CJ Perry

CJ Perry

Personal Information

Full Name Catherine Joy Perry
Date of Birth March 24, 1985
Nationality American
Birth Place Gainesville, Florida
Height 1.70m
Theme Song Ravishing
Debut April 3, 2016
Nickname The Ice Queen
Family Rusev (Husband)

CJ Perry News

Lana pens a touching message for 28-year-old superstar after WWE release
Lana pens a touching message for 28-year-old superstar after WWE release
Dolph Ziggler to make AEW debut and reunite with his former WWE on-screen girlfriend after 8 years? Analyzing the possibility
Dolph Ziggler to make AEW debut and reunite with his former WWE on-screen girlfriend after 8 years? Analyzing the possibility
Liv Morgan sends a message during WWE hiatus [Video]
Liv Morgan sends a message during WWE hiatus [Video]
"Love you" - Former WWE star sends a heartfelt message to Liv Morgan
"Love you" - Former WWE star sends a heartfelt message to Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan staying with AEW star during WWE hiatus
Liv Morgan staying with AEW star during WWE hiatus

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CJ Perry: A Brief Biography

Catherine Joy Perry is an American professional wrestler, manager, dancer, singer, and actor. She is famous for her work with WWE and went by the name of Lana. She is currently signed to AEW where she performs under the ring name CJ Perry.


Early Life


CJ Perry was born in Florida, USA on March 24, 1985. She is of Portuguese and Venezuelan descent and is the eldest of four siblings. Her mother was a ballet dancer and she also aspired to become one after growing up. She spent most of her childhood in Latvian SSR and returned to USA upon turning 17. She pursued a career in music and acting before making it to WWE.


Professional Wrestling Career


Manager (2013-2017)


Perry signed with the company and started working for NXT. She worked as a manager to Rusev and instructed and assisted him during matches. In 2014, they moved the duo to the main roster. The duo stayed together for a year and a half before feuding with each other in 2015. The rivalry was quickly scrapped because of their real-life engagement announcement, and they started working together. The duo worked for over a year before Rusev took some time off.


Lana as Rusev's manager


Singles Run and Various Feuds (2017-2021)


In 2017, they drafted Lana to SmackDown and got a title match. After several losses for the title, they involved Lana in various feuds. Lana entered Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble but failed to win. In 2018, Lana teamed up with Rusev Day and managed Rusev. It ended when Aiden English turned on Rusev, and they took him off television for a while. In 2019, Lana had an on-screen relationship with Bobby Lashley and feuded with Rusev and Liv Morgan. Lana and Lashley won the feud and released Rusev from the company.


Lana and Lashley


In 2020, the pair ended their relationship when Lashley aligned himself with MVP. Lana was involved in a storyline with Nia Jax, where Lana would end up through a table every week on RAW. After getting dominated by Bazler and Nia Jax, Lana became a sole survivor for Team RAW at Survivor Series 2020. Lana got several opportunities at WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, but remained unsuccessful. In 2021, they released Lana from the company.


Lana as Sole Survivor


AEW Debut (2023)


At AEW All Out 2023, on September 3, 2023, Lana made her AEW debut under her real name CJ Perry. She came to save her husband, Miro, from a post-match attack by Powerhouse Hobbs and hit the latter with a chair.


CJ Perry's Husband


CJ Perry is married to fellow wrestler Miroslav Barnyashev since July 29, 2016. Fans know her husband better by his WWE ring name Rusev and AEW ring name Miro. The two have shared the screens in WWE for many years, including Lana managing Rusev before their marriage. Further, upon CJ Perry's debut in AEW in 2023, the two continue to work together on-screen.


CJ Perry's Filmography


Films


YearTitleRole
2008Benny Future and the Madman from ManchesterArabella
2011Big Mommas: Like Father, Like SonDancer
2011Big Time Beach PartyDancer
2012Pitch Perfect
2014American Hustle
2015SoulAlexis
2015Pitch Perfect 2Legacy Bella
2016CountdownLana
2016Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed DemonLana
2016InterrogationBecky
2018Another Version Of YouGwyneth
2021Cosmic SinSol Cantos
2023SnagThe Reaper


Television


YearTitleRoleNotes
2008The Millionaire MatchmakerHerselfEpisode: "Tai/German"
2009The Real Housewives of AtlantaHerselfEpisode "Better Tardy Than Never"
2011The GameAshleyEpisode: "A Very Special Episode"
2011The Fresh Beat BandSteguitarusEpisode: "Veloci-Rap-Star"
2011–12I.C.I.R.U.S.BritRecurring role (7 episodes)
2013BansheeCrystalEpisode: "Wicks"
2015–18Total DivasHerselfGuest (season 4)
2015–18Total DivasHerselfMain cast (seasons 6–8): 36 episodes
2016–18Total BellasHerselfEpisodes: "Quickie Fix", "Bella-Mania" & "The Bella Comeback"
2023Nikki Bella Says I DoHerselfEpisode: "Pole Dancing With the Stars"

FAQs

Yes, Lana or CJ Perry is married to fellow wrestler Rusev / Miro in real life.

CJ Perry or Catherine Joy Perry is an American pro-wrestler in AEW best known for her work in WWE under the name Lana.

CJ Perry is currently signed to AEW after making her debut in the promotion at AEW All Out 2023.