Brianna Coda, also known as Cora Jade, was born on January 14, 2001. She is a professional wrestler from the United States. She is signed to WWE and competes on the NXT brand as Cora Jade. She is also one-half of the current NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions with Roxanne Perez.
She wrestled on the independent circuit under the ring name Elayna Black before signing with WWE and appearing in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Impact Wrestling.
Cora Jade Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Brianna Coda |
| Ring Name | Cora Jade (WWE NXT), Elayna Black (independent circuit) |
| Date of Birth | January 14, 2001 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| WWE Debut | January 22, 2021 (205 Live, teamed with Gigi Dolin in Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic) |
| NXT TV Debut | February 10, 2021 (lost to Xia Li) |
| Major WWE Achievements | NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion (July 5, 2022 – July 19, 2022, with Roxanne Perez) |
| Tag Title Win | Great American Bash 2022 (defeated Toxic Attraction: Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne) |
| Tag Title Reign | 14 days (relinquished after turning on Perez) |
| Current Brand | NXT |
| Latest WWE Match | March 4, 2025 (NXT, vs. Jordynne Grace, match stopped due to injury) |
| Finishing Moves | Sliced Bread #2 (Shiranui), Implant DDT |
| Signature Moves | Springboard Cutter, Running Knee Strike, Baseball Slide |
| Entrance Theme | “Out of My Way” by CFO$ |
| Character Evolution | Punk skater girl (debut), Heel betrayer (2022), Resilient competitor (2024-present) |
| Current Status | Injured, sidelined after March 4, 2025 NXT match |
| Latest Injury | March 4, 2025 (suspected head/neck injury vs. Jordynne Grace, match stopped) |
| Previous Major Injury | January 12, 2024 (torn ACL, MCL, meniscus during live event vs. Lyra Valkyria) |
| Recovery Time (2024) | Approximately 9 months (returned October 1, 2024) |
| WWE Signing | January 20, 2021 (announced alongside Priscilla Kelly and Lacey Ryan) |
| Training | Freelance Wrestling Academy (trained by Bryce Benjamin and Isaias Velazquez) |
| Pre-WWE Debut | December 9, 2018 (Kaiju Attack Wrestling, as Elayna Black) |
| Independent Titles | Zen of Women’s Athletics Tournament Champion (July 11, 2019, ZOWA Live) |
| AEW Appearances | Dark matches in 2020 (as Elayna Black) |
| Health Update | Under evaluation post-March 4, 2025 injury; no official diagnosis yet |
| Relationship Status | Dating Harlem Lewis (NXT wrestler, real name Vincent Winey) since March 2024 |
| Past Relationships | Bron Breakker (2021-early 2024), Blake Christian (pre-WWE, ended before 2021) |
| Social Media | Instagram: @corajadewwe (600k+ followers), X: @CoraJadeWWE (100k+ followers) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $500,000-$1 million (based on WWE contract and endorsements) |
| Wrestling Inspirations | CM Punk, AJ Lee, Bayley, Sasha Banks |
| Favorite Match | Bayley vs. Sasha Banks (NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, cited as inspiration) |
| Current Feud | Roxanne Perez (on-and-off rivalry, allied in 2024-2025) |
| TNA Debut | January 30, 2025 (Impact Wrestling, defeated Hyan) |
| TNA Goal | Targeting TNA Knockouts Championship (confronted Masha Slamovich at Genesis 2025) |
| Latest WWE Return | October 1, 2024 (NXT CW premiere, aided Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia) |
| Video Game Appearances | WWE 2K23, WWE 2K24 (playable character) |
| Merchandise | Mattel WWE Elite Series #107 action figure, T-shirts with skateboard motif |
| Nickname | “The Sorceress of Sin” (self-styled post-heel turn) |
| Fan Reception | Praised for resilience, criticized for injury frequency |
| Last Title Shot | January 7, 2025 (NXT New Year’s Evil, Fatal 4-Way for #1 contender spot, lost) |
| Education | High school graduate (specific school not public) |
| Early Career | Competed in Freelance Wrestling, Rise Wrestling, Shimmer |
| First Tournament Win | Zen of Women’s Athletics Tournament (2019) |
| Hair Color | Black (natural, often dyed with highlights) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Tattoos | Multiple (including wrist and arm designs) |
| Piercings | Nose, ears |
| Fitness Routine | Cardio, strength training, rehab-focused post-injuries |
| Diet | High-protein, balanced for athletic performance |
| Favorite Food | Chicago-style deep-dish pizza (mentioned in interviews) |
| Hobbies | Skateboarding, reading, video gaming |
| Pets | Dog named Stitch (deceased October 17, 2024, hit by car) |
