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WWE icon and sex symbol sparks concern with 'unhinged' interview after resurfacing at fan expo
One of the most iconic female stars from WWE 's Attitude Era has shocked fans after resurfacing for a bizarre interview at a wrestling expo.
Terri Runnels, 58, was recently interviewed by Ring The Belle's DS Shin, who called their chat his 'most unhinged interview ever.'
The former WWE Hardcore champion appeared erratic and was easily distracted, occasionally slurring some of her words.
At one point, she pulled a random fan over and started interviewing him herself as a stunned Shin stood by awkwardly.
The blonde bombshell also made some sexually-charged remarks about the microphone she was holding.
She also started doing squats after complaining that she'd lost her derriere due to weight loss.
At the end of the interview, Terri burst into a song and started singing Anita Ward's Ring My Bell.
Earlier this week, Shin admitted on X (formerly Twitter) that he was 'scared' to post the interview to his YouTube channel.
Fans on social media were divided over the interview, with some expressing concern, while others praised Terri for being so unfiltered.
'This was uncomfortable to watch,' wrote one, while another said, 'She's weird as f**k.'
'Her randomly bringing someone over for an interview is crazy work,' wrote another.
A fourth commented, 'Terri is so eccentric, I'm actually so here for it lol.'
Another wrote, 'Omg this is the most chaotic interview I have ever seen on Ring The Belle. This was wild!'
Terri debuted in the WWE in 1996 as the character Marlena alongside her then-husband Dustin Runnels, aka Goldust.
After her arc as Marlena was over, she returned to the ring under her real name and worked with Val Venis.
She was best known for her sex appeal and managerial skills and went on to manage a host of top names in the company.
Many wrestling fans will remember her stints managing The Hardy Boyz, Perry Saturn, Edge and Christian, and Raven.
She also had a few memorable feuds with other wrestling divas at the time, most notably The Kat and Trish Stratus.
After stepping away from the ring, Terri worked as a backstage interviewer for WWE until her departure from the company in 2004.
Terri is also known for her romances with various wrestlers, including ex-husband Goldust, Brian Pillman, and New Jack.
While she never became the WWE Women's Champion, she did briefly hold the Hardcore Championship.
Terri's outing comes just weeks after fellow Attitude era legend Sable (real name Rena Lesnar) resurfaced in public.
Despite her immense fame and popularity, the three-time Playboy covergirl quit the wrestling business for good in 2004 and completely vanished from the spotlight.
In 2006, she married her third husband, WWE and UFC legend Brock Lesnar, and relocated to a secluded farm in Canada to be a fulltime wife and mother to their two children.
However, Rena, now 57, resurfaced last month alongside Brock at a private country music party.
The former WWF Women's Champion looked unrecognizable during the outing for one significant reason.
Her signature long blonde hair was no more, with Rena now rocking honey brown tresses instead.
As for Rena, wrestling fans were blown away by how beautiful and elegant she still looked despite spending decades away from the squared circle.
'Omg Sable looks AMAZING. Need her in the WWE Hall of Fame immediately please,' gushed one.
'She looks better today than she did 20+ years ago,' wrote another.
'Still fine as hell,' wrote a third, while another fan exclaimed, 'She's still absolutely beautiful.'
'Kids, the woman on the right made a helluva lot of money and actually got more ratings than your faves today ever did, back in her day,' lectured one wrestling fan.
