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{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1998)}}
{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1998)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name = Kelani Jordan
| name = Kelani Jordan
| birth_name = Leah Mitchell<ref name=msuspartans>{{cite web|url=https://msuspartans.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/lea-mitchell/11729|title=Lea Mitchell - Women's Gymnastics|website=[[Michigan State Spartans]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610230836/https://msuspartans.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/lea-mitchell/11729|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_name = Lea Mitchell<ref name=msuspartans>{{cite web|url=https://msuspartans.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/lea-mitchell/11729|title=Lea Mitchell - Women's Gymnastics|website=[[Michigan State Spartans]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610230836/https://msuspartans.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/lea-mitchell/11729|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|October 22, 1998|df=y}}<ref name=msuspartans/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|October 22, 1998}}<ref name=msuspartans/>
| birth_place = [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], [[U.S.]]<ref name=msuspartans/>
| birth_place = [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], [[U.S.]]<ref name=msuspartans/>
| ring_names = '''Kelani Jordan'''<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kelani-jordan|title=Kelani Jordan's WWE profile|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615192513/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kelani-jordan|url-status=live}}</ref><br />Leah Mitchell<ref name=cagematch>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=27130|title=Kelani Jordan's Cagematch profile|website=cagematch.net|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610225334/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=27130|url-status=live}}</ref>
| ring_names = '''Kelani Jordan'''<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kelani-jordan|title=Kelani Jordan's WWE profile|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615192513/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/kelani-jordan|url-status=live}}</ref><br />Lea Mitchell<ref name=cagematch>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=27130|title=Kelani Jordan's Cagematch profile|website=cagematch.net|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610225334/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=27130|url-status=live}}</ref>
| height = 5 ft 5 in<ref name=WWE/>
| height = 5 ft 5 in<ref name=WWE/>
| billed = Boynton Beach, Florida<ref name=WWE/>
| billed = Boynton Beach, Florida<ref name=WWE/>
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| debut = October 28, 2022<ref name=cagematch/>
| debut = October 28, 2022<ref name=cagematch/>
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'''Leah 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 (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''Kelani Jordan''' and is the current and inaugural [[NXT Women's North American Champion]] in her first reign.
'''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 (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''Kelani Jordan''' and is a former one-time and inaugural [[NXT Women's North American Champion]].


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
In August 2022, Mitchell signed a contract with [[WWE]] and reported to the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-names-14-athletes-signed-wwe-summerslam-tryouts|title=WWE Names 14 Athletes Offered A Contract At WWE SummerSlam Tryouts|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|publisher=Fightful|date=August 10, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610232430/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-names-14-athletes-signed-wwe-summerslam-tryouts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/meet-the-wwe-performance-center-fall-2022-rookie-class|title=Meet the WWE Performance Center Fall 2022 Rookie Class|date=November 10, 2022|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=April 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425082452/https://www.wwe.com/article/meet-the-wwe-performance-center-fall-2022-rookie-class|url-status=live}}</ref> Mitchell made her in-ring debut by participating in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] at a [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[live event]] on October 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/new-wwe-nxt-ring-name-revealed-tv-debut-set-for-level-up|title=New WWE NXT Ring Name Revealed, TV Debut Set For Level Up|website=pwmania.com|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610232430/https://www.pwmania.com/new-wwe-nxt-ring-name-revealed-tv-debut-set-for-level-up|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 27, 2023 at ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'': [[NXT Gold Rush|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nodq.com/news/breaking-news-multiple-wwe-nxt-wrestlers-released-following-endeavors-acquisition/|title=Breaking news: Dana Brooke and other wrestlers from WWE/NXT released|publisher=NoDQ.com|language=EN|date=September 21, 2023|access-date=September 21, 2023|archive-date=September 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922044959/https://nodq.com/news/breaking-news-multiple-wwe-nxt-wrestlers-released-following-endeavors-acquisition/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan was announced as a participant in the [[NXT Breakout Tournament#2023 Women's|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 (2023)|''NXT'': Halloween Havoc]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Bryan