Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair, born Bianca Nicole Crawford on April 9, 1989, in Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the most athletic and charismatic superstars in WWE history. Before entering professional wrestling, Belair was a standout track and field athlete at the University of Tennessee, where she competed in the heptathlon and was a CrossFit competitor. Her exceptional athletic background gave her a remarkable physical foundation that would set her apart in the wrestling world.

Belair signed with WWE in 2016 and quickly made an impression in NXT, the company’s developmental brand. Her combination of raw athleticism, strength, speed, and personality earned her the moniker “The EST of WWE” — standing for the strongest, fastest, toughest, and various other superlatives. She was a standout in the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble match, winning the 30-woman over-the-top-rope contest and earning a championship match at WrestleMania.

At WrestleMania 37 in 2021, Belair defeated Sasha Banks to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship in a critically acclaimed match that was widely considered the best bout of the weekend. She went on to hold the title for over a year before transitioning to the Raw brand. At WrestleMania 38, she defeated Becky Lynch to capture the Raw Women’s Championship, further solidifying her status as one of WWE’s top stars. She successfully defended the title at WrestleMania 39 against Asuka.

Belair’s star power extends beyond the ring through merchandise sales, media appearances, and brand partnerships. She has been featured in campaigns for various brands and has become one of the most recognizable faces in professional wrestling. Her husband, fellow WWE wrestler Montez Ford, is also a prominent performer. With her growing WWE salary, merchandise revenue, and endorsement deals, Bianca Belair has accumulated an estimated net worth of $3 million.