Kayla Klingensmith, the American professional wrestler popularly known by her ring name Kiana James, has excelled both as an in-ring performer and in a managerial role in the world of professional wrestling. Without spending years grinding on the independent circuit, she quickly established herself as a star on the global stage, with her charismatic personality being one of the biggest reasons for her success.
Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, she first gained attention after competing in the inaugural NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament organized by WWE. She is most often portrayed as a confident, shrewd businesswoman in her wrestling gimmick, and fans are also very fond of her stunning looks.
Biography
- Real Name – Kayla Klingensmith
- Age – 28 Years
- Date of Birth – May 23, 1997
- Hometown – SIoux CIty, Iowa, USA
- Billed From – SIoux CIty, Iowa, USA
- Nationality – American
- Ethnicity – Mixed-race (primarily Caucasian)
- Zodiac Sign – Leo
- Orientation – Gemini
Body Measurements
- Height – 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight – 154 lbs (70 kg)
- Bra/cup size – 34D
- Figure Size – 36-28-36
Physical Attributes:
- Hair Color – Brown
- Eye Color – Brown
Current Relationship Status and Past History
Present Relationship Status:
- Married – Zach Klingensmith
Past Relationships:
- No Past Romantic Relationships
Some Less Known Facts
- She has a strong background in competitive cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, and powerlifting/bodybuilding.
- She met her husband, Zach Klingensmith, while both were students at Morningside University. They dated for about four years before getting married in January 2022.
- She has five younger siblings: two brothers (Kaiden and Ardell) and three sisters (Anessa, Emery, and Kenna). Her mother, Shandell Inlay, raised the family largely as a single parent.
- Before wrestling, she followed a more traditional academic path and was known for her entrepreneurial side. WWE later used this aspect of her personality to create her confident “businesswoman/heiress” character.
Finishers and Signatures
Finishing Moves:
- 401K
- Deal Breaker
Signature Moves
- Belly-to-back suplex lifted into a gutbuster
- Spinebuster
- Backbreaker
- Inverted overdrive
- Back suplex
- Backflip shoulder thrust
- Short-arm clothesline
- Forearm smash
- Gutbuster variations
Promotions Worked for
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
- Flatbacks Wrestling School
Ring Names
- Kiana James
- Kayla Inlay
- Xtina Kay
Nicknames
- The Heiress
- The Highest
- Miss Money / The Money
- The Insurance Policy
Championship Wins in Different Promotions
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE):
- NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship (1x) – with Fallon Henley
Individual Theme Songs
- The Highest by def rebel
- House Trap by Dameon Hughes
