Kiana James is an American professional wrestler. Here is everything you need to know about Kiana James including her net worth, personal life and more
James is currently signed to the WWE NXT brand. Let us have a look at this former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion superstar’s career, records, and much more.
Kiana James Facts
| Birth Place | Sioux City, Iowa, U.S |
| Father’s Name | NA |
| Mother’s Name | Shandell Inlay |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Net Worth (2023) | $ 1 million |
| Age | 25 |
| Date of Birth | May 23, 1997 |
| High School | East High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Wrestling Debut | September 11, 2021 |
| WWE Debut | 2022 |
| Finisher | 401k Belly to back Suplex lifted into a Gutbuster |
| Spouse | Zach Klingensmith |
| Children | Not Yet |
| Nickname | Xtina Kay |
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Kiana James’ Net Worth and Salary
Kiana has a net worth of approximately $1 million and makes around $100,000 salary annually from WWE NXT and other wrestling pay-per-views. She also earns from endorsements and public appearances.
Kiana James Height and Body Measurements
Kiana was born on May 23, 1997, which would make him 25 years old in 2023. Her height is listed as 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and his weight is listed as 132 lb (60 kg).
Kiana James Career
Kayla Klingensmith aka Kiana James is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand. She is a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion.
On September 21, 2021, she made her in-ring debut in an episode of AEW Dark, she made her debut under the name Xtina Kay where she lost to The Bunny. She went on to make her WWE debut within a few months.
James made her WWE debut under the ring name Kayla Inlay on February 1, 2022, in an episode of NXT losing to Sarray. Inlay was repackaged as Kiana James and took on a businesswoman gimmick, debuting in the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament on May 17, losing to Roxanne Perez in the first round.
Her first televised win came on the episode of June 24 of NXT Level Up by defeating Brooklyn Barlow. On the July 19 episode of NXT, James competed in a 20-woman battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship which she lost.
James then feuded with Lyons after insulting her looks but lost to her on the August 9 episode of NXT and in a tag match alongside Arianna Grace against Lyons and Zoey Stark on the September 13 episode of NXT.
On a WWE Main Event, she had a short feud with Dana Brooke in which she came out victorious. James would start a feud against Henley with whom she would bet her parents’ bar against the offer that James offered her. On the November 29 episode of NXT, James defeated Henley.
At NXT Deadline, James competed in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge to determine the number one contender to Mandy Rose’s NXT Women’s Championship, which was won by Perez. On the December 27 episode of NXT, James ended her feud with Henley after losing to her in a Battle for the Bar.
At New Year’s Evil on January 10, 2023, James competed in a 20-woman battle royal to determine the number one contender to Roxanne Perez’s NXT Women’s Championship, being eliminated by Lyra Valkyria.
On February 5, at NXT Vengeance Day, James and Fallon Henley defeated Katana Chance and Kayden Carter to win the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship, making it the first title in James’ career.
On April 1, at NXT Stand & Deliver, James and Henley lost the tag titles to Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. On the April 25, 2023, episode of NXT, After James and Jensen were defeated by Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley, James walked out on Jensen causing Jensen to go back to Briggs and Henley.
May 9, 2023 episode of NXT saw James getting defeated by Valkyrie in the very first round of the tournament for the vacated NXT Women’s Championship.
Kiana James Family and Partner
Kiana James was born on May 23, 1997, in Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. She is American by nationality. Her mother’s name is Shandell Inlay, however, her father’s name has not been revealed yet. She has a big family of eight members with three sisters, Emery Inlay and Anessa Inlay and two brothers one of whose name is Andrew Inlay, he is an athlete with records in NCAA Tracks and Field.
She completed her elementary education at East High School and later graduated from Morningside University in 2019 with a degree in science.
James is currently married to her long-time boyfriend Zach Klingensmith. They got married on January 2, 2022. They both went to the same college at Morningside University Iowa. They are happily married for the past 1 year.
FAQs about Kiana James
| What is Kiana James net worth? |
| Kiana James has a net worth of approximately $1 million. |
| What is the real name of Kiana James? |
| Her real name is Kayla Inlay |
| Who is the boyfriend of Kiana James? |
| Kiana James is married to Zach Kligensmith |
| What are the measurements of Kiana James? |
| Height- 5 ft 10in (178cm) Weight- 132 lb (60kg) |
| When is the birthday of Kiana James? |
| Kiana was born on May 23, 1997. |
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