History of Lash Legend in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2026

Anriel Howard, known as Lash Legend in WWE, is an American professional wrestler currently performing on the SmackDown brand. She signed with WWE in December 2020 and has achieved success as a one-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Her wrestling career highlights her as a notable figure in the world of professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 6, 1997: Anriel Howard's Birth

On May 6, 1997, Anriel Howard, who would later be known as Lash Legend, was born. She is an American professional wrestler.

2016: NCAA Tournament Record

In 2016, during her time at Texas A&M, Howard set an NCAA Tournament record with 27 rebounds in a single game.

2019: WNBA Debut and Release

In 2019, Howard was drafted by the Seattle Storm and played three games before being waived early in the season.

2019: All-SEC and All-American Honors

In 2019, Howard was named to the First Team All-SEC by both the Associated Press (AP) and Coaches, 2019 SEC All-Tournament Team, and to the 2019 AP All-American Honorable Mention team during her one season with the Bulldogs.

December 2, 2020: Lash Legend Signs with WWE

On December 2, 2020, Anriel Howard signed with WWE, marking a significant milestone in her professional wrestling career.

February 2022: Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

In February 2022, Lash Legend and Amari Miller teamed up for the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic but lost in the first round.

August 2022: Alliance with Jakara Jackson

Since August 2022, Lash Legend formed an alliance with Jakara Jackson, marking a new partnership in her wrestling career.

May 28, 2023: Interference at NXT Battleground

On May 28, 2023, at NXT Battleground, Lash Legend interfered in a match, helping Noam Dar retain the NXT Heritage Cup, and becoming part of The Meta-Four.

February 20, 2024: NXT Women's Championship Challenge

On February 20, 2024, Lash Legend faced Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship but was unsuccessful.

February 1, 2025: Royal Rumble Participation

On February 1, 2025, Lash Legend participated in her first Royal Rumble match, entering as entrant #9 and lasting 17 minutes before being eliminated.

March 14, 2025: TNA Wrestling Debut

On March 14, 2025, Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend made their Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) debut by appearing after the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match.

July 13, 2025: Evolution Battle Royal Runner-Up

On July 13, 2025, at Evolution, Lash Legend was the runner up in the 20-woman battle royal.

November 7, 2025: Return to SmackDown as a Heel

On November 7, 2025, Lash Legend returned to SmackDown as a heel, aligning herself with Nia Jax.

February 27, 2026: WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Win

On February 27, 2026, Lash Legend and Nia Jax, as The Irresistible Forces, won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, marking Legend's first championship win.