcast, Cameron revealed that she and Isayan had broken up.[73] She has a younger brother, Quentinn, and a younger sister, Aniyah.[74] She has two degrees.[75] She cites Maryse, Melina, and Alicia Fox as her inspirations.[76]

In August 2012, Cameron was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and trying to bribe the arresting officer which turned out to be false, and on season 2 of Total Divas she said and discussed the incident was a false accusation from stereotyping and racial profiling. She was found not guilty.[77] Cameron received a two-week suspension from the WWE for the incident.[78]

Championship and accomplishments

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Cameron (left) performing a modified surfboard stretch on Brie Bella

References

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Ariane Nicole Andrew (born November 3, 1987), known professionally as Cameron, is an American professional wrestler, dancer, actress, and model. She signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2011 after being the first eliminated from the reality competition Tough Enough, initially performing as a backup dancer before forming the popular Funkadactyls tag team with Naomi as part of Brodus Clay's entourage. The duo won the 2013 Slammy Award for Best Dance Moves, highlighting Cameron's emphasis on performance and charisma over traditional in-ring dominance during WWE's Divas era. As a singles competitor, she challenged for the Divas Championship but did not capture any major titles before her release in 2016 due to prolonged inactivity. Post-WWE, Andrew pursued independent wrestling, winning the AWW Women's Championship, while expanding into acting, producing the short film Jaded Pictures, co-hosting Sippin’ The Tea TV Show, and launching a fitness app.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Ariane Andrew, known professionally as Cameron, was born on November 3, 1987, in . She was raised in the Granada Hills and Northridge areas of the . Andrew has a younger brother named Quentinn and a younger sister named Aniyah. Her mother has appeared with her on episodes of the E! reality series , including instances involving family confrontations. She attended Granada Hills Charter High School, graduating in an unspecified year prior to her entry into entertainment pursuits. During her high school years, Andrew participated in events.

Initial interest in dance and entertainment

Ariane Andrew was born on November 3, 1987, in Northridge, . During her time at Granada Hills High School, Andrew demonstrated an early interest in through active participation in the school's drama club, engaging in activities that foreshadowed her later career in wrestling and media. While specific details on formal prior to her professional entry are limited, Andrew's involvement in high school athletics, including track, complemented her performative inclinations and athletic foundation, which she later channeled into pursuits such as and on-screen appearances.

Professional wrestling career

WWE entry via Tough Enough (2011)

Ariane Andrew, performing under her real name, was selected as one of 14 contestants for the revived fifth season of 's Tough Enough reality competition, announced in March 2011 and airing on starting April 4, 2011, immediately following . At age 23 and working as a behavior therapist from , Andrew entered the competition aiming for a contract, with the season hosted by Steve Austin and featuring trainers such as , , and Booker T. In the premiere episode on April 4, 2011, Andrew became the first contestant eliminated, with Austin and the trainers citing her perceived lack of passion for as the primary reason, despite her in and . The decision followed physical challenges and evaluations where her commitment was questioned, leading to her prompt exit from the televised competition. Despite the early elimination, Andrew secured a developmental contract with shortly thereafter, confirming via on April 5, 2011, that she would report to (FCW), 's developmental territory, the following week. This signing bypassed the show's standard prize structure, reflecting 's evaluation of her potential in other areas such as athleticism and marketability, allowing her to begin training and eventually adopt the Cameron.

Developmental training in FCW/NXT (2011–2012)

Following her first-round elimination from in June 2011, Ariane Andrew signed a developmental contract with and was assigned to its (FCW) territory for training. She debuted in FCW on July 7, 2011, initially working as a to acclimate to the professional environment. Her in-ring debut followed two days later on July 9, under the ring name , entering a Divas to begin building match experience. Throughout the remainder of 2011, Cameron Lynn competed in multiple FCW matches, focusing on fundamentals under trainers including . She secured early victories, such as defeating Leah West on November 27, 2011, while also experiencing losses like a defeat with Kaitlyn to Caylee Turner and on the December 25, 2011, episode of FCW TV. By October, she began regular pairings with Naomi Knight, winning against Caylee Turner and Mia Mancini on September 22 and making a heel turn debut victory over Kaitlyn and Turner on the October 23 episode of FCW TV, which helped develop their on-screen chemistry. In 2012, as FCW rebranded to NXT in June to align with WWE's expanded developmental system, Cameron continued her training and in-ring work, wrestling additional bouts including multi-woman tags and singles matches to refine her technique and character work. This period emphasized physical conditioning, promo skills, and to WWE's style, though she did not capture any championships. Her developmental tenure ended with the solidification of her role alongside Naomi, transitioning toward main roster opportunities.

