Xia Li
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Zhao Xia[1] is a Chinese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Xia Li. She is currently signed to WWE performing on their developmental program NXT.[2][3] She is the first Chinese woman to ever compete in a WWE ring. [4]
Professional wrestling career
Before joining WWE she was a lifelong combat-sport athlete, fighting in the martial art of wushu.[4] In January 2017, she joined the WWE Performance Center after she had impressed talent scouts at a tryout in Shanghai, China. In 2017 Xia made her debut for WWE competing in the inaugural Mae Young Classic.[5] Xia was eliminated in the first round. In 2018, Xia competed in her second Mae Young Classic and was eliminated in the second round. [1] On January 2019, Xia competed in her first Royal Rumble match, the second ever women's Royal Rumble.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Chongqing wrestler strikes spicy tone as she makes WWE history". Chinadaily.com.cn. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Csonka's NXT Review 2.27.19". 411MANIA. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "NXT Daytona Beach, FL Live Event Results (2/23/19): Velveteen Dream Defends NXT North American Title | Fightful Wrestling". Fightful.com. 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ a b "Xia Li". WWE. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Xia Li". WWE. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Xia Li". WWE. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
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