Bianca Belair, born Bianca Nicole Blair Crawford on April 9, 1989, in Knoxville, Tennessee, is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE. She performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Bianca Belair. Before transitioning to wrestling, Belair was an accomplished track and field athlete and a competitive CrossFit participant.
In WWE, Belair has achieved significant success, including winning the Raw Women’s Championship twice and the SmackDown Women’s Championship once. She made history by winning the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble match, becoming only the second African American to do so after The Rock. At WrestleMania 37, she headlined Night 1, defeating Sasha Banks to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship. In 2023, Belair set a record with a 420-day reign as Raw Women’s Champion, marking the longest reign in the title’s history.
At WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, Belair secured her spot to challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 41 by winning her second Elimination Chamber match.
The match was notable for Belair’s use of her signature braid whip, which left opponent Liv Morgan with significant injuries, sparking discussions among fans about the move’s safety.
On the March 10, 2025, episode of Monday Night Raw, Belair was involved in a heated exchange with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, setting the stage for future confrontations.
This segment has heightened anticipation for upcoming matches and storylines as WWE approaches WrestleMania 41.