Funkadactyls tag team with Naomi (2012–2014)

Cameron and Naomi formed the known as , debuting on the January 9, 2012, episode of Raw as backup dancers and valets for Brodus Clay, performing synchronized routines to entertain audiences before his matches. This role emphasized their background in , with Cameron's from shows like P. Diddy's 2: contributing to the high-energy performances that became a staple of Clay's Funkasaurus gimmick. The duo's involvement extended to accompanying Clay in various appearances, including his segment on April 1, 2012. As , they transitioned into in-ring competitors, making their televised debut on the April 1, 2013, episode of Raw in a losing effort against . Throughout 2013, they participated in multiple matches on shows like SmackDown and Main Event, securing victories over teams such as Aksana and , and and Aksana, though they did not capture any championships. Their association with Clay evolved when he formed Tons of Funk with Tensai in late 2012, but after that stable disbanded on December 16, 2013, briefly aligned with and before focusing on the women's division. In early 2014, engaged in a feud with Divas Champion and , competing in several matches on Raw and SmackDown, including a win over Lee and Snuka on January 13, 2014. Naomi received increased singles attention during this period, defending the tag title shots, which sowed seeds of tension as Cameron sought more individual opportunities. The partnership deteriorated following losses, culminating in a post-match brawl on the July 7, 2014, episode of Raw after a defeat to and Paige, leading to their official split. Cameron then defeated Naomi in a singles match at Battleground on July 20, 2014, marking the end of .

Singles push and WWE release (2014–2016)

In June 2014, Cameron transitioned toward singles competition, facing Divas Champion Paige in consecutive matches across WWE programming, including victories for Paige on the June 5 episode of , the June 16 episode of Raw, and the June 27 episode of SmackDown. This brief feud positioned Cameron as a challenger amid the post-Payback landscape, though she did not capture the title. On the July 8 episode of Raw, during a tag team match where (Cameron and Naomi) teamed against Paige and , Cameron turned by attacking Naomi post-match, blaming her partner for career stagnation and signaling the end of their alliance. This betrayal led to their first singles encounter at Battleground on July 20, where Naomi defeated Cameron via submission with the Figure-Four Leglock; Cameron had expressed intent to advance solo by severing ties with Naomi, whom she viewed as a hindrance. The angle continued sporadically, including a September 15 Raw rematch won by Naomi, but Cameron's momentum waned as she accumulated losses in multi-woman and singles bouts against competitors like Paige (February 19, 2015 SmackDown) and others in the Divas division. By late 2015, after a period of television inactivity, Cameron returned on the November 4 episode of NXT, losing to Asuka in the opening match; this appearance marked her shift to WWE's developmental brand for skill refinement. She followed with additional NXT outings, including defeats to on the February 10 episode, but secured no victories and remained off the main roster. On May 6, 2016, WWE announced Cameron's release from her contract alongside talents such as Damien Sandow, King Barrett, and , concluding her five-year tenure; she had not appeared on television since early 2016.

Independent circuit and brief promotions (2017–2019)

Following her release from on October 29, 2016, Ariane (professionally known as Cameron) did not compete in any documented matches on the or in other promotions from 2017 to 2019. Comprehensive match databases record her last in-ring appearance as May 24, 2016, marking the start of a multi-year hiatus from active competition. During this period, Andrew pursued non-wrestling opportunities in , including and , while expressing interest in potential returns but without entering any bouts. Her absence from ringside aligned with a broader shift away from until a brief appearance in 2020.

All Elite Wrestling appearance (2020)

Andrew made her All Elite Wrestling debut on the July 29, 2020, episode of AEW Dynamite, where she was randomly selected as the tag team partner for Nyla Rose in the promotion's Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament, known as the "Deadly Draw," after both drew the same purple token during the partner draw segment. The tournament format involved wrestlers drawing colored tokens to form impromptu teams, with the winning duo earning a future shot at the AEW Women's World Championship. Rose and Andrew, accompanied by Vickie Guerrero, competed in the tournament's first-round quarterfinal match against Anna Jay and Tay Conti on the August 3, 2020, AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament: The Deadly Draw special event. The match lasted 8 minutes and 50 seconds, ending in defeat for Rose and Andrew via pinfall after Conti executed a pump kick on Andrew. This appearance marked Andrew's only televised match in AEW, as the loss eliminated her team from the tournament and she did not return for further dates that year. Reports at the time indicated the booking was a one-off opportunity rather than indicative of a signed contract.

