Leila Grey
Leila Grey | |
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Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Leila Grey |
Debut | November 7, 2020 |
Leila Grey is an American professional wrestler, model and actress.[1] As of 2022[update], she wrestles for the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW)[2][3] and Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).[4]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Grey debuted in 2020, wrestling in the independent circuit in Florida. She made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on March 3, 2021, losing to Tay Conti on AEW Dark.[5] On March 10, she made her AEW Dark: Elevation debut, losing to Diamante. On March 4, 2022, she made her television debut on AEW Rampage, losing to Serena Deeb.[6] On June 29, following a loss to Jade Cargill on AEW Dynamite, Grey turned heel and aligned herself with Cargill, becoming one of The Baddies.[7][8] The Baddies were quietly disbanded in mid-2023 as Cargill departed the promotion.
In August 2024, Grey was repackaged as the "Flight Attendant" of Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin, alongside Action Andretti), working as their valet and manager while dressed in air hostess attire. The group appeared together in both Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling.[9][10]
Other media
[edit]In October 2018, Grey appeared in the music video for Bad Bunny's song "Mia", featuring Drake.[11] On October 12, 2024 Grey released her debut single "Baddie".[12]
Personal life
[edit]Grey cites Melina, Sasha Banks, and Trish Stratus among her inspirations in wrestling.[13] Grey is engaged to fellow professional wrestler Luke Kurtis.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Great Lakes Championship Wrestling
- GLCW Women's Championship (1 time, current)[15]
- Maryland Championship Wrestling
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- OVW Women's Championship (3 times)[16]
- Pro Wrestling 2.0
- PW2.0 Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 96 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2022
References
[edit]- ^ G., Joey (July 26, 2022). "Leila Grey Reflects On WWE Debut, Talks Running With The Baddies In AEW". Wrestling Headlines. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Gunier, Robert (September 19, 2022). "Leila Grey Provides Update On Her AEW Status". Wrestling Inc. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (July 26, 2022). "Leila Grey talks AEW appearances, being aligned with Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan & Stokely Hathaway". POST Wrestling | WWE NXT AEW NJPW UFC Podcasts, News, Reviews. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Leila Grey". OVW Academy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "How Will This Special Saturday Episode of AEW Dark Impact Revolution? | AEW Dark" (video). All Elite Wrestling. March 6, 2021. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Gibbons, Aidan (September 20, 2022). "Leila Grey Reveals She Has Signed With AEW". Cultaholic Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Mutter, Eric (October 3, 2022). "Leila Grey Lists The Baddies That Have Inspired Her". Wrestling Inc. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Savage, Amanda (August 11, 2022). "Conflicting Backstage Stories Regarding Angle From AEW Dynamite". WrestleTalk. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "AEW Collision live results: Eight-man tag action, Continental title eliminator". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. August 3, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ring of Honor TV notes: Sammy Guevara debuts, Leyla Hirsch injury, new Tag Team title match". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. August 1, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ DeFelice, Robert; Lambert, Jeremy (May 3, 2023). "Lelia Grey Recalls Working With Bad Bunny And Drake On MIA Music Video". Fightful. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Leila Grey - Baddie (Official Music Video)". Leila Grey. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Skylar (October 1, 2022). "Leila Grey Names Sasha Banks & Trish Stratus As Her Inspirations In Wrestling". Fightful. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ @Miss_LeilaGrey (July 30, 2022). "And just like that… I'm a FIANCÉ!!!!! I love you so much @The_LukeKurtis Long sentimental post coming soon" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Cenite, Kaleb (December 4, 2022). "GLCW Results: Blizzard Brawl 2022 – Waukesha, WI (12/3)". Wrestling News Net. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Daly, Wayne (February 11, 2024). "OVW Results: Tough Love 2024 – Louisville, KY (2/10)". Wrestling News Net. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Leila Grey at IMDb