Rose|title=Lola Vice wins WWE NXT Women's Breakout Tournament|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/lola-vice-wins-wwe-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament|website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|WON / F4W]]|access-date=1 November 2023|date=October 31, 2023|archive-date=1 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101062252/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/lola-vice-wins-wwe-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 28 episode of ''NXT'', Jordan defeated [[Kiana James]] to advance for the [[Iron Survivor Challenge]] at [[NXT Deadline (2023)|NXT Deadline]], but failed to win the match at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match (Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley)|url=https://www.wwe.com/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023/womens-iron-survivor-2023|access-date=2023-12-08|website=[[WWE]]|language=en|archive-date=2023-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108034516/https://www.wwe.com/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023/womens-iron-survivor-2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-12-09|title=The Mad Dragon reigns supreme at NXT Deadline|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtple/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023|access-date=2023-12-11|website=[[WWE]]|language=en|archive-date=2023-12-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210042152/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtple/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
In August 2022, Mitchell signed a contract with [[WWE]] and reported to the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-names-14-athletes-signed-wwe-summerslam-tryouts|title=WWE Names 14 Athletes Offered A Contract At WWE SummerSlam Tryouts|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|publisher=Fightful|date=August 10, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610232430/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-names-14-athletes-signed-wwe-summerslam-tryouts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/meet-the-wwe-performance-center-fall-2022-rookie-class|title=Meet the WWE Performance Center Fall 2022 Rookie Class|date=November 10, 2022|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=April 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425082452/https://www.wwe.com/article/meet-the-wwe-performance-center-fall-2022-rookie-class|url-status=live}}</ref> Mitchell made her in-ring debut by participating in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] at a [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[live event]] on October 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/new-wwe-nxt-ring-name-revealed-tv-debut-set-for-level-up|title=New WWE NXT Ring Name Revealed, TV Debut Set For Level Up|website=pwmania.com|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610232430/https://www.pwmania.com/new-wwe-nxt-ring-name-revealed-tv-debut-set-for-level-up|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 27, 2023, at ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'': [[NXT Gold Rush|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nodq.com/news/breaking-news-multiple-wwe-nxt-wrestlers-released-following-endeavors-acquisition/|title=Breaking news: Dana Brooke and other wrestlers from WWE/NXT released|publisher=NoDQ.com|language=EN|date=September 21, 2023|access-date=September 21, 2023|archive-date=September 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922044959/https://nodq.com/news/breaking-news-multiple-wwe-nxt-wrestlers-released-following-endeavors-acquisition/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan was announced as a participant in [[2023 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 (2023)|''NXT'': Halloween Havoc]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Bryan Rose|title=Lola Vice wins WWE NXT Women's Breakout Tournament|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/lola-vice-wins-wwe-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament|website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|WON / F4W]]|access-date=November 1, 2023|date=October 31, 2023|archive-date=November 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101062252/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/lola-vice-wins-wwe-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 28 episode of ''NXT'', Jordan defeated [[Kiana James]] to advance for the [[Iron Survivor Challenge]] at [[NXT Deadline (2023)|NXT Deadline]], but failed to win the match at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Women's Iron Survivor Challenge Match (Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley)|url=https://www.wwe.com/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023/womens-iron-survivor-2023|access-date=December 8, 2023|website=[[WWE]]|language=en|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108034516/https://www.wwe.com/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023/womens-iron-survivor-2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=December 9, 2023|title=The Mad Dragon reigns supreme at NXT Deadline|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtple/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023|access-date=December 11, 2023|website=[[WWE]]|language=en|archive-date=December 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210042152/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtple/wwe-nxt-deadline-2023|url-status=live}}</ref>


