Marie gained fame on the professional wrestling show ECW in the late 1990s before transitioning to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in the early 2000s. She opened an OnlyFans account in early august 2026 and immediately received support from many long-time wrestling fans.

The mother of two retired in 2005 to work as a nurse, caring for individuals with dementia. She now states that her income from nursing and OnlyFans is even higher than what she earned as a WWE wrestler.

Dawn Marie gained fame in ECW in the late 1990s before moving to WWE in the 2000s.

Speaking with the British newspaper Sportmail, Marie said one of the reasons she decided to join OnlyFans was a severe, long-standing neck injury, which made her concerned about being unable to continue working full-time.

"As you get older, your neck can't take it anymore. I've always been in a lot of neck pain, so I thought maybe I needed to prepare for the future," Marie said. "I'm a single mother, I have two children, and they're about to go to college, so why not earn a little extra?"

Marie noted that fan reactions since she joined OnlyFans have been positive. Hundreds of subscribers pay 12,95 USD monthly to follow and chat with the former wrestling star. She recounted: "I often hear things like: 'I used to be your biggest fan when I was 12,' or 'You were the one whose picture I had on my wall when I was 16.' These are the men and women who are now on my OnlyFans, and I can chat with them."

Marie asserted that her page does not post explicit sexual content and will not cross that line in the future, regardless of potential earnings. However, she stated that subscribers can still enjoy sensual content. "I was a stripper in the 1980s, when that profession wasn't considered normal yet. So, the realm of sexuality is not new to me, and I know what I'm getting into," she said.

The female wrestler photographed with John Cena in a classic episode of WWE SmackDown.

A member of the Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame also stated she is unconcerned by malicious online comments regarding her joining OnlyFans at 55. Marie said her children do not object to her decision, and she dismissed speculation that she is facing financial difficulties and joined OnlyFans out of desperation.

Marie added that nursing provides good income. The former wrestler currently works at a management level, overseeing the operation of a dementia care unit. Marie plans to continue nursing part-time, not due to financial need but viewing the work as a passion.

While she enjoys her main job, the former WWE star said she also enjoys connecting with fans through OnlyFans and is grateful to the platform for allowing her more time at home with her family.

Marie photographed with her former on-screen rival Torrie Wilson at a wrestling fan event in 2024. Photo: Instagram / Dawn Marie

Marie photographed with her former on-screen rival Torrie Wilson at a wrestling fan event in 2024. Photo: Instagram / Dawn Marie

Long-time WWE fans likely remember Marie most for her prolonged feud with Torrie Wilson on SmackDown. The two feuded for months after Marie married Al, Wilson's real-life father, in a storyline crafted for the show. This plot point garnered significant audience attention.

The nurse from New Jersey left WWE in 2005 after becoming pregnant and sued the company for unlawful contract termination. The lawsuit was settled out of court by both parties in 2007. Before joining WWE, Marie worked at ECW, where she was known for managing Lance Storm and her multi-year rivalry with Francine.

Besides Marie, other wrestling stars currently active on OnlyFans include: Matt Riddle, Amanda "Mandy Rose" Saccomanno, and Elayna Black, previously known as Cora Jade.

By Hong Duy (according to Daily Mail)