Layla El
Layla El (born 25 June 1977) is an English dancer, model and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with the WWE. During her time in the WWE, Layla was a one-time WWE Divas Champion, one-time and final Women's Champion, and was the winner of the 2006 WWE Diva Search.[1][2][3]
Layla El | |
---|---|
Ring name(s) | Layla Layla El |
Billed height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
Billed weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
Born | London, England | 25 June 1977
Billed from | Miami, Florida |
Trained by | Jesse Hernandez PWA Staff Dave Finlay FCW Staff |
Debut | 10 July 2006 |
Retired | 29 July 2015 |
Career
Before becoming a professional wrestler, she was a dancer for the NBA's Miami Heat from 2004 to 2006. She has returned to the team since 2015 up until the present.[4]
On 29 July 2015, it was announced that El decided to retire from professional wrestling and she was released from her WWE contract.[5]
Layla El Media
Layla with Intercontinental Champion William Regal in January 2009
Layla and Fandango being confronted by Summer Rae (right) in May 2014
Layla as the final WWE Women's Champion in 2010
References
- ↑ "Divas Championship - Layla (29 April 2012 - 16 September 2012)". WWE. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Women's Championship - Layla (14 May 2010 - 19 September 2010)". WWE. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Interview With Layla El, Winner of the 2006 Diva Search". About.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Layla dishes on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals". WWE. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Layla announces retirement from WWE: WWE.com exclusive interview". WWE. Retrieved 29 December 2015.