There is a new name off the block for the divas in the WWE section and it is none other than one and only Bianca Belair and she is making all the heads turn emphatically, thanks to her impeccable brand of wrestling. She is an enforcer of some terrific power moves and most importantly is in the perfect headspace to rock the ring.
The EST of WWE has previously shown her penchant for delivering under the pump and the kind of brash attitude that she has shown over the years ever since her inception in the ring, it has been nothing short of the perfect fit for the attitude that she steps forth in the ring with. Given the stardom that she now possess, here are seven facts that you must know about Biana Belair.
#1 Bianca Belair went to three different colleges in order to complete her education
Real life Bianca had a few shuffled interests in her education field and she made her way through three colleges namely the University of Tennessee, that was in her home state. Throughout college, she competed in track and field, becoming an All-American at Tennessee and it all started with the University of South Carolina.
#2 She was a cross-fit athlete
Bianca hasn’t just been one of those reckoning grappling forces. She has had some high-flying names for herself in the track and field, followed by her stint as a powerlifter and a Crossfit athlete. She has even made a footfall in Femme Rouge Magazine and on Crossfit.com.
#3 Before WWE happened she was working a 9-5
Bianca’s CrossFit came to a halt due to intercostal chondritis, also known as shifting rib syndrome. Hence, in order to get the wheels of her life rolling, she worked briefly as a sales representative.
#4 A WWE icon had certain help for her
Impressed by her Instagram profile, former heavyweight champion, Mark Henry had DM’ed her. She did enter her details into WWE’s Crossfit database and with all the signs coming to her aid, Henry got her a tryout.
#5 Bianca Belair worked her way to the top only through WWE
Unlike other wrestlers, Bianca had her challenges but instead of wrestling for other independent circuits before WWE could have her eyes on her. Instead, she joined WWE to get herself growing and now 7 years later she is ruling the roost like a pro.
#6 She holds the record for being the longest reigning African-American World Champion in WWE History
In fact, such has been her domination, that she held the title for a staggering 300 plus days and more, despite the Man holding onto the title for the longest, when it comes to a slew of Afro-American women champions, Bianca is the boss.
#7 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Named Bianca Belair The Top Female Wrestler In The World In 2021
In case if you aren’t familiar with the PWI Women’s 150, it highlights the best 150 wrestlers across the globe and in 2021, Bianca Belair was named the best female wrestler and she pulled off this stunt besting Utami Hayashishita, Deonna Purrazzo, Britt Baker, and Thunder Rosa in the top 5.
