Candice Michelle Admits She Wrestled WWE Matches Without Proper Training

Candice Michelle has revealed one of the most surprising details about her WWE career — admitting that she entered the ring for matches before fully learning how to wrestle.

While speaking to Chris Van Vliet about her early time in WWE, Candice opened up about how the structure of the Divas-era system often left performers learning on the job rather than receiving traditional wrestling school preparation. That reality forced her to adapt quickly while already performing on television. She explained that when she first started wrestling, she wasn’t fully prepared in the way many fans might assume.

“I remember going out there and wrestling with not knowing how to wrestle.”

Candice went on to clarify that many fans believe she had been trained by several well-known names during her WWE tenure. However, she said those claims weren’t accurate when it came to her earliest development in the ring. She explained that despite the perception, she didn’t receive formal early training from many of the names often listed in her history.

“None of them trained me… I was trained by none of them.”

Instead, Candice said she learned through repetition, observation, and sheer determination. She described finding ways to practice whenever possible — including renting a wrestling ring on her own just to get more experience.

That trial-and-error process helped shape her into a competitor who eventually captured the WWE Women’s Championship. However, her comments also shed light on the challenges faced by many women during the Divas era, when structured training opportunities weren’t always available.

Despite those hurdles, Candice managed to carve out a successful career, proving that persistence played a major role in her development. Looking back now, her comments offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at how different the system was during that time — and how much the training environment has evolved since then.

Do you think WWE’s training system has improved enough compared to the Divas Era, or do you believe talent still faces similar challenges today? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation