Trivia
- Shelley married her nutritionist and coach, John Romano, in 1993. The couple divorced a few years later.
- Shelley's role model is actress Marlee Matlin, who is also deaf.
- Shelley's favorite American Gladiator events were Skytrack and The Wall.
- Shelley suffers from bipolar disorder.
- Shelley appeared on the cover of Deaf Life magazine in July of 1991 and in December of 1992.
- Shelley's American Gladiators training partner was Zap.
- In August of 1993 Shelley's life story was told in Muscular Development magazine. She also appeared on the magazine's cover.
- Shelley appeared on the cover of Female Bodybuilding magazine in March 1993, along with fellow Gladiator Diamond.
- She appeared on the cover of Muscular Development magazine in February of 1994 with fellow Gladiators Diamond and Zap.
- Shelley has a "Bacon Number" of 2.
Shelley was in Hot Shots! Part Deux with Martin Sheen,
Martin was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. - Shelley appeared as herself (Siren) in Hot Shots! Part Deux in 1993 along with fellow Gladiator Zap.
Quotes
- (On deaf actress Marlee Matlin)
Shelley: I totally admire her for what she's doing. She helps dispel the ignorance some people have about the deaf. - (On why her deafness is an asset to bodybuilding)
Shelley: I'm totally focused and never distracted. Nobody can mentally psych me out! - Shelley: I have been fortunate in overcoming a serious hearing loss to succeed in many athletic endeavors.
- (On her first day as an American Gladiator)
Shelley: When I came out, the entire audience had their hands in the air and they were pounding on the bleachers. It brought tears to my eyes, because I felt so totally accepted. - Shelley: The only thing I can't do is hear.
