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CJ Perry
Perry in 2018
Born
Catherine Joy Perry

(1985-03-24)March 24, 1985(age 39)
Gainesville, Florida,U.S.
Other namesCJ Perry
Alma materFlorida State University[1]
Occupation(s)Professional wrestling manager, professional wrestler, actress
Years active2008–present
Spouse
​
​
(m.2016;sep.2023)​
Ring name(s)CJ[2]
Lana[3]
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[3]
Billed fromMoscow,Russia (as Lana)[3]
Trained byWWE Performance Center
Tyson Kidd
Natalya Neidhart[4][5]
DebutOctober 23, 2013
(as amanager)[6]
April 3, 2016
(as a wrestler)[5]

Catherine Joy"CJ"Perry(born March 24, 1985) is an Americanprofessional wrestling manager,professional wrestler,andactress.She is best known for her tenure inWWEfrom 2013–2021 under thering nameLana.She most recently worked forAll Elite Wrestling(AEW) under the ring nameCJ.

Early life[edit]

Perry was born on March 24, 1985, inGainesville, Florida,[7]the eldest of four siblings. She is of Portuguese and Venezuelan descent.[8]She spent several years of her childhood in theLatvian Soviet Socialist Republic,where her father worked as aChristian missionary.[7][8]Perry and her family remained in Latvia after itrestored its independencein 1991. From an early age, Perry aspired to become aballet dancerlike her mother. She attended theRigaChoreography School (the ballet school of theLatvian National Opera) and began dancing with the Latvian National Ballet at the age of 14.[9][7]

At the age of 17, Perry returned to the United States. She initially lived inNew York City,where she danced at theAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater,Ballet Hispanico,Broadway Dance Center,andMartha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance.She later enrolled atFlorida State University(FSU) inTallahassee, Florida,majoring in dance and acting.[1][7]While attending FSU, she began attendingFlorida State Seminolesfootball games withJenn Stergerand several other students, cheering from the bleachers while dressed as cowgirls. The students, known as the FSU Cowgirls, entered the public consciousness after being acknowledged by commentatorBrent Musburgerduring a game between the Florida State Seminoles and theMiami Hurricanesthat aired onABCin September 2005.[10][11][12]

Perry parlayed the exposure into a modelling career, appearing in photoshoots in publications such as theRIDGID Tool Calendarand working as a spokesmodel for the energy drinks Matrix andRed Bull.[7]Upon graduating from FSU, she relocated toLos Angeleswith the aim of working in show business.[7]

Music and acting career[edit]

In 2009, Perry joined No Means Yes, agirl groupsigned toNe-Yo'srecord labelcomprising Perry (billed as "CJ" ), Kat, Shea, and Tanu. The group released onesingle,"Would You Like That", and recorded two others ( "7 Years Bad Luck" and "Burn Rubber" ) before disbanding in 2010.[7][8]Perry later stated:

A girlfriend of mine in college referred me to the man that was putting the group together. I honestly was so scared to sing and I didn't even know a song to sing at the audition so I sang "Jesus Loves Me".I remember them saying" we can work with her tone because she has the right look and she is a model that break dances ". I am so thankful to this day for that experience because I do not think I would have ever gotten the role inPitch Perfectif I hadn't overcome my fear to open my mouth and sing.[7]

Perry went on to work as abackup dancerfor performers such asKeri Hilson,Nelly,Pink,Usher,Akon,andRich Boy.[1][7]In 2013, she starred alongsideKelley Jaklein the music video for Jakle'scoverof theParamoresong "Ain't it Fun".She trained as an actress atThe Groundlings Schooland under the acting coaches Lesly Kahn andLarry Moss.[7]She went on to appear in acting roles such as an episode ofThe Gamein 2011, the lead role inI.C.I.R.U.S.in 2011, themusicalcomedyfilmPitch Perfectin 2012 and the 2015 sequelPitch Perfect 2,and an episode ofBansheein 2013.[13]In 2016, she starred in theWWE StudiosproductionInterrogationalongsideWWE Hall of FamerAdam "Edge" Copeland.[14]

Professional wrestling career[edit]

WWE (2013–2021)[edit]

Managerial role (2013–2016)[edit]

Perry (as Lana) (left) celebrating a win alongRusevat aRawevent in April 2014

In June 2013, Perry revealed that she had been signed toWWEand was sent to theirdevelopmental branchNXT.[15]She debuted on the October 23, 2013, episode ofNXT,under thering name"Lana", scoutingAlexander Rusev.[6]On the November 6 episode ofNXT,Lana became Rusev's "social ambassador", using aRussianaccent and developing a character who majored inForeign Affairsand Business and Social Media Marketing in college.[16]Lana made her main roster debut on the January 31 episode ofSmackDown,where she and Rusev in the following weeks appeared in a series of self-promotional videos and speeches.[17][18][19]In early May, Lana began dedicating Rusev's matches to her "hero",President of RussiaVladimir Putin,as well as adopting ananti-American,Russophilicgimmick.[20][21]

Lana made some controversial comments during an in-ring promo prior to Rusev's match atBattleground,blaming the United States for current world events and praising Putin. Although she did not directly mention it, some media outlets said Lana was making reference to the crash ofMalaysia Airlines Flight 17,which happened three days before Battleground, to help buildheatfor Rusev in hisfeudagainstJack Swagger.[22][23]A representative of WWE later toldTMZthat the segment was not specifically about the Malaysia Airlines crash, noting that the Rusev-Lana storyline "has been a part of WWE programming for more than three months. WWE apologizes to anyone who misunderstood last night's segment and was offended".[24]

Following the November 3 episode ofRaw,Rusev defeatedSheamusonWWE Networkto capture theUnited States Championship.[25]AtWrestleMania 31,Rusev lost the title to Cena after Rusev accidentally crashed into Lana, knocking her off the ring apron.[26]On May 17, atPayback,Cena defeated Rusev in an"I Quit" matchafter Lana quit on Rusev's behalf.[27]The following night onRaw,Lana justified her actions by explaining that Rusev said he quit inBulgarian,only for him to harshly dismiss her; later that night, Lana kissedDolph Ziggler,turningherface(i.e., changing sides) and officially ending their association.[28]After Ziggler being injured by Rusev,[29]he went to return on the August 17 episode ofRaw,aiding Lana during a confrontation with Rusev andSummer Rae.[30]Rae went on to "seduce" Ziggler in order to end his relationship with Lana,[31][32]but the storyline ended quietly, after WWE announced that Lana had injured her wrist while training.[33]On October 11,TMZreported that Lana had gotten engaged to Rusev,[34]which Lana confirmed.[35]Lana made her return, once again as avillainess,on the November 30 episode ofRaw,where she and Rusev referenced their engagement.

On the April 25, 2016, episode ofRaw,Lana returned to managing Rusev,[36]After being drafted toRawas part of the2016 WWE draftwhich took place on July 19,[37][38]Lana made her first appearance for the brand on August 1, where she accompanied Rusev.[39]On August 8, Rusev's and Lana's wedding celebration was usurped byRoman Reigns,[40]and one week later on the August 15 episode ofRaw,Rusev competed in a match for Lana's honor against Reigns but lost.[41]In early 2017, Rusev suffered a legitimate shoulder injury, taking them off television.

Early matches (2016–2017)[edit]

Perry, as Lana (far back), along with fellowTeam B.A.D. & Blondemembers, walking to the ring before their match at theWrestleMania 32event in April 2016

On the February 29, 2016, episode ofRaw,Lana confrontedBrie Belladuring a backstage segment, arguing that Bella's fans only supported her out of pity for having a "badhusband",[42]On the March 14 episode ofRaw,she distracted Brie during atag team matchagainstTeam B.A.D.(NaomiandTamina), causing her to lose, and aligned herself with Team BAD.[43]On the March 22 episode ofMain Event,she brought the returningEmmaandSummer Raeto her guild.[44]As a result, Lana faced off Bella in a tag team match at theWrestleMania 32pre-show, in what would be Lana's in-ring debut, which her team (dubbed Team B.A.D. & Blonde) lost.[45][46]

