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United States Viva Van, born Victoria Tran, is an American professional wrestler who transitioned from initial studies in accounting to a successful career in professional wrestling and entertainment, culminating in her signing with All Elite Wrestling.
Viva Van signed with All Elite Wrestling, becoming the first Vietnamese-American wrestler to be signed by a major wrestling promotion. She announced her signing on January 1, 2025, and previously posted a video of opening an AEW merchandise box, indicating her new association.
Viva Van has appeared on AAA TripleMania, broadcast on FITE TV, showcasing her professional wrestling skills to a wide audience through this platform.
Viva Van has worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), including appearances on NJPW Strong, a testament to her international presence in professional wrestling.
Viva Van is the vocalist for the Southern California heavy metal band Mocking of the Trinity, showcasing her talents beyond professional wrestling.
Viva Van, under her modeling name Victorya Van Tran, appeared in the July 2013 issue of Petite Alternative magazine and was a cover model for the magazine in May 2015.
Viva Van appeared as a centerfold model in the March 2014 issue of Tattoo Envy magazine.
Viva Van was featured in the December 2020 issue of Gothic Girl magazine, where she discussed her involvement in both professional wrestling and heavy metal music.
Viva Van has her own line of makeup products called HellBent Glam, demonstrating her entrepreneurial ventures outside of wrestling.
Victoria Tran, known in the professional wrestling world as Viva Van, was born on May 30, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Raised in a Vietnamese-American family, she developed an early interest in professional wrestling and horror movies. Despite initially pursuing a degree in accounting, Van recognized her passion for wrestling. She subsequently changed her major to marketing, graduating from California State University, Fullerton, in 2020. This academic shift allowed her to commit to wrestling training.
Van’s professional wrestling journey began in 2018. She received training from WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, along with Black Pearl and Los Luchas. Her career has seen her compete across various independent circuits and major promotions. She made appearances for Ring of Honor, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Impact Wrestling, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Demonstrating a consistent drive for progression, Van also had two tryouts with WWE in 2020 and 2022, though she did not sign with the promotion at that time.
A significant milestone in Van’s career occurred on January 1, 2025, when she officially announced her signing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), becoming the first Vietnamese-American wrestler to sign with a major promotion. Prior to this, she secured the Vietnam Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship on May 3, 2025. Beyond wrestling, Van is also the vocalist for the heavy metal band Mocking of the Trinity and has created her own makeup line, HellBent Glam. She has also modelled for publications such as Petite Alternative and Tattoo Envy, with cover features in May 2015 for Petite Alternative.
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