Ivelisse Vélez
A resilient and technically sharp wrestler from Puerto Rico who fought her way to championships across major promotions from WWE to AEW.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Puerto Rican professional wrestler·Birthday: September 21·Millennials
Biography
Ivelisse Vélez's path in professional wrestling is a testament to fierce independence and technical mastery. Breaking in through the demanding world of Puerto Rican lucha libre, she developed a hard-hitting, submission-based style that set her apart. Her talent shone in WWE's developmental system, but it was on the independent scene and in Lucha Underground where she became a star. As 'Ivelisse,' she commanded the ring with a compelling mix of arrogance and skill, capturing titles in SHINE Wrestling and becoming a cornerstone of Lucha Underground's trios division. Her career is marked by a willingness to work anywhere—from Mexico's AAA to AEW—always on her own terms, proving herself as one of the most respected and adaptable competitors of her generation.
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.
Ivelisse was born in 1987, 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 Ivelisse Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Ivelisse's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a two-time Lucha Underground Trios Champion as part of the 'Disciples of Death' and 'Team Ivelisse'.
- Held the SHINE Championship four times, establishing a dominant reign in the promotion.
- Competed in the inaugural Women's Casino Battle Royale at AEW's All Out pay-per-view in 2019.
- Won the SHINE Tag Team Championship with Mercedes Martinez.
Did You Know?
She trained in martial arts, including Muay Thai, before becoming a professional wrestler.
She was a contestant on the second season of WWE's reality competition show 'Tough Enough'.
Her ring name is simply her first name, Ivelisse.
“I earned my respect in the ring the hard way, with lucha libre in my blood.”
