Candice Michelle works behind the scenes for TNA Wrestling as an agent, helping wrestlers put their matches together and expand their characters. TNA held Thursday Night iMPACT! events in Sacramento, California at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on May 14 and May 15. Candice posted a video on Instagram from backstage at one of the shows talking about helping talent put together four matches.
“Jesus go before me and after me, take me to who needs me and protect me from those that don’t,” Michelle wrote in caption. “Grateful for the work @tnawrestling.”
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Check out these photos of Candice Michelle, an American emotional alignment specialist, motivational speaker, mother, former professional wrestler, former actress and former model. She is under contract to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (abbreviated as TNA Wrestling or TNA) in a behind-the-scenes role, working as an agent.
Candice Michelle shows off a pin a fan from China personally gave to her while meeting her at The Good Chiropractor House of Healing in Austin, Texas. Candice posted this photo on May 17, 2026, on Instagram Stories and wrote, “Had an incredible loop @tnamerch and wore my pin to protect me; from @penguincheng from china.”
When Candice Michelle broke into WWE in November 2004 under the character of a make-up artist, very few people anticipated her being anything more than eye candy. Listening to the whispers of doubt, she devoted herself to proving her critics wrong. Less than three years of stepping foot inside the squared circle for the first time, she reached the pinnacle of the professional wrestling industry by capturing the WWE Women’s Championship.
Candice Michelle with PenguinCheng at The Good Chiropractor House of Healing in Austin, Texas. Candice posted this photo on May 13, 2026, on Instagram and wrote, “I prayed God expand my reach from the north to the south to the east and the west and whoever needs me. He sent @penguincheng all the way from China. What an incredible blessing for me too. He learned English to hear my promos and understand my music. He now teaches English and inspires young kids to learn it and travel the world like he does! May you @penguincheng be blessed on top and rising and this next hour journey! Thank you for your trust in me!! it may have took 20years but it was worth every second we had together!!”
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She was born Candice Michelle Beckman on September 30, 1978 (age 47) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. When Beckman was 19 years old, she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in show business. She studied theater arts at Santa Monica College and gained acting experience at Piero Dusa Acting Conservatory in Santa Monica, California. It was during this time that Beckman adopted her middle name, Michelle, as her stage surname and became Candice Michelle.
Candice Michelle snaps a stunning a selfie from her kitchen on May 13, 2026. The TNA Wrestling agent posted this photo on Instagram Stories and wrote, “@tnawrestling meets @tmz_tv @insidetheringtmz.”
After finding some success in modeling and acting, Michelle applied for WWE’s $250,000 Raw Diva Search in 2004. Though not chosen as one of the final 10 contestants, WWE officials felt that Michelle had potential and offered her a contract. At first, Michelle’s limited wrestling ability restricted her to non-competitive roles. While she enjoyed the attention she was getting, Michelle regarded herself as more than eye candy.
Candice Michelle with her three daughters on Mother’s Day. She posted this photo on May 10, 2026, on Instagram and wrote, “Psalm 34:1 Happy Mother’s Day.”
After undergoing extensive wrestling training from former Four Horsemen enforcer Arn Anderson, she became a legitimate threat in the women’s division. At Vengeance: Night of Champions on June 24, 2007, Michelle validated her worth when she defeated Melina for the WWE Women’s Championship, becoming the first person from the Diva Search to win a title.
Candice Michelle poses in front of a TNA sign at TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas on January 15, 2026. The former WWE Women’s Champion posted this photo on Instagram and wrote, “I am TNA!”
The victory capped off her incredible evolution into a dominant professional wrestler. Michelle kept her pretty face along the way as she appeared on the cover of Playboy and starred in multiple GoDaddy commercials that aired during the Super Bowl.
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Candice Michelle shows off her outfit for TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas on January 15, 2026. (Photo from Michelle’s Instagram Stories)
Candice Michelle appeared on camera for the premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC as she was introduced by Gia Miller at ringside as “multi-time women’s champion Candice Michelle.” Click here to see her TV appearance.
Candice Michelle shows off her outfit for a meet & greet at TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 22, 2026. Candice posted this photo on Instagram Stories and wrote, “#SOGOOD @tnawrestling.”
Candice Michelle posing at a waterfall for a photo shoot. This photo shoot took place before she joined WWE in 2004, but the year and source of the photo is unclear.
In 1999, Candice moved from Wisconsin to Los Angeles, California to become a professional model and actress. This is one of numerous photo shoots she did during this time period in her life.
Candice Michelle shows off her “#Bestself” in this bikini selfie from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2021. (Photo from Michelle’s Instagram Stories)
Candice Michelle photo shoot with the WWE Women’s Championship at Raw at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 25, 2007. This photo shoot took place one day after Michelle beat Melina at Vengeance: Night of Champions to capture the WWE Women’s Championship. Click here to see highlights from their title match. (Photo from WWE.com – Classic Candice Michelle photos)
Candice posted this photo on October 21, 2025, on Instagram along with a video message on being consistent. She wrote, “Consistency ≠ Constant
“Consistency + Time = Results. My favorite equation.
