Nyla Rose was born on August 3,1982 and is an American professional wrestler and actress signed to All Elite Wrestling, where she is a former AEW Women's World Champion.
14 Facts About Nyla Rose
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Nyla Rose starred in the 2016 Canadian television series The Switch.
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Nyla Rose became the first trans wrestler to win a title in a major American promotion when she won the AEW Women's World Championship the following year.
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From 2013 to 2019, Nyla Rose wrestled on the American independent circuit, appearing with promotions such as Women Superstars Uncensored.
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Nyla Rose appeared in Japan with promotions such as Pro Wrestling Zero1 and Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling.
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Nyla Rose became the first openly transgender wrestler to sign with a major American professional wrestling promotion when she signed with All Elite Wrestling in February 2019.
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Nyla Rose made her AEW debut at the promotion's inaugural event, Double or Nothing.
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Nyla Rose was not involved in the decision, after spearing Kong into the ring steps shortly before Baker pinned Rae.
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At Fyter Fest, she was involved in a triple threat match with Riho and Yuka Sakazaki; after the match, Nyla Rose attacked both women, establishing herself as a heel in the process.
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Nyla Rose took part in the AEW Women's Casino Battle Royal at All Out, which she went on to win, earning the opportunity to compete to become the inaugural AEW Women's World Champion.
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On February 12,2020, Nyla Rose defeated Riho to win the AEW Women's World Championship on Dynamite, becoming the first transgender woman to win a world championship in a major United States wrestling promotion.
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In February 2021, it was announced that Nyla Rose would be competing in the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
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Nyla Rose is both Native and African-American, with her Native side being of Oneida heritage.
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Nyla Rose grew up watching wrestling with her grandmother, and began training as a wrestler in college.