Melinda Midajah McCullum, a renowned American personal trainer, fitness model, and former professional wrestling manager, is best known for her appearances with World Championship Wrestling from 1999 to 2001, where she was known by her ring name, Midajah.
Prior to her wrestling career, McCullum received a certification in personal training and nutrition in 1994 and worked as a personal fitness trainer with several companies. She also worked with a bodybuilding supplement company, making personal appearances and participating in trade shows.
Between 1997 and 2000, McCullum was the cover model for several fitness magazines, including Iron Man, MuscleMag, and Muscular Development.
In 1999, McCullum's agent, Rich Minzer, introduced her to Terry Taylor, an agent with World Championship Wrestling, who was recruiting fitness models. Taylor subsequently hired McCullum to serve as a valet for the New World Order stable.
McCullum joined World Championship Wrestling in December 1999 and made her professional wrestling debut in 2000 under the ring name Midajah as part of a group of fitness models known as the nWo Girls. She transitioned into being the valet of Scott Steiner, who nicknamed her his "Freak", and became part of the Magnificent Seven.
After WCW was acquired by WWE in March 2001, Midajah went on to participate in fitness competitions and model for fitness magazines such as Muscle & Fitness.
In 2002, McCullum joined World Wrestling All-Stars and resumed managing Scott Steiner and Perry Saturn. She made her in-ring debut on April 7, 2002, defeating Queen Bee in a singles match.
McCullum's early life was marked by her participation in beauty pageants and work as a child actress. She is the eldest of four children and is of Norwegian, Irish, Spanish, and French descent. She attended school in both America and Mexico and speaks Spanish fluently.
After leaving the professional wrestling profession, McCullum worked as an interpreter and was formerly married to the American bodybuilder Michael O'Hearn.
