Shelly Martinez is stepping out of the wrestling ring and into the world of horrorthis time, for a shot at becoming the Face of Halloween.
The former WWE and ECW star is currently ranked #2 in her group in a nationwide competition celebrating all things spine-chilling. Fans have until Thursday, October 2 at 7PM PDT to cast their votes and help push her into the final round.
The grand prize? Its the stuff of horror dreams$13,000, a feature in Rue Morgue magazine, and the chance to meet three legends of the genre: Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Lillard, and Kane Hodder.
Martinez, whos no stranger to embracing dark aesthetics and eerie vibes, fits right in with the competitions theme of honoring horror fandom.
The winner of the Peoples Choice vote will join Jamie Lee Curtis at a charity event, take part in a ghost hunt alongside Kane Hodder, and meet Matthew Lillard in a private horror-themed meetup. But thats not allRue Morgue magazine will also feature the champion in an exclusive photoshoot, making them a permanent fixture in horror history. Organizers broke down the prize experience like this:
Theres also a twistKane Hodder himself will select an additional horror fan to join the winner for a paranormal investigation. Its part of what theyre calling Kanes Choice, offering a second shot at horror immortality. As horror icon Kane Hodder put it:
Martinez has been rallying fans to vote, hoping to lock down the win and solidify her place not just in wrestling historybut horror culture as well.
If you want to help Shelly Martinez haunt the pages of Rue Morgue and claim her spot among horror royalty, cast your vote before the clock strikes 7PM PDT on October 2.
Do you think Shelly Martinez has what it takes to be the new face of Halloween? Who would you want to ghost hunt withJamie Lee Curtis, Kane Hodder, or Matthew Lillard? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know.
