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==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}}</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]]}}</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}}</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'': Haloween 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}}</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}}</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}}</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}}</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]]}}</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}}</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]]. But, 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'': Haloween 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}}</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}}</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}}</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=}}</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 Championship|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=}}</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 [[Mia Yim|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=}}</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=}}</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]]. 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 Championship|NXT Women's North American Champion]] at [[NXT Battleground (2024)|NXT Battleground]]. At the PLE on June 9, Jordan won the ladder match to become the first NXT Women's North American Champion. On the June 18 episode of ''NXT'', Jordan defeated [[Mia Yim|Michin]] after interference from [[Jaida Parker]] in her first title defense. At [[NXT Heatwave (2024)| NXT Heatwave]] on July 7, Kelani 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=}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==

Revision as of 16:49, 18 July 2024

Kelani Jordan
Birth nameLea Mitchell[1]
Born (1998-10-22) 22 October 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 the current and inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion in her first reign.

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. But, 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: Haloween 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. 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. At the PLE on June 9, Jordan won the ladder match to become the first NXT Women's North American Champion. On the June 18 episode of NXT, Jordan defeated Michin after interference from Jaida Parker in her first title defense. At NXT Heatwave on July 7, Kelani Jordan successfully defended her title against Sol Ruca.[11]

Personal life

Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, known professionally as Carmelo Hayes.[12][13]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lea Mitchell - Women's Gymnastics". Michigan State Spartans. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Kelani Jordan's WWE profile". WWE. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Kelani Jordan's Cagematch profile". cagematch.net. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (August 10, 2022). "WWE Names 14 Athletes Offered A Contract At WWE SummerSlam Tryouts". Fightful.
  5. ^ "Meet the WWE Performance Center Fall 2022 Rookie Class". WWE. November 10, 2022.
  6. ^ "New WWE NXT Ring Name Revealed, TV Debut Set For Level Up". pwmania.com. May 12, 2023.
  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. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Women's Iron Survivor Challenge Match (Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley)". WWE. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  10. ^ "The Mad Dragon reigns supreme at NXT Deadline". WWE. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  11. ^ 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. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Toolan, Jamie. "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.
  13. ^ _wwe, Carmelo. "carmelo_wwe Happiest Birthday to the best part of me. You deserve the world @kelani_wwe ❤️👑". Instagram.com. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "NXT Women's North American Champion". WWE. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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