On the April 11, 2017, Lana was drafted to theSmackDownbrand as part of theSuperstar Shake-up.[47]As vignettes hyping her televised return aired, Lana resumed in-ring competition under her new gimmick at NXT live events that same month.[48][49][50]Lana made her return on the June 6 episode ofSmackDown Live,unsuccessfully vying to compete in the impending women'sMoney in the Bank ladder match,and had a feud withSmackDown Women's ChampionNaomi.[51][52]On June 18, Lana was defeated by Naomi in her first televised singles match atMoney in the Bankafter a distraction byCarmella.[53]She went on to compete against Naomi two more times on the June 27 and July 4 episodes ofSmackDown Live,where she was defeated both times in quick matches.[54][55]On July 23 atBattleground,Lana competed in afive-way elimination matchto determine the number one contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship, where she was eliminated byBecky Lynch.[56]At theRoyal Rumbleon January 28, 2018, Lana participated in the first ever women'sRoyal Rumble matchas the 13th entrant, but was eliminated byMichelle McCool.Lana would compete in theWWE Mixed Match Challenge,teaming with Rusev, where they defeatedEliasandBayleyin the first round. Lana competed in theWrestleMania Women's Battle RoyalatWrestleMania 34she was eliminated byBianca Belair.On the May 22 episode ofSmackDown,Lana defeatedBillie Kayto qualify for the women'sMoney in the Bank ladder matchmarking Lana's first and only singles win onSmackDown.At the2018 Money in the Bank,Lana did not win theMoney in the Bank ladder matchthe match was won byAlexa Bliss.

Various alliances (2018–2021)[edit]

Perry (as Lana) at a WWEhouse showin January 2019

Throughout late July 2018, Lana was booked with Rusev andAiden EnglishagainstAndrade "Cien" AlmasandZelina Vega.AtSummerSlam,Lana and Rusev faced Vega and Almas in a match which they lost.[citation needed]Lana competed in theWrestleMania Women's Battle RoyalatWrestleMania 35,where she was eliminated bySarah Logan.[57]

On the September 30, 2019, episode ofRaw,Lana started a romantic storyline where she started a relationship withBobby Lashley,kissing him in front of Rusev.[58]However, the storyline was dropped after Rusev was legitimately released from his WWE contract. Lana then began a feud withMVP,after he tried to gain Lashley as an ally.[citation needed]AfterBacklash,where Lashley was unsuccessful in capturing the WWE Championship due to an altercation between MVP and Lana at ringside, Lashley chose to stay with MVP instead of Lana.[59]Since September, Lana worked with Nia Jax, where Jax performed aSamoan dropon Lana through the commentator's table.[60]That would become a recurring theme, as Jax would Samoan drop Lana through the table on a weekly basis duringRaw.[citation needed][61]On November 22, atSurvivor Series,Lana participated in a traditionalSurvivor Series elimination matchas part of team Raw.[62]During the match, Lana was told by her teammates to stand on the ring steps and not tag in again.[62]At the end of the match, Jax andBianca Belairfrom team SmackDown were counted out, leaving Lana the sole survivor thus winning the match for teamRaw.

On the next night onRaw,Lana challenged Asuka again for the Raw Women's Championship but lost by disqualification because Asuka was attacked by theWomen's Tag Team ChampionsNia Jax andShayna Baszler.On the December 14, 2020, episode of RAW, Jax, and Baszler injured Lana's leg.[63]She returned on January 31, 2021, at theRoyal Rumbleas the 26th entrant.[64]On the March 8, 2021, episode ofRaw,Lana andNaomichallengedNia JaxandShayna Baszlerfor theWWE Women's Tag Team Championshipbut they were unsuccessful. They competed in the Tag Team Turmoil match atWrestleMania 37to determine the no. 1 contenders for theWWE Women's Tag Team Championship,but they were eliminated byBillie KayandCarmella.On the May 3, 2021, episode ofRaw,Lana andNaomichallengedNia JaxandShayna Baszlerfor theWWE Women's Tag Team Championshipagain but they were unsuccessful.[65][66]On the May 31, 2021, episode ofRaw,Lana andNaomiwere defeated byDana BrookeandMandy Rose.This was Lana's final match in WWE.

