Candice LeRae

Candice LeRae, the accomplished American professional wrestler, has etched her name in the annals of WWE history. Performing under the ring name Candice LeRae on the Raw brand, she brings a wealth of experience and a trail of championships with her.

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Full Name	Candice Gargano (née Dawson)
Ring Name	Candice LeRae
Born	September 29, 1985 (age 36)
Birthplace	Riverside, California, U.S.
Residence	Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Spouse	Johnny Gargano (m. 2016)
Children	One (as of knowledge cutoff in 2022)
Debut	August 2002
Height	5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Weight	115 lbs (52 kg)
Billed From	Anaheim, California, U.S.
Trained by	Jesse Hernandez, Bill Anderson
Promotions	WWE
Ring Names	Candice LeRae, Ms. Daredevil
Notable Achievements	– PWG World Tag Team Championship (with Joey Ryan)
	– NXT Year-End Award (2019) for Female Competitor of the Year
	– NXT Year-End Award (2020) for Female Competitor of the Year
Signature Moves	– Ms. LeRae’s Wild Ride (Springboard Moonsault)
	– The Ballsplex (Inverted Cloverleaf)

LeRae embarked on her wrestling journey in 2002 with the Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF), honing her skills until 2006. Her determination and talent propelled her through various promotions on the independent circuit, leaving an indelible mark in Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Shimmer Women Athletes, DDT Pro-Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). She became the first female champion in PWG history when she won the World Tag Team Championship.

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Her achievements go beyond PWG; she has won the FWE Women’s Championship and the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship, among other honours. WWE took notice of her when she graced the first Mae Young Classic in 2017. Candice LeRae joined with WWE the next year and made her NXT debut. She became involved in her husband Johnny Gargano’s conflicts and later developed into a formidable singles player.

In 2020, LeRae’s storyline took a dark turn when she formed The Way, a faction that gave her a new dimension, with Austin Theory, Johnny Gargano, and Indi Hartwell. Even though The Way broke up the next year, LeRae’s influence remained. She had a short break in May 2022, but she returned to WWE triumphantly in September, establishing herself as a formidable force in the dynamic world of professional wrestling.

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What championships has Candice LeRae won in WWE?

LeRae is a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion. She achieved this accolade during her tenure in WWE.

How many times has Candice LeRae held the PWG World Tag Team Championship?

LeRae is a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion, making her the only female title holder in PWG’s history.

Was Candice LeRae part of any wrestling factions in WWE?

Yes, LeRae was a member of the villainous faction “The Way,” alongside Johnny Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and Austin Theory. The faction was active from 2020 until its dissolution in the following year.