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United States Leva Bates brings a diverse background in entertainment, from professional wrestling to acting and digital content creation, offering brands a unique blend of performance and pop culture expertise.
Leva Bates was a prominent figure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 to 2023, performing as 'The Librarian'. She was under contract in both a wrestling capacity and a backstage role, where she initially assisted Brandi Rhodes and later took on significant responsibilities with the AEW Heels fan club and AEWGames & Critical Botch.
Leva Bates had a successful tenure on the independent circuit, notably for Shimmer Women Athletes, debuting in 2009. She formed a tag team called Regeneration X and later won the Shimmer Tag Team Championship with Delilah Doom.
Bates appeared in WWE's developmental territory NXT from 2014 to 2015 under the ring name 'Blue Pants'. She gained considerable popularity, especially during her surprise appearance at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Leva Bates debuted in Shine Wrestling in 2012. She teamed with Mia Yim as The Lucha Sisters, winning the Shine Tag Team Championship in 2014.
Leva Bates worked with TNA/Impact Wrestling, making appearances on 'Impact!' and participating in pay-per-views like Knockouts Knockdown 2016 and One Night Only: Victory Road – Knockouts Knockdown.
Bates is part of Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling (FSCW), where pro wrestlers perform in cosplay. She has held the FSCW Toxic Crusader Championship multiple times, cosplaying as characters like Jinx from League of Legends and Lucy MacLean from Fallout.
Leva Bates is a professional streamer and Twitch Partner since 2016, integrating her passion for video games, D&D, and tabletop gaming to create a community for her fans.
In 2023, Bates participated in the Netflix reality show, 'Squid Game: The Challenge'.
Sells official merchandise and T-shirts for Leva Bates, highlighting her cosplays and her role as a co-host for 'The Geek Soapbox'.
Leva Bates was a main player and character with AEWGames & Critical Botch during her time with All Elite Wrestling.
Leva Bates, born on May 21, 1983, in Madisonville, Kentucky, began her entertainment career with a foundation in live performance. Her early experiences included roles as a stunt woman, rodeo clown, and actor at Double J Dude Ranch. This background led her to Universal Studios Orlando, where she spent a significant period working as an actor, dancer, and character performer. She also engaged in major stunt shows such as ‘The 8th Voyage of Sindbad’ and ‘Terminator 2: Battle Across Time,’ where she portrayed Sarah Connor. Bates developed a strong understanding of performance in various capacities before transitioning into the world of professional wrestling.
Bates gained international recognition as a professional wrestler, having worked with major promotions including TNA/Impact, NXT/WWE, and AEW. During her tenure in NXT/WWE from 2014 to 2015, she became known as “Blue Pants,” a character that resonated with audiences, gaining significant popularity despite initially being an enhancement talent. Her wrestling career also became notable for integrating her passion for cosplay, allowing her to compete as various pop culture figures like Deadpool, Chucky, and Ash Ketchum from Pokémon. From 2019 to 2023, she was a part of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as “The Librarian,” where she held both wrestling and backstage roles, assisting with the AEW Heels fan club.
Beyond wrestling, Leva Bates is an experienced hostess and moderator at pop culture conventions across the country, showcasing her extensive knowledge and engaging personality for nearly a decade. She is also a professional streamer on Twitch, where she builds a community around video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and tabletop gaming. Bates is expanding her career into film, television, and voice-over work, securing roles in commercials, film festival selections, and video games. She holds bachelor’s degrees in theater and radio and television production, with a minor in dance, from Murray State University, which recognized her as an Outstanding Young Alumni in the Fine Arts in October 2024.
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