In the years 2011 & 2012, Brooke won several championships with the NPC (National Physique Committee); earning a IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness) pro card in â12.
Brooke partook in the European Arnold Classic in 2013, as well as the Arnold Sports Festival in 2015. Brooke landed the 5th spot in the 2017 Arnold Classic eventâs international category.
Ashley Sebera signed with the WWE in 2013, and was set to perform for the WWEâs NXT brand as Dana Brooke.
Sebera didnât possess prior professional wrestling experience, however, brought her bodybuilding credentials and gymnastics background into the WWE.
Dana Brooke made her WWE television debut on the NXT brand at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way in 2014; appearing in a backstage segment with Tyler Breeze.
Brookeâs first televised NXT Match came in 2015; which saw her defeat Blue Pants. She joined forces with Emma and continued to perform in alliance with the latter.
Brooke competed against Asuka at NXT TakeOver: Respect in October of 2015, in what was her last televised match. In March of 2016, Brooke managed Emma in the latterâs match against Asukaâwhich in turn would be Brookeâs last NXT appearance.
In May of 2016, Brooke attacked Becky Lynch, and realigned herself with Emma on SmackDown Live. An injury to Emma later that month, marked the end of the Brooke-Emma alliance.
On May 22nd, Brookeâdressed up as Ric Flairâcame out to the ring during Charlotte Flairâs match against Natalya. Brooke helped Charlotte retain her WWE Womenâs Championship. The segment marked Brookeâs first WWE PPV appearance, as she aligned herself with Charlotte at the Extreme Rules PPV.
In March of 2017, Brooke turned face, and attacked Charlotte Flair on RAW; thereby ending their alliance.
In November of 2017, Brooke was defeated by Asuka in 3 seconds, whereby the former served as one half of the WWE record for the fastest submission finish in a Womenâs Match.
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After a few months of teasing potentially becoming a part of Titus Worldwideâstarting in July of 2017âBrooke finally joined the faction in a managerial role in November.
Brooke continues to perform as an in-ring competitor as well; having participated in the inaugural Womenâs Royal Rumble Match at the Royal Rumble PPV in January of 2018âeliminating Kairi Sane, before being tossed over the top rope and eliminated from the match by Torrie Wilson.
Dana Brooke studied at Kent State University; graduating in 2011 with a major in fashion, merchandising & design, and a minor in business administration.
Brooke was a gymnast for about 18 years, however, several injuriesâincluding ones in which she broke both her anklesâled her to transition from gymnastics to fitness competition & bodybuilding.
Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws |
193 | 55 | 136 | 2 |
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30 years (29 November 1988)
Dana Brooke was injured at the hands of Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey and was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation.
Seven Hills, Ohio, United States
57 kg
1.6 m