Kelani Jordan

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Kelani Jordan
Birth nameLea Mitchell [1]
Born (1998-10-22) 22 October 1998 (age 25) [1]
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. [1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kelani Jordan [2]
Lea Mitchell [3]
Billed height5 ft 5 in (165 cm) [2]
Billed fromBoynton Beach, Florida [2]
Trained by WWE Performance Center [3]
Sara Del Rey [3]
DebutOctober 28, 2022 [3]

Lea Mitchell (born October 22, 1998) is an American professional wrestler and former artistic gymnast. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Kelani Jordan and is the current and inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion in her first reign.

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Professional wrestling career

In August 2022, Mitchell signed a contract with WWE and reported to the WWE Performance Center. [4] [5] Mitchell made her in-ring debut by participating in a battle royal at a NXT live event on October 28. [6] On June 27, 2023 at NXT : Gold Rush, Mitchell, under the ring name Kelani Jordan, made her on-screen debut as the protégé of Dana Brooke. However, the storyline was dropped when Brooke was released on September 21. [7] Jordan was announced as a participant in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, defeating Izzi Dame in the first round and Arianna Grace in the semifinal, but lost to Lola Vice in the final at Night 2 of NXT: Halloween Havoc. [8] On the November 28 episode of NXT, Jordan defeated Kiana James to advance for the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline, but failed to win the match at the event. [9] [10]

In early 2024, Jordan and Fallon Henley formed a temporary partnership with Chase University's Thea Hail. At NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6, 2024, Jordan, Hail and Henley defeated Jacy Jayne, Kiana James and Izzi Dame in a six-woman tag team match. [11] On the May 28 episode of NXT, Jordan defeated Wren Sinclair to qualify for a spot for the six-woman ladder match to crown the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion at NXT Battleground. [12] At the event on June 9, Jordan won the ladder match to become the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion. [13] On the June 18 episode of NXT, Jordan defeated Michin after interference from Jaida Parker in her first title defense. [14] At NXT Heatwave on July 7, Jordan successfully defended her title against Sol Ruca. [15]

Personal life

Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, known professionally as Carmelo Hayes. [16] [17] She cites Bianca Belair, Bryan Danielson, and Rob Van Dam as her inspirations in wrestling. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

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