Layla El

Layla El (born 25 June 1977) is an English dancer, model and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with WWE. During her time in the WWE, Layla became a one-time Divas Champion, a one-time and the last holder of the original Women's Championship, and the winner of the 2006 WWE Diva Search.

 Career 
Before becoming a professional wrestler, she was a dancer for the NBA's Miami Heat from 2004 to 2006. She has returned to the team since 2015 up until the present.

On 29 July 2015, it was announced that Layla decided to retire from professional wrestling and she was released from her WWE contract.

 Personal life 
El got married to a fellow wrestler Ricky Ortiz in November 2015. In February 8, 2025, El announced that she is becoming a mother after retirement in July 2015.

 Championships and accomplishments 

 Cheerleading 

 National Basketball Association
 Championship ring (1 time)

 Professional wrestling 

 Pro Wrestling Illustrated
 Ranked No. 6 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2012
 World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
 WWE Divas Championship (1 time)
 WWE Women's Championship (1 time, last)
 WWE Diva Search (2006)
 Slammy Award ( 1 time)
 Knucklehead Moment of the Year (2010) –  (with Michelle McCool) 

References

 Other websites 

Category:1978 births
Category:Living people
Category:English professional wrestlers
Category:Female professional wrestlers
Category:Former WWE wrestlers
Category:English dancers
Category:Sportspeople from London