WWE one-off return and post-2020 inactivity (2021–present)

On January 29, 2022, Ariane Andrew, performing under her ring name Cameron, made a surprise one-off return to by entering the women's at the Royal Rumble premium live event as the thirteenth participant. She entered to her previous entrance theme from her 2014–2016 run and was eliminated by after 51 seconds in the match, during which she did not record an elimination. The appearance marked her first in-ring performance since her release from the company in May 2016, following a period of inactivity that included a brief non-wrestling appearance for in February 2020. Andrew later stated in interviews that WWE officials had contacted her specifically for the Royal Rumble spot, and she was open to additional appearances afterward, with discussions held about potential further dates. However, no subsequent WWE bookings materialized, and she has not competed for the promotion since. Following the 2022 appearance, Andrew has remained inactive from , with no signed s or in-ring matches reported across major promotions as of October 2025. She has instead focused on non-wrestling pursuits, including appearances on MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars and occasional roles. In July 2024, her former tag team partner Naomi publicly urged her to return to wrestling via , stating, "Come back, I miss and need you." Andrew responded positively but took no immediate steps toward a comeback. In July 2025, she posted cryptic content, including workout videos and captions teasing a wrestling return—potentially to —after nine years away from a full-time , though no formal announcements or deals have been confirmed. Unverified rumors of interest from circulated in August 2025, but Andrew has not addressed them directly.

Other media

Reality television roles

Andrew appeared as a main cast member on the E! reality series Total Divas, which premiered on July 28, 2013, and chronicled the off-screen lives of WWE's female talent alongside performers such as the Bella Twins, Naomi, and Natalya. Her involvement spanned the first three seasons, from July 2013 to March 2015, highlighting personal relationships, career challenges, and interpersonal dynamics within the WWE roster. She did not return as a full-time cast member for season 4 in 2015 but made occasional guest appearances thereafter. In November 2017, Andrew competed on MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, a competition series pitting celebrities and athletes against reality TV veterans for a $250,000 prize. Representing alumni, she was eliminated in an early episode after facing contestant Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio in a challenge.

Guest appearances and endorsements

Andrew co-hosts the celebrity lifestyle talk show Sippin' The Tea with publicist , featuring interviews with entertainers, models, and reality stars on topics including music, fashion, and personal experiences; the program airs weekly episodes discussing current events in pop culture. In 2020, Andrew developed and promoted the fitness application DoubleAAcademy, providing users with workout routines, resources, and nutritional guidance to support overall wellness, which she has highlighted in media interviews as an extension of her post-WWE career focus on .

Filmography

Television episodes

Ariane Andrew, performing under the Cameron, has no documented acting roles in scripted television episodes outside of professional wrestling programs such as WWE SmackDown! and WWE Raw. Her post-WWE acting pursuits have focused on feature films, including Strawberry Princess (2022) in the role of Layla Johnson and The Legend of Catclaws Mountain (2024) as Reporter Riley Wilson, rather than episodic television. A forthcoming project, (2025), features her as Shannon, but details confirm it as a rather than a TV series. This aligns with her career trajectory emphasizing independent films and fitness ventures over traditional television scripting.

Film credits

Andrew portrayed Cecilia "CC" Collins in the 2019 independent drama , a film centered on a high school 's challenges in and personal growth. In 2022, she played Johnson, an insecure science navigating trauma and relationships, in the drama Strawberry Princess. Andrew appeared as News Reporter Riley Wilson in the 2024 family adventure The Legend of Catclaws Mountain. She has been cast as Shannon in the upcoming thriller Onyx (2025) and as Starr in the horror film A Demon's Revenge (2025).
YearTitleRole
2019UnderdogCecilia "CC" Collins
2022Strawberry PrincessLayla Johnson
2024The Legend of Catclaws MountainNews Reporter Riley Wilson
2025OnyxShannon
2025A Demon's RevengeStarr

Discography

Released singles

Ariane Andrew, performing under her ring name Cameron, has independently released three non-album singles as part of her musical endeavors outside . Her debut single, "Bye Bye" featuring , was released in 2014 and produced by Ice; a music video premiered via platforms in early 2015. The follow-up, "Wrong Number" featuring Lovely, came out on September 20, 2015, with an anti-bullying message incorporated into its lyrics and promotional campaign. In 2021, she issued "Born With It," a hip-hop track first released on January 29 and later remixed by Grammy-winning Damon Sharpe in June.
YearTitleFeatured artist(s)Notes
2014"Bye Bye"Debut single; produced by ; music video released January 2015.
2015"Wrong Number"LovelyAnti-bullying theme.
2021"Born With It"NoneHip-hop single; remix by Damon Sharpe released June 2021.

