Who was this Former WWE Star Ashley Massaro Named in Newly Released Epstein Files?

Massaro’s name appears in a 2020 complaint filed with federal authorities that was included in the newly disclosed pages from the Epstein Files, part of the roughly 3.5 million pages of court filings, correspondence and investigative notes released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

According to the unverified passage, an anonymous claimant alleged that Massaro and a friend were “working for Maxwell and Mechella from Miami, Florida”, and referenced disturbing events tied to Epstein’s island. The passage includes graphic language and descriptions that have not been corroborated by independent evidence or legal proceedings, and the mention of Massaro does not imply that she committed any crime or was involved in Epstein’s criminal conduct.

Ashley Massaro, born July 26, 1979, was a celebrated professional wrestler and reality television personality who first gained prominence after winning WWE’s Diva Search competition in 2005. She went on to become one of the company’s most recognizable female performers during her tenure, capturing fan attention with her athleticism and charisma.

Massaro competed regularly on WWE programming, including Raw and SmackDown, and was known for her matches against top rivals of the era. After leaving WWE, she remained a popular figure in the wrestling community and made occasional returns to wrestling-related projects and appearances.

Beyond the ring, Massaro’s life included advocacy and personal struggles. In 2016, she submitted a sworn affidavit in a lawsuit alleging she had been drugged and sexually assaulted by a U.S. military doctor during a WWE tour in 2006 an allegation WWE denied and that was ultimately dismissed in court.

The complaint in which Massaro’s name appears was part of investigative material submitted in connection with the long-running federal inquiry into Epstein and Maxwell’s sex trafficking operations. Epstein, a convicted child sex offender, was awaiting trial on federal charges when he died in 2019, and Maxwell was later convicted in 2021 for her role in recruiting and abusing underage girls.

The referenced passages include allegations of abuse and unsettling scenarios tied to Epstein’s private island, though these statements come from an anonymous claimant and are not corroborated by verified evidence. Legal experts and DOJ officials have emphasized that names appearing in the files do not mean criminal liability, and many citations reflect hearsay, investigative leads, or third-party allegations rather than established fact.

Because Massaro died by suicide on May 16, 2019, she cannot respond to or clarify the reference, and there are no charges or investigations pertaining to her arising from the Epstein Files release.

Massaro’s inclusion in the Epstein documents however indirect or unverified has prompted mixed reactions among fans and commentators. Some wrestling fans have expressed frustration that her memory is now tied to such a controversial disclosure, while others have urged careful distinction between unproven mentions and substantiated facts.

Wrestling communities on social platforms have reflected on her career and tragic passing, underscoring the need to remember her contributions to sports entertainment. Many commentators noted that Massaro’s story is defined by both professional success and personal challenges, and that mention in court-related documents should not be conflated with guilt or criminal involvement.

Massaro’s mention comes as part of the largest release of Epstein-related documents to date, which has also drawn attention to high-profile names from business, politics, entertainment and public life. The files containing emails, witness statements, and various forms of correspondence offer insight into investigations of Epstein and Maxwell, though many records remain highly redacted and subject to ongoing review.

Despite intense public interest, U.S. Justice Department officials have reiterated that the release of names and statements does not equate to legal findings, and that many references in the files reflect unverified allegations or broad investigative scope rather than confirmed conduct.