Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair is an accomplished professional wrestler and fitness competitor known for her athleticism and charismatic presence in WWE. After winning the Women’s Royal Rumble match in January 2021 and main-eventing WrestleMania 37, Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship, marking her first title in WWE and the first time two African-American women main-evented WWE’s flagship event. Prior to her groundbreaking WWE career, Belair was an accomplished athlete, earning All-SEC and All-American honors in track and field in both 2011 and 2012, and competing professionally in CrossFit and powerlifting, appearing in various fitness publications. She signed with WWE in April 2016 and quickly ascended through the ranks, debuting as Bianca Belair on NXT television in May 2017.

She gained significant recognition for her impressive 367-day undefeated streak which spanned until January 2019. In 2020, Belair transitioned to the main roster, joining the SmackDown brand, where her exceptional year culminated in her being ranked No. 1 of the top 150 female wrestlers by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2021. Belair’s career trajectory continued its ascent, securing the Raw Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022.

Beyond her in-ring accomplishments, Belair’s influence extends to popular culture, with a starring role in the reality show ‘Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez’ with her husband Montez Ford. Her widespread appeal is also evident in the gaming world; in 2024, Belair made history with Rhea Ripley as the first female WWE wrestlers to appear on a WWE 2K cover, gracing the WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition. This milestone underscores her marketability and global reach as she continues to be a prominent figure, driving engagement and breaking barriers across multiple platforms.