Music videos and performances

Ariane Andrew released her first , "Bye Bye," on January 31, 2016, featuring guest appearances by artists such as and directed in collaboration with production teams tied to her appearances. The video emphasizes upbeat and pop-rap , aligning with Andrew's background as a dancer. On March 8, 2024—International Women's Day—Andrew dropped the official music video for "Queen (Bad Bitch)," which she executive produced and directed alongside Terrell Maclin and Chico Bennett. The track and visual promote themes of empowerment, with scenes incorporating high-energy dance routines and bold styling. Andrew has also shared a lyric video for "#WrongNumber," uploaded to her official YouTube channel, focusing on textual overlays synced to the song's hip-hop delivery. These releases complement her singles available on streaming platforms, though documented live performances remain sparse in public records.

Personal life

Relationships and dating history

Andrew was in a relationship with Vincent Isayan from 2012 until their breakup in 2016. The couple's dynamic, including discussions of potential , was featured on episodes of the reality series , where Andrew appeared as a cast member. Post-breakup, Andrew confirmed the split during an appearance on The Steve Austin Show podcast in 2019, noting it occurred amid her tenure. No subsequent long-term relationships have been publicly documented, and as of the latest available reports, she remains single. On August 24, 2012, Ariane Andrew, performing as Cameron in , was arrested in , for after police observed her vehicle weaving and stopped her at approximately 2:23 a.m. A test registered her blood alcohol concentration at 0.20%, exceeding Florida's legal limit of 0.08% by more than double. Following her arrest, Andrew allegedly offered an arresting officer $10,000 to release her, citing potential job loss with as the reason. She was booked into Hillsborough County Jail and released later that day on $500 bond. Andrew entered a not guilty to the DUI charge on September 25, 2012, in court. No public records indicate a subsequent or further legal proceedings related to this incident. The arrest prompted a 15-day suspension from for violating the company's wellness policy, though this was an internal disciplinary action rather than a criminal outcome.

Controversies

DUI arrest and bribery attempt (2012)

On August 28, 2012, Ariane Martin, professionally known as Cameron, was arrested in , after troopers pulled her over for speeding on U.S. Highway 19 near Tampa. Officers reported signs of intoxication, including the smell of alcohol and slurred speech; a test registered her at 0.20, more than twice Florida's legal limit of 0.08. While in custody, Martin allegedly offered a trooper $10,000 cash to release her without formal charges, explaining that an arrest would jeopardize her employment with . The declined and documented the offer in the . She was charged with with a blood alcohol level over 0.15, a in carrying enhanced penalties. No separate charge was immediately filed, though the incident was noted as an aggravating factor. Martin pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge during her on , 2012, in Hernando . , citing its wellness policy, suspended her for 15 days without pay, partly for the and partly for failing to notify the company within 24 hours as required by . The suspension began in early September 2012 and affected her role as a backup dancer for Brodus Clay. do not indicate a or of the case beyond the initial plea.

Backstage fight with Naomi (2015)

The real-life tension between Cameron (Ariane Andrew) and Naomi (Trinity Fatu) stemmed from a competitive dispute during filming for the first season of Total Divas. Following a go-kart race on August 25, 2013, where Cameron emerged victorious, she accused Naomi of displaying bitterness toward her success, reportedly stating, “I’m the one who wins the matches.” This verbal exchange escalated into a physical altercation involving mutual pushing in the presence of other cast members and crew at the track. Cameron later detailed the incident in a 2023 interview, explaining that the confrontation reached a point where she declared, “We’re not friends anymore,” and warned Naomi, “Don’t you f*cking touch me,” amid her own emotional distress leading to tears. The event, captured for the reality series, aired as part of the episode depicting the breakdown of their partnership and directly inspired WWE's on-screen storyline replicating the split. This narrative feud persisted into 2015, manifesting in competitive singles bouts, such as Naomi defeating Cameron via pinfall with the Rear View on the January 23, 2015, episode of . Cameron expressed concern at the time over potentially irreparable damage to their friendship, though they reconciled years later, reuniting briefly as during the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble match. No formal disciplinary action, such as suspension, was publicly linked to the 2013 incident by .

