Kelani Jordan

Kelani Jordan (birth name: Lea Mitchell) is an American professional wrestler and a former gymnast signed to WWE. She actively competes in the NXT division as of October 2024. Jordan is performing under the ring persona of Kelani Jordan. She is the current and the first-ever NXT Women's North American Champion in WWE history.

Kelani Jordan was born and brought up in Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.A. Before her wrestling career, she excelled as a collegiate gymnast, representing the Michigan State University gymnastics team.

Kelani Jordan's Wrestling Career

Kelani Jordan first appeared on May 12, 2023, in NXT Level Up, where she fought against Wendy Choo but unfortunately lost. Her next match was on May 19, 2023, again in NXT Level Up, where she teamed up with Wendy Choo and managed to win against Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice. Following that, she showed up on June 2, 2023, in NXT Level Up, but this time she lost to Kiana James. Then, on July 4, 2023, she appeared on NXT, where she faced Tatum Paxley and emerged victorious.

Following her previous appearances, Jordan debuted as Dana Brooke's protege at NXT Gold Rush. Unfortunately, the storyline came to an end when Brooke was let go on September 21, 2023. In her next match at NXT No Mercy, Jordan faced Blair Davenport on the kick-off show but lost. Later, on the November 28 episode of NXT, Jordan managed to defeat Kiana James, earning her a spot in the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. However, despite her efforts, she couldn't secure a victory in the match.

Jordan formed a temporary team along with Fallon Henley and Thea Hail in 2024. They faced Izzi Dame, Kiana James, and Jacy Jayne in a six-woman tag team match in a winning effort. She beat Wren Sinclair and earned a spot for the NXT Women's North American Title in the six-woman ladder match, which was scheduled to happen at NXT Battleground. She clinched the title in that event and became the inaugural holder of that title. Jordan defended her title against Michin, Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, and Wendy Chooin in several events.

Kelani Jordan’s Family

Kelani Jordan's parents are Maureen Mitchell and Spencer Mitchell. However, details about their professions, ages, or any other information remain unknown. Kelani Jordan was born on October 22, 1998, in Boynton Beach, Florida.

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Kelani Jordan Family

Maureen Mitchell and Spencer Mitchell are the parents of Kelani Jordan. Both his parents reside in Boston, United States.

Kelani Jordan’s Partner

Kelani Jordan is not married as of October 2024. However, according to her official Instagram profile, she is in a relationship with fellow WWE wrestler Carmelo Hayes. Hayes, whose real name is Christian Brigham, is a part of NXT and has achieved notable success, having been crowned NXT Champion and winning the NXT North American Championship twice. Additionally, he holds the record for the longest combined reign with the North American Title.