Kelani Jordan | |
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Birth name | Lea Mitchell |
Born | October 22, 1998 (age 25) Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Partner | Carmelo Hayes (2023-present) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Kelani Jordan |
Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Trained by |
WWE Performance Center
Sara Del Rey |
Lea Mitchell (born October 22, 1998) is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Kelani Jordan. [1]
Mitchell, under the ring name Kelani Jordan, made her debut as the protégé of Dana Brooke at NXT Gold Rush. However, the storyline was dropped when Brooke was released on September 21, 2023. At NXT No Mercy, Jordan fought against Blair Davenport on the kick-off show in a losing effort. [2] On the November 28 episode of NXT, Jordan beat Kiana James to advance for the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline but failed to win the match. [3] [4] At NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6, 2024, Jordan teamed up with Fallon Henley and Chase University's Thea Hail to defeat Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Izzi Dame in a six-woman tag team match. [5]
Prior to her professional wrestling career, Mitchell is a former collegiate gymnast who competed for Michigan State University.
Mitchell is currently in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Christian Brigham, who also competes in WWE on SmackDown under the name Carmelo Hayes. [6] [7]