Maria Kanellis: Nude in Playboy, Feeling Good

The Playboy cover starring Maria Kanellis will premiere on WWE RAW tomorrow night. From the sound of it, this gorgeous WWE Diva may need to see it herself to believe it.

“When I came into WWE at 22, I came in scared,” she said. “Now I’m standing here with my butt completely naked and guess what? I’m feeling good.”

Odds are that most fans will feel good about the nude pictorial, as well.

“I’m very glamorous in this photo shoot,” Maria said. “I’m very high fashion and it definitely brings out that personality in me and makes me look strong. Our fans don’t necessarily get to see me done up to this extent; they don’t get to see me up close and personal.”

Considering the background of Kanellis, it's impressive that she's made it as far as a WWE ring, let along the cover of the world's most prominent adult magazine: this vixen grew up in Ottawa, Illinois and graduated middle school in a class of 15 students.

“To be on national television is crazy,” she admitted. “To be on the cover of any magazine is insanity, coming from my small town. But to be on the cover of Playboy – that’s a statement.”