Bianca Belair
A powerhouse athlete who redefined strength and style in women's wrestling, becoming one of WWE's most dominant champions.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: April 9·Millennials
Biography
Bianca Belair didn't just enter the WWE; she announced her arrival with a combination of raw athleticism, undeniable charisma, and handcrafted braids she could wield as a weapon. A former track and field standout at the University of Tennessee, her path to the ring was unconventional, but her physical gifts were immediately obvious. Dubbing herself the 'EST of WWE'—the strongest, fastest, toughest—she backed up the boast with breathtaking feats of power. Her rise was meteoric, capped by a triumphant moment at WrestleMania 37 where she won the SmackDown Women's Championship in the first night main event, a historic victory shared with Sasha Banks. As Raw Women's Champion, she embarked on a record-shattering 420-day reign, defending her title with a blend of agility and sheer force that left opponents reeling. More than just a champion, Belair became a symbol of Black excellence and self-confidence, her sparkling sequins and beaming smile representing a new, vibrant era of sports entertainment where unapologetic strength is the ultimate glamour.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bianca was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bianca Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Bianca's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- One of two women to win a WrestleMania main event, defeating Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 37.
- Held the Raw Women's Championship for 420 days, the longest single reign in the title's history.
- Won the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Rhea Ripley to earn her historic WrestleMania title shot.
- Is the first Black woman to win the main event of WrestleMania.
Did You Know?
She was a standout track and field athlete in college, competing in hurdles and pentathlon for the University of Tennessee.
She makes all of her own ring gear, including her signature bejeweled tops and the intricate designs on her gear.
Her WWE tryout came after a scout saw her competing on the reality competition show 'The Titan Games.'
She is married to fellow WWE superstar Montez Ford, one half of the tag team The Street Profits.
““I’m the EST of WWE. I’m the strongest, I’m the fastest, I’m the toughest, I’m the roughest, I’m the quickest, I’m the greatest.””