In early 2024, Jordan and [[Fallon Henley]] formed a temporary partnership with [[Chase University]]'s [[Thea Hail]]. At [[NXT Stand & Deliver (2024)|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]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 6, 2024|title=NXT Stand & Deliver results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov vs. Tony D'Angelo for the NXT Title, Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/nxt-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-carmelo-hayes-ilja-dragunov-vs-tony-dangelo-for-the-nxt-title-lyra-valkyria-vs-roxanne-perez-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|access-date=April 7, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=April 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406152310/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/nxt-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-carmelo-hayes-ilja-dragunov-vs-tony-dangelo-for-the-nxt-title-lyra-valkyria-vs-roxanne-perez-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 (2024)|NXT Battleground]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 28, 2024|title=NXT TV results (5/28): Moore's review of Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans vs. Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, Michin vs. Tatum Paxley and Kelani Jordan vs. Wren Sinclair in NXT Women's NA Title ladder match qualifiers|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/28/nxt-tv-results-5-28-moores-review-of-trick-williams-and-jevon-evans-vs-mark-coffey-and-wolfgang-michin-vs-tatum-paxley-and-kelani-jordan-vs-wren-sinclair-in-nxt-womens-na-title-ladder-mat/|access-date=May 29, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=May 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529000545/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/28/nxt-tv-results-5-28-moores-review-of-trick-williams-and-jevon-evans-vs-mark-coffey-and-wolfgang-michin-vs-tatum-paxley-and-kelani-jordan-vs-wren-sinclair-in-nxt-womens-na-title-ladder-mat/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on June 9, Jordan won the ladder match to become the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=June 10, 2024|title=Kelani Jordan Wins 1st-Ever NXT Women's North American Title at Battleground|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122746-kelani-jordan-wins-1st-ever-nxt-womens-north-american-title-at-battleground|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610084748/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122746-kelani-jordan-wins-1st-ever-nxt-womens-north-american-title-at-battleground|archive-date=June 10, 2024|access-date=June 10, 2024|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|language=}}</ref> On the June 18 episode of ''NXT'', Jordan defeated [[Michin]] after interference from [[Jaida Parker]] in her first title defense.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=June 18, 2024|title=NXT TV results (6/18): Moore's review of the 25-man battle royal for a shot at the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave, Kelani Jordan vs. Michin for the North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/18/nxt-tv-results-6-18-moores-review-of-the-25-man-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-championship-at-nxt-heatwave-kelani-jordan-vs-michin-for-the-north-american-championship/|access-date=June 19, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619000123/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/18/nxt-tv-results-6-18-moores-review-of-the-25-man-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-championship-at-nxt-heatwave-kelani-jordan-vs-michin-for-the-north-american-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT Heatwave (2024)|NXT Heatwave]] on July 7, Jordan successfully defended her title against [[Sol Ruca]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=July 7, 2024|title=NXT Heatwave results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Shawn Spears for the NXT Championship, Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice for the NXT Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/07/nxt-heatwave-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-ethan-page-vs-jevon-evans-vs-shawn-spears-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lola-vice-for-the-nxt-womens-championship/|access-date=July 8, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709091437/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/07/nxt-heatwave-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-ethan-page-vs-jevon-evans-vs-shawn-spears-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lola-vice-for-the-nxt-womens-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT No Mercy (2024)|No Mercy]] on September 1, Jordan successfully defended her title against [[Wendy Choo]].<ref name="NXTNM2024">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT No Mercy results: Moore’s live review of Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry for the NXT Championship with Trick Williams as special referee, Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker for the NXT Women’s Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/01/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-ethan-page-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-nxt-championship-with-trick-williams-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-jaida-parker-for-the-nxt-womens-championshi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 1, 2024|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=September 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902120654/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/01/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-ethan-page-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-nxt-championship-with-trick-williams-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-jaida-parker-for-the-nxt-womens-championshi/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In early 2024, Jordan and [[Fallon Henley]] formed a temporary partnership with [[Chase University]]'s [[Thea Hail]]. At [[NXT Stand & Deliver (2024)|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]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 6, 2024|title=NXT Stand & Deliver results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov vs. Tony D'Angelo for the NXT Title, Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/nxt-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-carmelo-hayes-ilja-dragunov-vs-tony-dangelo-for-the-nxt-title-lyra-valkyria-vs-roxanne-perez-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|access-date=April 7, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=April 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406152310/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/nxt-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-carmelo-hayes-ilja-dragunov-vs-tony-dangelo-for-the-nxt-title-lyra-valkyria-vs-roxanne-perez-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 (2024)|NXT Battleground]] on June 9,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 28, 2024|title=NXT TV results (5/28): Moore's review of Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans vs. Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, Michin vs. Tatum Paxley and Kelani Jordan vs. Wren Sinclair in NXT Women's NA Title ladder match qualifiers|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/28/nxt-tv-results-5-28-moores-review-of-trick-williams-and-jevon-evans-vs-mark-coffey-and-wolfgang-michin-vs-tatum-paxley-and-kelani-jordan-vs-wren-sinclair-in-nxt-womens-na-title-ladder-mat/|access-date=May 29, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=May 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529000545/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/28/nxt-tv-results-5-28-moores-review-of-trick-williams-and-jevon-evans-vs-mark-coffey-and-wolfgang-michin-vs-tatum-paxley-and-kelani-jordan-vs-wren-sinclair-in-nxt-womens-na-title-ladder-mat/|url-status=live}}</ref> where she won the ladder match to become the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=June 10, 2024|title=Kelani Jordan Wins 1st-Ever NXT Women's North American Title at Battleground|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122746-kelani-jordan-wins-1st-ever-nxt-womens-north-american-title-at-battleground|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610084748/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122746-kelani-jordan-wins-1st-ever-nxt-womens-north-american-title-at-battleground|archive-date=June 10, 2024|access-date=June 10, 2024|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|language=}}</ref> On the June 18 episode of ''NXT'', Jordan defeated [[Michin]] after interference from [[Jaida Parker]] in her first title defense.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=June 18, 2024|title=NXT TV results (6/18): Moore's review of the 25-man battle royal for a shot at the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave, Kelani Jordan vs. Michin for the North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/18/nxt-tv-results-6-18-moores-review-of-the-25-man-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-championship-at-nxt-heatwave-kelani-jordan-vs-michin-for-the-north-american-championship/|access-date=June 19, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619000123/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/18/nxt-tv-results-6-18-moores-review-of-the-25-man-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-championship-at-nxt-heatwave-kelani-jordan-vs-michin-for-the-north-american-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> She went on to successfully defend her title against the likes of [[Sol Ruca]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 7, 2024 |title=NXT Heatwave results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Shawn Spears for the NXT Championship, Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice for the NXT Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/07/nxt-heatwave-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-ethan-page-vs-jevon-evans-vs-shawn-spears-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lola-vice-for-the-nxt-womens-championship/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709091437/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/07/nxt-heatwave-results-moores-live-review-of-trick-williams-vs-ethan-page-vs-jevon-evans-vs-shawn-spears-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lola-vice-for-the-nxt-womens-championship/ |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date=July 8, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}}</ref> [[Wendy Choo]]<ref name="NXTNM2024">{{cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=September 1, 2024 |title=NXT No Mercy results: Moore's live review of Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry for the NXT Championship with Trick Williams as special referee, Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker for the NXT Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/01/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-ethan-page-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-nxt-championship-with-trick-williams-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-jaida-parker-for-the-nxt-womens-championshi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902120654/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/01/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-ethan-page-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-nxt-championship-with-trick-williams-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-jaida-parker-for-the-nxt-womens-championshi/ |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |access-date=September 1, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> and Wren Sinclair.