Xia Li is a Chinese pro-wrestler. She is a professional wrestler who is now showcasing her talent in the World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) developmental brand, WWE NXT.
Devoting her life in martial arts, she is a lifelong combat sport-athlete, who first made it through the martial art of Wushu.
Talking about her career in wrestling, it was in January 2017 when the lady wrestler joined the WWE performance center, impressing talent scouts at the tryout in Shanghai, China.
In the same year, Xia made her debut for WWE computing in the foremost Mae Young Classic tournament. And, that is what made her the first-ever Chinese woman to compete in a WWE ring.
The initial phase of her career was not as easy as it seemed to be. She had to face several numbers of defeat in the ring.
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Despite facing numbers of elimination, Xia made her comeback on 1st May 2019 by picking her first television win as she defeated fellow wrestler Rachel Evers. Since then, Xia has not looked back.
Xia, being the wrestler sensation, is known for her unique finishing and signature moves. Her signature moves include Tornado Kick, Spinning Heel Kick, Pam strikes, Splits Leg Drop, and many more.
Wiki & Age
Xia Li was born on 28th July 1988 in China. Her real name is Zhao Xia, but she gained fame with her ring name, Xia Li.
She has a great physique, standing at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters). And, with a bodyweight of 62 kgs(136Ibs).
Her Best Friend
Xia Li is the best friend of a fellow WWE wrestler, Kairi Sane.
Despite coming from two different nations, the popular wrestlers of today enjoy each other's company. Further, their love and support for one another can also be seen through their social media accounts, where they frequently post about each other.
Xia Li with her best friend, Kaire Sane (Photo: Instasaver.org)
Kairi is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. Her birth name being Kairi Hojo, she gained fame by the ring name Kairi Sane like her mate Xia.
In addition to her career, she first started her career as a professional wrestler in January 2012.
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Before signing to WWE in 2016, she was a part of the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion. Moreover, for the five long years, she became a one-time World of Stardom Champion.
What Is Xia Li Doing Now?
Xia Li has proved herself why she is a pro-wrestler by making it to the NXT Award Future.
The wrestling star took to her Instagram account and appealed to her fans to vote for her on 8th December 2019.
Aside from the award show, she lately defeated NXT Women Champion, Shayna Baszler. Shayna had previously clinched the victory for the NXT at survivors series.