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Veronica Lane
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On a few episodes of WWE NXT on the WWE Network this past spring and summer, fans saw a backstage announcer by the name of Veronica Lane. Though her appearances were brief, she was impressive and many fans were looking forward to seeing her jump start her WWE career in this role. Unfortunately, it was not to be as she announced on September 2, 2014 that she had opted to part ways with the sports-entertainment organization to pursue other endeavors.
"Today I have made the decision to close a chapter of my life and begin the next. My time with WWE was an experience I will never forget and I will always cherish those memories," Lane wrote on Twitter. "However, I am ready to move forward towards my goals and life aspirations. I am beyond thankful for the continual love and support from coworkers, friends, and fans. Thank you for everything."
Lane, whose real name is Erika Ann Hammond, was a pageant model from Texas who WWE signed to a developmental contract in 2013. In February, the sports-entertainment organization held auditions for potential Divas in Los Angeles, California, featuring women that had been recruited from modeling agencies. The ladies ranged from models, aspiring actresses and dancers, one of whom was Hammond. The accomplished entertainer impressed talent scouts as she was signed to a developmental contract in June—C.J. Perry (known as Lana), Eva Marie, JoJo Offerman and Brittany Fetkin (known on WWE NXT as Devin Taylor) were also signed to deals.
Lane made her wrestling debut on October 17, 2013 at a WWE NXT live event, where she participated in Six-Diva Tag Team Match. Inspired by her background, she adopted a beauty contestant character at live events—she never competed on television. An undisclosed injury put her on the sidelines, which led to her becoming a backstage announcer.
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Former WWE NXT Diva Veronica Lane is accused of having an affair with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson
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Joseph Fauria, a tight end for the Detroit Lions, Tweeted and deleted about Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson stealing his girlfriend last week. Fauria has been dating Erika Hammond, who to wrestling fans is known better as Veronica Lane on WWE NXT. She appeared as a wrestler, ring announcer and backstage interviewer for WWE's developmental branch before opting to part ways with the sports-entertainment organization in September to pursue other endeavors.
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Over the last couple months, Hammond has posted multiple photos on Instagram of herself and Fauria and plenty of Lions gear, but other than that not much has been written online about the couple. Or former couple as it may be. Fauria’s Tweet implies that Hammond has switched teams and gotten with Wilson. Fauria went so far as to include Brennan Clay in the message, who accused his wife of having an affair with Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray—and later posted alleged sexts between the two. He had his own response.
"SWERVE ON THESE .....well you know," Clay wrote to Fauria.
Fauria walked back his Tweet, saying he "didn't have all the facts."
I apologize for what I said last night. I make mistakes. I didn't have all the facts & emotions got the best of me," Fauria wrote. "Where's Herm Edwards when ya need em? #neverpresssend."
Hammond hasn’t Tweeted about the issue yet, but she did share a Vine of Fauria twerking after scoring a touchdown last Sunday. That message, however, was later deleted.
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