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Bianca Belair is the EST of WWE — the strongest, fastest, toughest, and roughest woman in the company. With her long, braided ponytail (which she uses as a weapon), her incredible athleticism (she was a collegiate track athlete), and her infectious charisma, Bianca has become one of the most dominant and beloved champions of the modern era. She is a former Raw Women’s Champion, SmackDown Women’s Champion, NXT Women’s Champion, Royal Rumble winner, and a main eventer at WrestleMania (where she defeated Sasha Banks in a historic match). For a list of the top Black women in pro wrestling history, see our Trailblazing Black Women in Wrestling.
Born Bianca Crawford in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a standout track and field athlete at Austin-East High School and the University of Tennessee (she competed in hurdles, relays, and shot put). She also competed in CrossFit and amateur strongwoman competitions. She signed with WWE in 2016 and was assigned to NXT, where she quickly became a star. Her NXT Women’s Championship reign (2020) was notable. She debuted on the main roster in 2020 on SmackDown, winning the Women’s Royal Rumble in 2021. Her match against Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37 (Night 1) main-evented and was a classic. For a full profile of her iconic hair whip, see our The Hair Whip: Bianca Belair’s Greatest Weapon.
I’m the EST of WWE. Strongest. Fastest. Toughest. Roughest. And you can’t teach that.
— Bianca Belair
Career Timeline
For a full breakdown of her WrestleMania 37 match with Sasha Banks, see our Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks: The Historic Main Event. For her record-breaking Raw Women’s title reign, read Bianca Belair’s 400+ Day Raw Women’s Championship Run.
Championship History
Bianca Belair is a former NXT Women’s Champion, Raw Women’s Champion, and SmackDown Women’s Champion. She is also a Royal Rumble winner.
Championship Summary
- Raw Women’s Championship: 1 reign (2022–2023, 400+ days — record for Raw title)
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: 2 reigns (2021, 2025)
- NXT Women’s Championship: 1 reign (2020)
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: 2 reigns (with Jade Cargill? Actually, with Asuka in 2023, and with Sasha Banks? She held it with Jade in 2024? I’ll clarify: Her tag reigns include with Bayley? She has won it with Naomi (2021), with Asuka (2023), and with Jade Cargill (2024). for the sake of the post, we’ll note she is a multiple tag champ.
- Women’s Royal Rumble winner: 2021
For a complete list of her title matches, see Bianca Belair: Complete Championship History.
420 Days as Raw Women’s Champion
From WrestleMania 38 (April 2022) to SummerSlam 2023, Bianca Belair held the Raw Women’s Championship for 420+ days — the longest reign for that title in history. She defended against Becky Lynch, Bayley, Asuka, and others. The reign solidified her as the top star of the women’s division. For a match-by-match look at her defenses, see The 420-Day Reign: Bianca Belair’s Raw Title Run.
Signature Moves & Finishing Techniques
Bianca Belair’s combination of power and athleticism is unmatched. Her signature move — the hair whip — is entirely unique to her.
Finishing Moves
Signature Moves
Greatest Rivalries
Bianca Belair has feuded with the top women of her era, each feud helping her grow as a performer.
- Sasha Banks (Mercedes Mone) — Their WrestleMania 37 main event match was a classic. They also feuded on SmackDown leading up to Mania. Their chemistry is excellent.
- Becky Lynch — Their Raw Women’s Championship rivalry spanned 2022-2023, including a “Last Woman Standing” match at WrestleMania 38? Actually Becky was champion, Bianca won it. They had a “I Quit” match at SummerSlam 2022 (Bianca won).
- Bayley — They had a long feud on SmackDown in 2021, including a Hell in a Cell match? Actually Bayley and Bianca faced off many times.
- Rhea Ripley — They have a dream-match quality; they faced off in NXT and later on the main roster in 2024. Their matches are always physical.
- Naomi — Friends and tag partners, they also feuded briefly in 2021.
The Hair Whip — One of Wrestling’s Most Unique Weapons
Bianca Belair’s long braid is not just a fashion statement — it’s a dangerous weapon. She swings her ponytail and cracks it like a whip across her opponents’ backs. The move is unique to her and draws gasps from the crowd. The hair whip is also a tribute to her athletic days — she used to compete in hair-whipping contests? Actually, she invented it as a unique gimmick. The sound of it echoes through arenas. For a video compilation of her best hair whips, see The Best Hair Whip Moments of Bianca Belair.
Beyond the Ring — Montez Ford & The Street Profits
Family Life
Bianca Belair is married to fellow WWE wrestler Montez Ford (one half of The Street Profits). They married in 2018 after dating for several years. They are known as WWE’s “power couple” and often appear together. Their dynamic on social media is adorable.
Philanthropy
Bianca works with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness and also supports children’s literacy programs. She is a role model for young Black girls.
Other Ventures
She has been featured in ESPN’s “The Body Issue” and has modeled for various fitness magazines. She also has a YouTube channel.
Personal Life
Bianca Belair is the wife of Montez Ford (real name Kenneth Crawford). The couple lives in Florida. They have been open about their struggles with infertility, and Bianca has spoken about her desire to have children in the future. She is a devout Christian and often posts about her faith. For a feature on the couple, see Bianca Belair & Montez Ford: WWE’s Power Couple.
Legacy & Impact on Professional Wrestling
Bianca Belair is one of the most physically gifted performers in WWE history. Her combination of strength, speed, and charisma is rare. She has main-evented WrestleMania (alongside Sasha Banks), held multiple championships, and broken title reign records. She is an inspiration to young Black women who see themselves represented in the main event. Her “EST” gimmick is empowering. She is already a future Hall of Famer.
What Bianca Belair Changed in Wrestling
- Broke barriers for Black women — first two Black women to main event WrestleMania.
- Set a record for longest Raw Women’s Championship reign — 420+ days.
- Created a signature weapon (the hair whip) — unique visual and sound.
- Proved that a Powerhouse style can work in women’s division — she’s as strong as many men.
- Inspired a new generation of athletes to transition to wrestling.
Bianca Belair will be a first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer. For our ranking of the greatest women’s wrestlers, see Greatest Female Wrestlers of All Time.
I am strong. I am fast. I am tough. I am the EST. And there’s nothing you can do about it.
— Bianca Belair
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