Runnels was originally a make-up artist for CNN, and worked in the same studios in which episodes of WCW were taped. When WCW was purchased by Ted Turner in 1988, booker Ole Anderson invited her to become part of the roster. Terri debuted in 1990 as Miss Alexandra York, (a name Terri created at lunch one day with Tony Schiavone) an accountant who led the WCW faction known as the York Foundation. Read more...

Terri debuted in the World Wrestling Federation at the 1996 Royal Rumble as Marlena. Terri came up with the name and also had to petition Vince to allow her to smoke the cigars she wanted to bring to the ring. Terri loved smoking cigars in her private time and thought that would be perfect for the androgynous character that she thought of to compliment her husband's character "Goldust". Terri thought Read more...

It was reported in April 2008 that Terri will be making her comeback to wrestling after a 4 year absence . She is taking bookings through the talent booking company Integrity Bookings and also through Highspots.com . So far UWF Live have stated on their website that Terri will be appearing for their promotions May 1st and 2nd shows in Virginia.