Kelani Jordan

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Kelani Jordan
Birth nameLea Mitchell
BornOctober 22, 1998 (age 25)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Partner Carmelo Hayes (2023-present)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kelani Jordan
Billed height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Trained by WWE Performance Center
Sara Del Rey

Lea Mitchell (born October 22, 1998) is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Kelani Jordan. [1]

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Professional wrestling career

WWE (2023–present)

Jordan made her debut as the protégé of Dana Brooke at NXT Gold Rush. However, the storyline was dropped when Brooke was released on September 21, 2023. At NXT No Mercy, Jordan fought against Blair Davenport on the kick-off show in a losing effort. [2] On the November 28 episode of NXT, Jordan beat Kiana James to advance for the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline but failed to win the match. [3] [4] At NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6, 2024, Jordan teamed up with Fallon Henley and Chase University's Thea Hail to defeat Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Izzi Dame in a six-woman tag team match. [5]

Personal life

Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, who wrestles on SmackDown as Carmelo Hayes. [6] [7]

Mitchell was also a former Collegiate gymnast who competed for the Michigan State University gymnastics team.

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