Career Timeline of Bianca Belair: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Bianca Belair, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Bianca Belair, born Bianca Nicole Blair Crawford, is an accomplished American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on SmackDown. A significant figure in women's wrestling, she's one of only two women to headline WrestleMania. Her impressive 420-day reign as Raw Women's Champion marks the longest in the championship's history, solidifying her status as a top performer in WWE.
2006: Reference to Trish Stratus' Reign
In 2023, when Bianca Belair became the longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion, it was noted that this was the longest reign of any WWE women's championship since Trish Stratus' reign in 2006.
April 2016: Signing with WWE
In April 2016, Bianca Belair signed with WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand.
2016: Professional Wrestling Debut
In 2016, Bianca Belair made her professional wrestling debut in WWE's developmental brand NXT.
May 3, 2017: Television Debut on NXT
On May 3, 2017, Bianca Belair made her television debut on NXT, participating in a battle royal.
January 2018: Start of Undefeated Streak
In January 2018, Bianca Belair began an undefeated streak by defeating various competitors in NXT.
January 26, 2019: NXT Women's Championship Challenge
On January 26, 2019, at TakeOver: Phoenix, Bianca Belair unsuccessfully challenged Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship, ending her undefeated streak.
January 2020: Royal Rumble Debut
In January 2020, at Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair entered her first women's Royal Rumble match, eliminating a record 8 other superstars.
2020: Main Roster Debut and Draft to SmackDown
In 2020, Bianca Belair made her main roster debut at WrestleMania 36 and was later drafted to the SmackDown brand.
January 2021: Royal Rumble Win
In January 2021, Bianca Belair won the Royal Rumble match, becoming the second-ever Black superstar to achieve this feat in WWE history.
2021: Loss of SmackDown Women's Championship
In 2021, Bianca Belair lost the SmackDown Women's Championship to Becky Lynch at SummerSlam in 26 seconds, marking one of the lowest points in her career.
2021: Royal Rumble Win and PWI Ranking
In 2021, Bianca Belair won the Women's Royal Rumble match and was ranked No. 1 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI).
January 2022: Elimination Chamber Qualification
In January 2022, at Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair lasted 47 minutes. Later that month, at Elimination Chamber, Belair won the Elimination Chamber match to become the #1 contender for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 38.
August 25, 2022: Signing with Hollywood Agency WME
On August 25, 2022, Bianca Belair signed with Hollywood agency WME.
2023: Drafted to SmackDown and Longest Reigning Champion
As part of the 2023 WWE Draft, Bianca Belair was drafted to the SmackDown brand as the longest reigning Raw Women's Champion.
2023: Longest-Reigning Raw Women's Champion
In 2023, Bianca Belair became the longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion with a reign of 420 days.
January 2024: Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber Participation
In January 2024, Bianca Belair participated in the Royal Rumble match, eliminating Jordynne Grace, and later took part in the women's Elimination Chamber match.
May 2024: WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Win
In May 2024, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeated Damage CTRL to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, marking Belair as the ninth WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion.
