History of Bianca Belair in Timeline

Bianca Belair, born Bianca Nicole Crawford, is an accomplished American professional wrestler signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. A notable figure in women's wrestling, she is one of only two women to win a WrestleMania main event. Furthermore, Belair holds the record for the longest reign as Raw Women's Champion, with an impressive 420-day title defense.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 9, 1989: Bianca Belair Born

On April 9, 1989, Bianca Nicole Blair, later known as Bianca Belair, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. She would become an American professional wrestler and fitness competitor.

2006: Longest Reign of any WWE Women's Championship since Trish Stratus

In 2023, Belair became the longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion surpassing Becky Lynch and was the longest reign of any WWE women's championship since Trish Stratus' reign with the original WWE Women's Championship in 2006.

2006: Longest reign since Trish Stratus

In 2023, this was the longest reign of any WWE women's championship since Trish Stratus' reign with the original WWE Women's Championship in 2006.

2011: SEC Academic Honor Roll

In 2011, Bianca Blair was named to the SEC's academic honor roll while at the University of Tennessee.

2012: SEC Academic Honor Roll

In 2012, Bianca Blair was again named to the SEC's academic honor roll while at the University of Tennessee.

April 12, 2016: Signs Contract with WWE

On April 12, 2016, Bianca Blair signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

April 2016: Signs with WWE

In April 2016, Bianca Belair signed with WWE and began performing on the SmackDown brand.

2016: Professional Wrestling Debut

In 2016, Bianca Belair made her professional wrestling debut for WWE's developmental brand NXT, where she competed for the NXT Women's Championship on multiple occasions.

May 3, 2017: Television Debut on NXT

On May 3, 2017, Bianca Belair made her television debut on NXT, participating in a battle royal for the NXT Women's Championship but was eliminated.

June 9, 2017: Engagement Announcement

On June 9, 2017, Bianca Belair announced her engagement to fellow professional wrestler Kenneth Crawford, known as Montez Ford.

January 2018: Undefeated Streak Begins

In January 2018, Bianca Belair began an undefeated streak, defeating various competitors.

June 23, 2018: Marriage to Montez Ford

On June 23, 2018, Bianca Belair married Kenneth Crawford, also known as Montez Ford.

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 at 367 days.

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 superstars before being eliminated.

January 2020: First Action Figure Revealed

In late January 2020, WWE.com revealed that Bianca Belair's first action figure would debut in Mattel's Basic Series 107.

2020: Main Roster Debut and Draft to SmackDown

In 2020, Bianca Belair made her main roster debut at WrestleMania 36 and was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2020 Draft.

January 2021: Royal Rumble Victory

In January 2021, Bianca Belair won the Royal Rumble match, becoming the second-ever Black superstar to achieve this feat in WWE history. She was in the match for over 56 minutes, a record at the time for a participant in the Women's Royal Rumble match.

2021: Royal Rumble Winner and PWI Ranking

In 2021, Bianca Belair won the Women's Royal Rumble match, becoming the second African American after The Rock to win a Royal Rumble match. Also in 2021, she was ranked No. 1 of the top 150 female wrestlers by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI).

2021: Championship Loss

In 2021, at SummerSlam, Bianca Belair lost the SmackDown Women's Championship to Becky Lynch in 26 seconds, ending her reign at 133 days. She later described the loss as one of the lowest points of her career.

January 2022: Royal Rumble Elimination

In January 2022, at Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair entered at #8 and lasted 47 minutes before being eliminated by Charlotte Flair.

August 25, 2022: Blair signs with Hollywood agency WME

On August 25, 2022, Bianca Belair signed with the Hollywood agency WME.

November 2, 2023: Reality show announced

On November 2, 2023, it was confirmed that a reality show named Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez would air on Hulu.

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. This was promoted by WWE as the longest reign of any women's champion of the modern era.

2023: Drafted to SmackDown and Longest Reigning Champion

In 2023, Bianca Belair was drafted to SmackDown with the Raw Women's Championship. She became the longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion, surpassing Becky Lynch.

January 2024: Royal Rumble Appearance

In January 2024, Bianca Belair participated in the Royal Rumble match, entering at number 10 and eliminating Jordynne Grace before being eliminated by Bayley.

February 2, 2024: Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez airs on Hulu

On February 2, 2024, the reality show Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez, following the lives of Bianca Belair and Montez Ford, aired on Hulu.

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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, making Belair the ninth WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion.