Her younger sister Danielle "Dani" Goranson was an All-State softball player for Elk Grove, going an impressive 83–17 with a 1.20 ERA and 284 strikeouts in four seasons.

After she took part in a Triple Threat Match also including Mia Martinez and The Great Cheyenne, the eventual winner.

Melanie still competes for POWW in 2012 and is currently involved in a feud with Stacey Shadows She made her first appearance for SHIMMER Women Athletes back on Volume 21 SPARKLE as she defeated Cherry Bomb in a Dark Match to win a future spot in the Main Roster.

Later in the night she took part in a Fatal 4 Way including Jennifer Blake, Kellie Skater and eventual winner Jessie McKay.

On Volume 31 Melanie Cruise scored a huge win against Allison Danger thanks to the help of her manager Annie Social.

As part of Volume 32 they lost a Tag Team Grudge Match against the Ultimate Punch (Jennifer and Allison).

On July 9, 2015, Cruise made her debut for Global Force Wrestling (GFW), unsuccessfully challenging Santana Garrett for the NWA World Women's Championship.

[7] Cruise made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on the December 4, 2019, episode of Dynamite; joining the group of The Nightmare Collective, led by Brandi Rhodes and including Awesome Kong and Dr. Luther.