Kelly Kelly Signs WWE Legends Deal

Another familiar face is officially back under the WWE umbrella—at least on paper.

According to Fightful Select, multiple sources within and close to WWE have confirmed that former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly has signed a WWE Legends deal. The agreement brings her back into the fold with WWE in an official capacity, even if she’s not returning to in-ring action.

Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank, hasn’t laced up her boots for WWE since the 2022 Royal Rumble, where she made a surprise appearance. She also returned briefly in Battle Royals in 2019 and 2020, and once picked up a surprise win when she captured the 24/7 Championship during a special guest spot on RAW. But for the most part, she’s stayed away from the squared circle.

Her WWE journey started back in 2006, when she debuted on ECW as the youngest female performer on the roster. Known for her signature “exposé” segments and eye-catching charisma, Kelly quickly became a regular presence across all WWE programming. She eventually captured the Divas Championship in 2011—her only title reign—but it solidified her as one of the most recognizable women in the division during the PG era.

She retired in the summer of 2012 at just 25 years old, stepping away from full-time wrestling to focus on other ventures like modeling, acting, and reality TV—including appearances on WAGS and Days of Our Lives.

Now, with her reported Legends deal, Kelly Kelly joins a list of former WWE stars honored and used for special appearances, merchandise, promotional projects, and documentaries. It’s also a sign that WWE still sees major value in her name—and that she’s officially part of the family again.