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruth |first=Daisy |date=September 24, 2024 |title=Kelani Jordan Retains Women's NA Title On Last NXT On USA Network |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1672772/kelani-jordan-retains-womens-na-title-last-nxt-usa-network/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=Wrestling Inc}}</ref> Since September, Jordan had been feuding with Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and [[Jazmyn Nyx]]), who had set their sights on the title. At [[NXT Halloween Havoc (2024)|NXT Halloween Havoc]] on October 27, Jordan defended the title against Fatal Influence in a [[gauntlet match]], managing to defeat Nyx and Jayne, but ultimately lost the title to Henley after interference from Jayne and Nyx, ending her reign at 140 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=October 27, 2024 |title=Fallon Henley Wins NXT Women's North American Title At NXT Halloween Havoc {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/fallon-henley-wins-nxt-women-s-north-american-title-nxt-halloween-havoc |access-date=October 28, 2024 |website=Fightful |language=}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, known professionally as [[Carmelo Hayes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Toolan|first=Jamie|title=WWE STAR SHARES BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR REAL-LIFE BOYFRIEND CARMELO HAYES|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-star-real-life-boyfriend-carmelo-hayes-kelani-jordan/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802160043/https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-star-real-life-boyfriend-carmelo-hayes-kelani-jordan/|archive-date=August 2, 2023|access-date=October 23, 2023|website=Wrestletalk.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=_wwe|first=Carmelo|title=carmelo_wwe Happiest Birthday to the best part of me. You deserve the world @kelani_wwe ❤️👑|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CytguyvJwX9/?hl=en&img_index=1|access-date=October 23, 2023|website=Instagram.com|archive-date=October 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031145048/https://www.instagram.com/p/CytguyvJwX9/?hl=en&img_index=1|url-status=live}}</ref> She cites [[Bianca Belair]], [[Bryan Danielson]], and [[Rob Van Dam]] as her inspirations in wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/nxts-kelani-jordan-on-how-rvd-bryan-danielson-bianca-belair-have-influenced-her/|title=NXT’s Kelani Jordan on how RVD, Bryan Danielson & Bianca Belair have influenced her|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Denise|last=Salcedo|date=December 9, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808222600/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/nxts-kelani-jordan-on-how-rvd-bryan-danielson-bianca-belair-have-influenced-her/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, known professionally as [[Carmelo Hayes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Toolan|first=Jamie|title=WWE STAR SHARES BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR REAL-LIFE BOYFRIEND CARMELO HAYES|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-star-real-life-boyfriend-carmelo-hayes-kelani-jordan/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802160043/https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-star-real-life-boyfriend-carmelo-hayes-kelani-jordan/|archive-date=August 2, 2023|access-date=October 23, 2023|website=Wrestletalk.com|date=August 2, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=_wwe|first=Carmelo|title=carmelo_wwe Happiest Birthday to the best part of me. You deserve the world @kelani_wwe ❤️👑|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CytguyvJwX9/?hl=en&img_index=1|access-date=October 23, 2023|website=Instagram.com|archive-date=October 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031145048/https://www.instagram.com/p/CytguyvJwX9/?hl=en&img_index=1|url-status=live}}</ref> She cites [[Bianca Belair]], [[Bryan Danielson]], and [[Rob Van Dam]] as her inspirations in wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/nxts-kelani-jordan-on-how-rvd-bryan-danielson-bianca-belair-have-influenced-her/|title=NXT's Kelani Jordan on how RVD, Bryan Danielson & Bianca Belair have influenced her|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Denise|last=Salcedo|date=December 9, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808222600/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/nxts-kelani-jordan-on-how-rvd-bryan-danielson-bianca-belair-have-influenced-her/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
* '''[[WWE]]'''
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[NXT Women's North American Championship]] ([[NXT Women's North American Championship#Reigns|1 time, current]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=NXT Women’s North American Champion|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-north-american-championship|access-date=June 19, 2024|website=[[WWE]]|language=|archive-date=July 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704185107/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-north-american-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[NXT Women's North American Championship]] ([[NXT Women's North American Championship#Reigns|1 time, inaugural]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=NXT Women's North American Champion|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-north-american-championship|access-date=June 19, 2024|website=[[WWE]]|language=|archive-date=July 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704185107/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-north-american-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Kelani Jordan
Birth nameLea Mitchell[1]
Born (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26)[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 byWWE 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 a former one-time and inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion.

