Dawn Marie

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (2002–2005)

In April 2002, Psaltis began negotiating with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), eventually agreeing to a deal. She made her World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) television debut on the May 30 episode of SmackDown! as Vince McMahon's legal assistant. She debuted with the name "Dawn Marie Rinaldi" although it was quickly shortened to the original "Dawn Marie". In her initial storyline, she briefly feuded with Stacy Keibler over McMahon's affections until McMahon turned over the General Manager position to his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, which was followed shortly by Keibler's departure for the Raw brand.

Psaltis would begin a controversial feud with Torrie Wilson in 2002 until early 2003. In the course of the angle, Psaltis developed a relationship with Wilson's real-life father Al Wilson. On the edition of November 7 of SmackDown!, Psaltis became engaged to Al. In December, Psaltis would attempt to bribe Wilson by inviting her to a hotel one night; if she arrived, she would break off the engagement. Footage of the event would later be shown at the Armageddon pay-per-view. Despite this, as part of the angle, the couple remained engaged, and the two got married on the January 2, 2003, episode of SmackDown!. Wilson defeated Psaltis to seemingly end their feud at the Royal Rumble in 2003 in what was billed as a Stepmother vs. Stepdaughter match.

After being on hiatus from SmackDown! programming, Psaltis returned in September 2004 and began a new storyline with Miss Jackie, involving whether she and Jackie's fiancée, Charlie Haas, had an affair. Psaltis won the match, but afterward, Haas confirmed their affair and broke off both relationships.

Independent circuit (2005–2012)

After leaving WWE, on November 5, 2005, a visibly pregnant Psaltis appeared at the ECW reunion event Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign, which was unaffiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment, holding the key for the main event steel cage match between Jerry Lynn and Justin Credible. The match was won by Justin Credible after Psaltis, Jason Knight, and Lance Storm interfered on his behalf. Marie made her in-ring debut on the March 22, 2008, episode of Women Superstars Uncensored, competing in the WSU/NWS J-Cup Tournament and being managed by the villainous Tammy Lynn Sytch, but losing to Becky Bayless in the first round. Marie made appearance for UWE at their pay-per-view Meltdown', on July 21, 2012, managing Kevin Murphy and Richie Nightmare against "The Thrill Seeker" Sage Strong and The Mercenary whom was managed by Tommy Dreamer.

On the March 6, 2010, episode of Women Superstars Uncensored, Marie was inducted into the "Women Superstars Uncensored" Hall of Fame by Alicia.

Return to WWE (2024) At NXT Halloween Havoc on October 27, 2024, NXT general manager Ava announced that Marie would make her return to WWE as a special guest referee for a hardcore match between Jaida Parker and Lola Vice at NXT 2300 following which she made an appearance on the November 6 episode of NXT. This was her first appearance in WWE since her departure in 2005 and her first appearance on the NXT brand.

Other media Psaltis starred in The Vampire Carmilla, a 1999 independent film. In 2008, she appeared in the second installment of Paul Heyman's The Heyman Hustle video blog, which featured her and Heyman on the streets of New York City during the winter season, with Psaltis wearing only a bikini under a fur coat. Psaltis appears as a playable character in the games ECW Hardcore Revolution, ECW Anarchy Rulz and WWE WrestleMania XIX.

Personal life While wrestling in ECW, Psaltis took one college class a semester because of her love of learning and reading.

Psaltis began dating Simon Diamond in October 1998.

Later, Psaltis met Matthew DaMatta, whom she married in 2005 in Las Vegas. The case was reportedly settled in late 2007.

Championships and accomplishments Women Superstars Uncensored WSU Hall of Fame (2010) WrestleCrap Gooker Award (2003) – "Al Wilson" feud with Torrie Wilson Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2025