Lea Simone Mitchell, the American gymnast turned professional wrestler, has built a strong reputation as an athletic in-ring performer under the ring name Kelani Jordan. With no prior wrestling training or background, she was directly signed by WWE as part of their Next In Line (NIL) program.
Born and raised in Boynton Beach, Florida, Lea has all the tools to keep audiences engaged. She possesses a captivating moveset and excellent character work, standing out effectively in both babyface and heel roles.
Biography
- Real Name – Lea Simone Mitchell
- Age – 27 Years
- Date of Birth – October 22, 1998
- Hometown – Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
- Billed From – Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
- Nationality – American
- Ethnicity – Mixed-race (primarily Black)
- Zodiac Sign – Libra
- Orientation – Straight
Body Measurements
- Height – 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight – 125 lbs (57 kg
- Bra/cup size – 32C
- Figure Size – 33-24-35
Physical Attributes
- Hair Color – Brown
- Eye Color – Brown
Current Relationship Status and Past History
Present Relationship Status:
- Married – Christian Brigham (also known as Carmelo Hayes)
Past Relationships:
- No Past Romantic Relationships
Some Less Known Facts
- She was a standout collegiate artistic gymnast at Michigan State University from 2018 to 2022. She earned a full scholarship, served as team co-captain three times, was named MVP, and achieved career-high scores, including 9.950 on floor exercise.
- In her gymnastics career, she competed in all four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. She was known for her strong floor exercise scores.
- She is highly decorated academically. She earned WCGA Scholastic All-America honors five times, was named Academic All-Big Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar multiple times, became only the second MSU gymnast ever to receive CoSIDA Academic All-American status in 2022, and was the first MSU female student-athlete to win the Big Ten Conference Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award.
- She grew up in Boynton Beach, Florida, watching professional wrestling with her four older brothers. This experience helped spark her interest when the WWE opportunity arose.
- In 2022, WWE contacted her directly via Instagram about the SummerSlam tryouts. She initially thought the message was fake and told her mom, “There’s no way this is real,” but her mother encouraged her to go.
- Her wrestling role models are Bianca Belair, Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan), and Rob Van Dam.
Finishers and Signatures
Finishing Moves:
- One of a Kind (Split-Legged Moonsault)
- Sitout Jawbreaker (also cakked Sitdown Jawbreaker)
Signature Moves:
- 450 Splash (including Springboard 450 Splash)
- Frog Splash variations
- Handspring Back Elbow
- Springboard Crossbody
- Springboard Hurricanrana
- Rope-Assisted Arm Drag
- Dropkick (including Basement Dropkick)
- Rope-Assisted Axe Kick
- Tiger Feint Japanese Arm Drag
- Basement Crossbody
- Leg Split Evasion into Roll & Arm Drag
Promotions Worked for
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)
Ring Names
- Kelani Jordan
- Lea Mitchell
Nicknames
- The Standout
Championship Wins in Different Promotions
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA):
- TNA Knockouts World Championship (1x)
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE):
- NXT Women’s North American Championship (1x)
Theme Songs
- Out of This World by def rebel
- Here Comes Twerk by ALIBI Music
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