Professional wrestling career

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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 2023 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 on June 9,[12] where she 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] She went on to successfully defend her title against the likes of Sol Ruca,[15] Wendy Choo[16] and Wren Sinclair.[17] Since September, Jordan had been feuding with Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx), who had set their sights on the title. At NXT Halloween Havoc on October 27, Jordan defended the title against Fatal Influence in a gauntlet match, managing to defeat Nyx and Jayne, but ultimately lost the title to Henley after interference from Jayne and Nyx, ending her reign at 140 days.[18]

Personal life

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Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, known professionally as Carmelo Hayes.[19][20] She cites Bianca Belair, Bryan Danielson, and Rob Van Dam as her inspirations in wrestling.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lea Mitchell - Women's Gymnastics". Michigan State Spartans. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Kelani Jordan's WWE profile". WWE. Archived from the original on June 15, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Kelani Jordan's Cagematch profile". cagematch.net. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (August 10, 2022). "WWE Names 14 Athletes Offered A Contract At WWE SummerSlam Tryouts". Fightful. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Meet the WWE Performance Center Fall 2022 Rookie Class". WWE. November 10, 2022. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "New WWE NXT Ring Name Revealed, TV Debut Set For Level Up". pwmania.com. May 12, 2023. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Breaking news: Dana Brooke and other wrestlers from WWE/NXT released". NoDQ.com. September 21, 2023. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  8. ^ Bryan Rose (October 31, 2023). "Lola Vice wins WWE NXT Women's Breakout Tournament". WON / F4W. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Women's Iron Survivor Challenge Match (Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley)". WWE. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "The Mad Dragon reigns supreme at NXT Deadline". WWE. December 9, 2023. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Powell, Jason (April 6, 2024). "NXT Stand & Deliver results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov vs. Tony D'Angelo for the NXT Title, Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Title". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Powell, Jason (May 28, 2024). "NXT TV results (5/28): Moore's review of Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans vs. Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, Michin vs. Tatum Paxley and Kelani Jordan vs. Wren Sinclair in NXT Women's NA Title ladder match qualifiers". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Chiari, Mike (June 10, 2024). "Kelani Jordan Wins 1st-Ever NXT Women's North American Title at Battleground". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  14. ^ Moore, John (June 18, 2024). "NXT TV results (6/18): Moore's review of the 25-man battle royal for a shot at the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave, Kelani Jordan vs. Michin for the North American Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Powell, Jason (July 7, 2024). "NXT Heatwave results: Moore's live review of Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Shawn Spears for the NXT Championship, Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice for the NXT Women's Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Moore, John (September 1, 2024). "NXT No Mercy results: Moore's live review of Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry for the NXT Championship with Trick Williams as special referee, Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker for the NXT Women's Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Ruth, Daisy (September 24, 2024). "Kelani Jordan Retains Women's NA Title On Last NXT On USA Network". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (October 27, 2024). "Fallon Henley Wins NXT Women's North American Title At NXT Halloween Havoc | Fightful News". Fightful. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  19. ^ Toolan, Jamie (August 2, 2023). "WWE STAR SHARES BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR REAL-LIFE BOYFRIEND CARMELO HAYES". Wrestletalk.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  20. ^ _wwe, Carmelo. "carmelo_wwe Happiest Birthday to the best part of me. You deserve the world @kelani_wwe ❤️👑". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  21. ^ Salcedo, Denise (December 9, 2023). "NXT's Kelani Jordan on how RVD, Bryan Danielson & Bianca Belair have influenced her". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  22. ^ "NXT Women's North American Champion". WWE. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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