Valerie Loureda, the confident Cuban-American star better known by her ring name Lola Vice, made a remarkably smooth transition from the world of mixed martial arts to professional wrestling.
With virtually no prior experience in the wrestling business, she quickly caught the attention of WWE. After signing with the company in 2022, she rapidly established herself as one of the most exciting attractions on the NXT roster.
Hailing from Miami, Florida, Lola is celebrated for her bold personality and charismatic presence inside the ring. She skillfully blends her striking MMA background with athletic, high-impact wrestling moves, which has helped her build a dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase in a relatively short time.
Biography
- Real Name – Valerie Loureda
- Age – 27 Years
- Date of Birth – July 19, 1998
- Hometown – Miami, Florida, USA
- Billed From – Miami, Florida, USA
- Nationality – American
- Ethnicity – Latin
- Zodiac Sign – Cancer
- Orientation – Straight
Body Measurements
- Height – 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
- Weight – 128 lbs (58 kg
- Bra/cup size – 32B
- Figure Size – 32-25-37
Physical Attributes
- Hair Color – Brown
- Eye Color – Brown
Current Relationship Status and Past History
Present Relationship Status:
- Dating – Luis Martínez (also known as Damian Priest)
Past Relationships:
- Jorge Masvidal – Boyfriend
- Donovan Peoples-Jones – Boyfriend
Some Less Known Facts
- Lola Vice comes from a family with deep roots in Cuba. Her grandparents arrived in the United States with virtually nothing.
Beyond the ring, she has launched her own fashion line called The Valerie Loureda Collection (often referred to as the VL Collection). - In interviews, Lola has openly shared that she pursued a career in MMA, at least in part, as a strategic way to catch the attention of WWE scouts and accelerate her path into professional wrestling.
- She holds a 5th dan black belt in Taekwondo, having earned her 4th dan by the age of 18. At one point, she was even part of the United States Olympic Taekwondo team.
- Her entire family (parents and sisters) also holds Taekwondo black belts, and many have college degrees too.
- One touching family story she has recounted is that her mother was pregnant with Lola while training for and successfully testing for her own Taekwondo black belt.
- Her father, Frank Loureda, runs a well-established Taekwondo academy in Miami. In addition to being a martial arts instructor, he has worked as a fight and stunt performer in films.
- As a young girl, her mother made sure she had a well-rounded upbringing by enrolling her in ballet, piano lessons, and ice skating, all while she continued training in martial arts.
- Before officially signing with WWE and training at the Performance Center, Lola received her initial pro wrestling training from Gangrel (the former WWE star known for his vampire gimmick) at a small wrestling school in Florida.
Finishers and Signatures
Finishing Moves:
- Spinning Back Fist
- Buenas Noches (Spinning Back Kick)
Signature Moves:
- Spinning Heel Kick
- Sole Kick
- Scissors Kick
- Roundhouse Kick
- Running Hip Attack
- Knee Lift
- Gogoplata
Promotions Worked for
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)
Ring Names
- Lola Vice
- Valerie Loureda
Nicknames
- Vice City
- The First Cuban American Woman in WWE
- Strike Artist
- Master
Championship Wins in Different Promotions
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE):
- NXT Women’s Championship (1x)
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA):
- AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship (1x) – with Mr. Iguana
Theme Songs
- Te Lo Rompo by def rebel
- Dale by Jonathan Shulman & Diana FeriaI
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