“But here’s the truth — consistency doesn’t mean constant. Life is happening while you’re trying to stay on track. Kids get sick. Work calls. Accidents happen. Someone needs you right now.
“Don’t confuse interruptions with failure. Consistency is about coming back, not never falling off. It’s about showing up again and again — with faith, flexibility, and forgiveness.
“So today, leave the worry, doubt, and fear out of it. Keep moving forward — imperfectly consistent, beautifully human.”
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After losing the WWE Women’s Championship to Beth Phoenix at No Mercy on October 7, 2007, Michelle remained a top contender for the prestigious title, but a string of injuries prevented her from regaining the success she achieved before. WWE released Michelle from her contract on June 19, 2009.
Candice Michelle considers motorboating herself before heading to the Playboy Golf Lingerie and Pajama Party at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California on March 19, 2011. The April 2006 Playboy cover girL posted this photo on Twitter and wrote, “I think I can motorboat myself before the @playboygolf party.”
Michelle retired from wrestling following her departure from WWE and transitioned into motherhood. She had married KenGee Ehrlich, a chiropractor from Los Angeles, California, on May 7, 2005, and changed her personal name to Candice Ehrlich. They are the parents of three daughters: AkiAnne Rose, born May 23, 2010; Ryumi Grace, born October 20, 2012; and Aloha Von Ehrlich, born July 17, 2015.
Candice Michelle at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2021. She posted this bikini photo on January 23, 2021, on Instagram and wrote, “Every storm in your life is followed by a rainbow!”
“I have always loved the heat of a wrestling match. This is the part of the match where you get the living crap beat out of you! In every match of life we go through the heat! Whenever i’m there i just remember that this is where the growth happens. Where you gain grit and stamina. You must push through to the hold cause the comeback is on the other side of that! Love ya Champs…”
“For me, it’s been an awesome transition,” Michelle said in a 2011 interview. “I think it’s because I loved my time at the WWE. I loved the people I worked with, and I felt blessed there. And then when my release happened, I think it came at a perfect time in my life. I don’t think I was quite ready to say, ‘I’m done,’ but when they released me, I realized that my life had a new venture. And then when motherhood came along, it was the best thing in the world.”
Candice Michelle is ready for TV backstage at a TNA Wrestling event in Nashville, Tennessee in February 2025. Makeup artist Virginia Diez posted these photos of the former WWE Women’s Champion on Instagram and wrote, “Glam for stunner @mrs_candice_michelle @tnawrestling @amc_tv
“TV glam hits a little different, studio lighting is unforgiving and it eats soft color. So my goal is not “just add more makeup”… it is strategic layering… still my signature softness just calibrated for TV.”
Candice Michelle showing off the Mickie James “Ghost Rider” – T-Shirt backstage at a televised TNA Wrestling event in Nashville, Tennessee in February 2025. She posted this photo on February 21, 2026, on Instagram and revealed that she worked behind the scenes as a match agent.
Michelle wrote, “Sneak peak behind the curtain of an Agent for @tnawrestling Picture this: A weekend packed with passion and history. At TNA Wrestling, I got to agent matches while reuniting with my Diva sisters—Maria Kanellis, Mickie James, and Victoria (Foxy)—friends for over 20 years! Witnessing Arianna Grace jump into Santino Marella’s arms after her first title win was pure magic.
“Then, off to Zanies, celebrating Tommy Dreamer’s birthday with Santino, Nick & Ryan Nemeth, and Mickie singing Hardcore Country, hosted by the iconic Stevie D. Backstage, meeting Jelly Roll and seeing Trey Miguel’s tear-filled title win, hugging Teddy Swims—unforgettable moments.
“I also got to agent two phenomenal matches—Indi Hartwell vs. Elegance Brand and Tasha vs. Jada. These talents blew me away. Wrestling, family, comedy, and inspiration—what a ride!”
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In a post on Instagram on January 24, 2026, Candice Michelle indicated that she’s affiliated with TNA. Michelle posted these photos of herself wearing a headset at a TNA event and wrote, “Agent, talent, or something in between? The next chapter is closer than you think… #StayTuned.”
Mila Moore commented, “My sexy agent!!” Michelle replied, “your the best! fire emoji).”
In professional wrestling, “agents” are backstage personnel (often retired wrestlers) acting as liaisons between management and wrestlers to structure matches and storylines.
Candice Michelle makes her entrance on Raw at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 19, 2007. (Photo from Candice Michelle’s profile on WWE.com)
Michelle’s entrance was not shown on television as Raw returned from a commercial break while she was in the ring. She then spoke on the mic and called out WWE Women’s Champion Melina for writing in a blog that Playboy cover models can’t compete with her in the ring.
“I myself am a Playboy cover model and if she has a problem with women like me, then just come out here, Melina, and do something about it,” Michelle said.
Melina appeared on stage and the two exchanged some vicious insults. Michelle then challenged Melina to a Bra and Panties Match with no title on the line, which Melina accepted. Melina then stormed the ring and their Bra and Panties Match was shown in progress after a commercial break. Click here to see their verbal and physical encounter.
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