Midajah, pronounced Me-day-jah (Melinda Midajah) was introduced to us in early 2000 as one of 3 young ladies known as Big Poppa Pump's "freaks." Adapting quickly and eager to learn even to the point of training at the WCW Powerplant she has gone on to survive as Poppa's one and only "freak."

The seductive Aries, born on March 23 in Seattle, Washington is a blend of Spanish and Norwegian heritage. While moving several times between Seattle and Mexico during her younger years she discovered a love for being in front of a camera. At her mother's urging she moved back to Mexico with cousins for her final 2 years of high school and became fluent in Spanish. Besides her studies Midajah landed major roles in 2 Latin films co-starring in "Thirst For Revenge" and a horror movie called "A Cult Dimension." "I was a star in Mexico, but that means nothing to Americans, because they have never seen these movies."

After graduating from high school she returned to Seattle and attended Shoreline Community College and eventually transferred to the University Of Washington. While studying business administration she realized that she really wanted to be an English-Spanish translator. Moving to Los Angeles she received a translator certification and began work as a translator in a workman's compensation office. She also began modeling and worked on the side as a makeup artist.

During her stay in LA she captured the attention of people in the fitness industry because she was different and ethnic. Loving the fitness world Midajah earned a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994. Obtaining more and more jobs in fitness training she eventually had to quit her translating job. She signed a contract with a body-building supplement company and worked in trade shows and personal appearances.

In December 1999 a WCW representative was in Los Angeles to audition women in the fitness industry for possible roles in the Nitro Girls. After being hired she was introduced to Steiner who immediately wanted to make her one of his "freaks." As his valet Midajah has gotten closer to Scott than most people. "He's very intimidating and strong-minded, so nobody stands in his way." Although Scott terrifies most people she has become his trusted confidant. "Not a lot of people have the opportunity to get too close to him because he doesn't allow them to. He's a very private person and everyone respects that. He does talk to me though. Actually if anyone needs anything from him, they ask me to talk to him."

Midajah is unsure how the audience perceives her saying "I haven't really gotten to do a lot in the ring besides prance around... I don't know if the fans see me as very sexy or what." Recently she has gotten into the action more and says "I love being directly involved in the matches" and "I love what I'm doing right now" but adds that "I don't really see myself as a wrestler though."

Bio information credited to *RingBabes.com* & *Official Women of Wrestling*

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