Accusations of racism over dating preferences (2017)

In May 2017, former WWE wrestler Ariane Andrew, professionally known as Cameron, stated in an interview with TMZ that she does not date Black men, expressing a personal preference for white men due to attraction. This remark, made after her WWE release in 2016, prompted online accusations of racism and internalized anti-Black sentiment from some social media users and commentators, who argued that her dating choices as a Black woman reinforced negative stereotypes about interracial relationships and self-hatred. Andrew responded in a follow-up TMZ interview, denying racism and asserting that personal romantic attractions are not discriminatory acts, emphasizing that she views mixed-race couples positively for producing "beautiful babies" but simply lacks interest in dating Black men. Andrew elaborated in a June 2017 WrestleZone interview that the controversy stemmed from a direct question about her history, where she clarified her stance without broader intent to demean any group, and highlighted a perceived : Black men dating white women face no similar scrutiny for their preferences. She maintained that labeling attraction-based choices as racist conflates voluntary personal tastes with systemic , a view unsupported by evidence of her engaging in discriminatory behavior beyond the statement itself. No formal investigations, repercussions, or legal actions arose from the accusations, which remained confined to media and online discourse. Sources reporting the incident, primarily tabloid outlets like , captured Andrew's unfiltered comments but often framed them sensationally, potentially amplifying backlash without deeper contextual analysis of dating autonomy versus racial bias claims.

In-ring career analysis

Wrestling style and skills assessment

Cameron utilized a high-energy, athletic style influenced by her background in and , emphasizing quick strikes, dropkicks, and agile maneuvers rather than technical or power-based offense. Her signature moves included the surfboard stretch submission, often applied to wear down opponents, and various kicks targeting the midsection and head. As part of with Naomi, her in-ring work focused on coordinated spots with rhythmic flair, transitioning from dance routines to basic wrestling sequences, though solo matches highlighted a reliance on speed over endurance. Her finisher, the "Girl Bye!", consisted of a swinging , executed by lifting the opponent and driving their head into the mat with rotational force for impact. This move, debuted in midcard bouts around , underscored her preference for flashy, decisive strikes, but execution often appeared stiff, with limited variation in follow-up sequences. Assessments of Cameron's skills consistently rated her as average to below-average in technical proficiency, with critics noting poor selling of moves, inadequate ring , and difficulty in pacing matches beyond short bursts. While her charisma and athleticism provided entertainment value in roles, she struggled with and adapting to stronger opponents, as evidenced by low match ratings in WWE's developmental and main roster appearances, where she rarely exceeded basic competency. Observers attributed these limitations partly to her initial booking as a valet-dancer hybrid, which restricted formal training opportunities despite participation in Tough Enough and NXT sessions. Strengths lay in her physical conditioning and heel persona delivery, enabling believable arrogance in promos that complemented her style, but weaknesses in move fluidity and defensive awareness hindered title contention viability. Independent outings post-WWE showed marginal improvement in basics like suplexes and submissions, yet failed to elevate her beyond midcard utility. Overall, her career reflected potential curtailed by systemic emphasis on entertainment over skill development in WWE's women's division during the early .

Achievements and lack of major titles

Cameron participated in several opportunities during her tenure but never captured the title. On February 23, 2014, at , she challenged for the championship in a match that ended in disqualification, resulting in no title change. At on April 6, 2014, she competed in the Divas Championship Invitational, a multi-woman match ultimately won by Paige. Additional contendership efforts, such as a number one contender's on the April 13, 2015, episode of Raw, also failed to advance her to championship success, with Paige emerging victorious. Her sole recognized wrestling accolade in WWE was the 2013 Slammy Award for Best Dance Moves, shared with Naomi for their Funkadactyls performances. Outside WWE, following her departure in October 2015, Cameron won the AWW Women's Championship once in the independent promotion America World Wrestling, marking her only title reign in professional wrestling. The absence of major titles aligns with Cameron's career trajectory as a midcard performer and entertainer rather than a main-event singles competitor. Her in-ring record in WWE featured frequent losses to established stars like Natalya, Paige, and , limiting opportunities for sustained pushes toward championship contention. In a , she expressed dissatisfaction with her underutilization, noting minimal television appearances and creative stagnation prior to requesting her release, which contributed to stalled momentum. This pattern reflects broader challenges for wrestlers transitioning from dance/ roles to elite in-ring status without commensurate technical development or booking priority.

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