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Shelly Martinez recently detailed her problems with Batista from when they were part of the WWE roster in the 2000s.
The issues between them began when the six-time world champion was dating Melina. Martinez said the two stars were having relationship problems, and Melina once vented about it in front of her after a show.
Speaking to WSI's James Romero, the former WWE star recalled how she caught Batista listening in on their conversation:
"She [Melina] was venting to me one day after a show," stated Martinez. "And then I opened the door and he [Batista] was like listening on us. I was like, 'Ew.' So that didn't help his situation on how I viewed him. I was real short with him after that because that's my homegirl." (0:52-1:04)
She also noted that the WWE legend started becoming irritated with her following the incident. However, Martinez maintained that she still supported Melina despite Batista's backstage behavior:
"Then he started getting annoyed, 'Oh, it's like you and Melina have the same mind.' It's like, 'No dude, you're a d**k to my girlfriend. Not cool. I'm going to have her back,'" recalled Martinez. (1:06-1:17)
Their real-life heat ultimately grew to the point that Martinez received her release from WWE after a heated altercation with the WrestleMania main-eventer.
Batista and Shelly Martinez have since buried the hatchet
In November 2011, the two stars gained closure when they met at a movie premiere. Martinez had a positive conversation with the wrestler-turned-actor, and both of them took a photo together afterward.
The former WWE star briefly mentioned what they said to each other back then:
"On 11/11/11, I went to a red carpet premiere for the movie 'Immortals,' and he was there." Martinez continued, "I went up to him, and I was like, 'Hey, you know, I just want to say — positive vibes to you, and everything, blah blah blah.' And we had this conversation, I go, 'You probably think I'm crazy.' He goes, 'Oh, you must not know my mom then!' We had this conversation and we took a picture together." (9:46-10:09)
Interestingly, Martinez recently criticized CM Punk as well. You can read more about that story here.
While using any quotes from this article, please credit WSI and give a H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.