On June 2, 2021, Lana was released by WWE.[67]

All Elite Wrestling (2023–2024)[edit]

Perry debuted inAll Elite Wrestling(AEW) at itsAll Outpay-per-view on September 3, 2023, attempting to save her husband,Miro,from a post-match attack fromPowerhouse Hobbsby hitting Hobbs with achair.[68]On the September 23 episode ofAEW Collision,Perry (now known as "CJ" ) gave an interview withLexy Nairin which she stated that Miro had "lost his way" and that she would be managing other clients.[2]On the October 14 episode ofCollision,Miro attackedAction Andrettiafter Andretti expressed an interest in being managed by CJ.[69]In November 2023, CJ began managingAndrade El Idolo,[70]leading to a match between Andrade and Miro atWorlds Endthe following month, where Miro defeated Andrade after CJturnedon Andrade.[71][72]This would be her last appearance for AEW as on July 12, 2024, CJ revealed that she was no longer with the company.[73]

Other media[edit]

Perry has appeared in six WWE video games as Lana. She made her in-game debut inWWE 2K15as anon-player character,appearing during Rusev's entrance and victory celebration. She later made hermanagingdebut inWWE 2K16and later appearing in its follow-ups,WWE 2K17andWWE 2K18.She was confirmed to be a playable character for the first time inWWE 2K19[74]and followed that up with appearance inWWE 2K20,[75]WWE 2K Battlegrounds,[76]andWWE 2K22.[77]

In 2016, it was announced that Perry would be featured as a main cast member for the sixth season ofTotal Divas.[78]Perry joined the cast of VH1's reboot ofThe Surreal Lifein 2021.[79]

Personal life[edit]

Perry (right) and her husbandMiroin April 2018

Perry once dated actor and former American football playerIsaiah Mustafa.[80]She married Bulgarian professional wrestler Miroslav Barnyashev (better known by his ring names "Rusev"and"Miro") on July 29, 2016.[81]They separated in winter 2023.[82]

In December 2023, Perry was hospitalized with an unknown infection resulting from asplinterthat started in her left finger and travelled up her arm; she was released from hospital later that month after undergoing surgery.[83]

Filmography[edit]

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Benny Future and the Madman from Manchester Arabella
2011 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Dancer Uncredited
Big Time Beach Party Television film
2012 Pitch Perfect Footnote #5 / Opening Bella
2014 American Hustle Uncredited
2015 Soul Alexis
Pitch Perfect 2 Legacy Bella
2016 Countdown Lana Cameo
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon Voice
Interrogation Becky
2018 Another Version of You Gwyneth
2021 Cosmic Sin Sol Cantos
2022 Wifelike Holly
2023 Snag: Chapter One The Reaper
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Millionaire Matchmaker Herself Episode: "Tai/German"
2009 The Real Housewives of Atlanta Episode "Better Tardy Than Never"
2011 The Game Ashley Episode: "A Very Special Episode"
The Fresh Beat Band Steguitarus Episode: "Veloci-Rap-Star"
2011–12 I.C.I.R.U.S. Brit Recurring role (7 episodes)
2013 Banshee Crystal Episode: "Wicks"
2015–18 Total Divas Lana Guest (season 4)
Main cast (seasons 6–8): 36 episodes
2016–18 Total Bellas Episodes: "Quickie Fix", "Bella-Mania" & "The Bella Comeback"
2023 Nikki Bella Says I Do Episode: "Pole Dancing With the Stars"

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

Year Single Album
2009 "Would You Like That" Non-album single

Awards and accomplishments[edit]

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