The stunning WWE legend was a member of an NFL's cheerleading team before she shot to wrestling fame and started dating one of the world's most famous men
Neil Docking and Liam Llewellyn Sports Trends Writer
17:34, 18 Oct 2025
George Clooney and Stacy Keibler formed one of the world's most attractive couples
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George Clooney and Stacy Keibler formed one of the world's most attractive couples(Image: PA)
Before wowing WWE fans and, quite frankly, anyone with eyes, wrestling legend Stacy Keibler left NFL supporters' jaws on the floor.
Dubbed the 'hottest WWE diva ever' - Keibler got her big break in the squared circle as part of the Nitro Girls in rival wrestling company WCW. But before that, the leggy model began her career in a different sport entirely as a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens in her native Maryland.
The blonde bombshell, who had already made her mark in beauty pageants, joined the squad of the two-time Superbowl champions in 1997 at the age of just 18. There, lifelong fan Keibler caught the eye of A-list celebrities on the side-lines while cheering on her favourite team.
Though she hasn’t worn the team's colours in an official capacity for some time, Keibler, who turned 46 on Tuesday, October 14, remains a huge fan.
"Purple has always been one of my favourite colours, so naturally that was my favourite thing about my Ravens uniform," Keibler told People.com about her cheerleading days in 2020.
Stacy Keibler was a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens
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Stacy Keibler was a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens(Image: NFL)
"My least favourite thing would have to be wearing next to nothing when at times it was freezing and snowing out!"
Approximately two years after her NFL stint began, Keibler entered the world of professional wrestling. She launched her wrestling career by appearing on World Championship Wrestling as Miss Hancock with the Nitro Girls.
But her major career breakthrough came in 2001 when WWE bought WCW. She made an immediate impact as part of the Invasion storyline with fellow WCW goddess Torrie Wilson, joining The Alliance and having matches with the likes of Trish Stratus and Lita.
Ex WWE diva Stacy Keibler used to be NFL cheerleader before wrestling career change
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Former WWE diva Stacy Keibler used to be an NFL cheerleader before her wrestling career change
Stacy Keibler at Wrestlemania X8 with the Dudley Boyz
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Stacy Keibler at Wrestlemania X8 with the Dudley Boyz(Image: Getty Images)
After moving to SmackDown, she was presented as the manager of the iconic Dudley Boyz tag team. And as one of the stars who personified the ‘diva’ era in WWE, she left fans hot under the collar with her skimpy outfits and incredible physique. And who can forget her provocative dances on the announce table?
One of her most memorable moments came while acting as the personal assistant of villainous chairman Vince McMahon. The actress and model was a key part of several storylines alongside the likes of Triple H and Randy Orton, famously receiving an RKO from the latter in 2005.
Keibler, who called time on her wrestling career in 2006, has forayed into acting and has featured in the likes of Bubble Boy , The Comebacks, A Drop of Love, and How I Met Your Mother.
Stacy Keibler and George Clooney
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Stacy Keibler and George Clooney(Image: No credit)
Stacy Keibler earned plenty of fans during her time in WWE
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Stacy Keibler earned plenty of fans during her time in WWE(Image: WireImage)
She started dating Hollywood royalty George Clooney in July 2011, forming one of the most attractive couples on the planet, but they ended their relationship two years later. The split was reportedly amicable, with sources stating Keibler wanted to start a family.
Keibler began dating Future Ads CEO Jared Pobre in autumn 2013. They were married in March 2014 in Mexico and have welcomed two daughters and a son.
Keibler did not win any championships during her wrestling career, but won the Babe of the Year award in 2004. Since then, she has made a handful of sporadic appearances on WWE, while being given credit for boosting the show’s ratings in the early noughties.
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She made a surprise return to induct Wilson into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019, before she was indicted herself in 2023, by both Wilson and Mick Foley at the official ceremony ahead of WrestleMania 39.