Terri Runnels

Terri Runnels is a former wrestling valet and manager. She spent time in WCW, but is best known for her career in WWE.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Terri Lynne Boatright Runnels
2. Born: October 5, 1966
3. Birthplace: Live Oak, Florida
4. Former wife of Dustin Runnels
5. Known as "Marlena" while a valet for Goldust in the WWF
6. Height: 5'0"
7. Weight: 105 lbs
8. Debuted: 1989
9. Trained by: Terry Taylor, Nancy Benoit, Ole Anderson

Career Notes

After appearing in WCW, Terri debuted in the WWF in 1996. She played the part of Marlena, the cigar smoking wife of Goldust (Dustin Runnels). Terri was the manager of Goldust until 1997 when Luna Vachon was introduced as his new manager. Terri returned in 1998 as the girlfriend of Val Venis, but was later dumped.

Terri went on to have several other feuds and manage other tag teams like The Hardy Boyz and Edge and Christian. Since Terri preferred to remain a manager and not a full fledged wrestler, most of her feuds were settled with we T-shirt contests, lingerie pillow fights and the like. Terri was granted a release from WWE in 2004. She is currently attempting to make a comeback to wrestling and is taking independent bookings.

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