Brinley Reece
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About
Professional wrestler known for being signed to WWE and for performing on the NXT brand.
Before Fame
She attended Woodcreek High School before she studied at Sacramento State University. Her opportunity with WWE began in July 2022 when she participated in WWE's Nashville tryouts during SummerSlam weekend. She then officially reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando as part of the Fall 2022 recruiting class. She made her televised in-ring WWE debut in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament in October 2023.
Trivia
She made her televised debut as a last-minute replacement for fellow NXT wrestler Jakara Jackson, who was medically disqualified just hours before their match in the 2023 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. She competes at around 5 feet tall, which makes her one of the shortest competitors in NXT. She had surgery on her shoulder in May 2025.
Family Life
Her real name is Breanna Ruggiero. She announced her engagement in August 2025 to her longtime partner Marcus Aponte.
Associated With
Triple H was the WWE executive responsible for overseeing the Performance Center recruitment class she joined in 2022.