| Charity Work | Participated in WWE community events (e.g., Make-A-Wish) |
| Fashion Style | Punk-inspired (leather jackets, ripped jeans, combat boots) |
| Catchphrase | “I’m the future, and the future is now” |
| Wrestling Style | High-flying, technical, with hardcore elements |
| Mentors | Shawn Michaels (NXT creative), CM Punk (personal influence) |
| Rivalries | Roxanne Perez, Lyra Valkyria, Dana Brooke, Giulia |
| Tag Team Partner | Roxanne Perez (former), teamed in 2024-2025 storyline |
| Notable Match | Halloween Havoc 2024 (with Perez vs. Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer, lost) |
| PWI Ranking | #50 in PWI Women’s 250 (2024) |
| Latest Controversy | Cost Masha Slamovich a match on TNA Impact (January 23, 2025), stirring fan debate |
| Injury History | Torn ACL (2024), suspected head/neck injury (2025) |
| Recovery Post-ACL | Returned to ring shape by September 2024, debuted on CW |
| WWE Contract | Signed January 2021, multi-year deal (terms not public) |
| TNA Partnership | Appearing via WWE-TNA collaboration (started 2025) |
| Promo Skills | Known for sharp, edgy mic work |
| Fanbase Nickname | “Jadeites” (coined by supporters on X) |
| Hometown Pride | Represents Chicago with Blackhawks and Bulls references |
| Travel Routine | Frequently travels between Florida (NXT base) and Chicago |
| Languages Spoken | English |
| Religion | Not publicly disclosed |
| Political Views | Not publicly disclosed |
| Favorite WWE Moment | Winning NXT Women’s Tag Titles (self-reported in 2023 interviews) |
| Post-Injury Goal | Aims to win NXT Women’s Championship or TNA Knockouts Title |
| Current Residence | Orlando, Florida (NXT training base) |
| Public Appearance | January 30, 2025 (TNA Impact taping in New Orleans) |
| Fan Interaction | Active on X, responds to fans post-injury |
| Book Influence | Rediscovered reading during 2024 rehab (e.g., Stephen King novels) |
| Gaming Preference | Plays Call of Duty, mentioned on Instagram Stories |
| Music Taste | Punk rock (e.g., Paramore, Green Day) |
| Role Model | AJ Lee (credited for inspiring her career choice) |
| WWE Main Roster | October 17, 2022 (Raw cameo, picked Rhea Ripley for Perez’s “Pick Your Poison” match) |
| Physical Trademark | Skateboard as a prop (early NXT gimmick) |
| Promo Highlight | Trashing Tag Title belt (July 19, 2022, NXT) |
| Latest Social Post | March 5, 2025 (X): “I’m okay, just need time” (post-injury reassurance) |
| Potential Return | TBD, pending medical evaluation for March 2025 injury |
| Upcoming Match | Planned TNA Knockouts Title shot vs. Masha Slamovich (March 18, 2025, Sacrifice, status uncertain) |
| Legacy Goal | To be a multi-time champion and main roster star |
| WWE Division | Women’s division (NXT focus) |
| Fan Criticism | Some cite injury proneness; others see her as underrated |
Cora Jade Career
Bryce Benjamin and Isaias Velazquez first trained Cora Jade at the Freelance Wrestling Academy. Under the ring name Elayna Black, she debuted on December 9, 2018, in the Illinois-based Kaiju Attack Wrestling promotion in a tag team match against her previous mentor Bryce Benjamin. Black won her first event in ZOWA Live on July 11, 2019, earning the 2019 Zen Of Women’s Athletics Tournament Champion.
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On August 15, 2019, Cora Jade participated in a four-way match for the vacant Zelo Pro Women’s Championship in Zelo Pro Wrestling. Sophie King eliminated Black in the quarterfinals of RISE Wrestling’s 2019 Regional Rising Stars Tournament on September 1. She also debuted in SHIMMER Women Athletes, debuting in Volume 118 in a scramble match.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Black debuted for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the October 13 episode of Dark, where he lost to Red Velvet. She returned on the November 3 episode of Dark the following month, teaming up with Leyla Hirsch in a tag match that they lost to Brandi Rhodes and Red Velvet.
WWE- NXT
It was revealed on January 20, 2021, that Cora Jade inked a contract with WWE and will wrestle on the NXT brand.
She made her 205 Live debut on the January 22 program as Cora Jade, where she was paired with Gigi Dolin in the first round of the 2021 Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Still, they were eliminated by Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell.
Jade was defeated by Xia Li on the February 10 episode of NXT. Three months later, she returned to television on the May 25 program, where she lost to Franky Monet.
Several months later, on the October 5 broadcast of NXT, Cora Jade defeated Monet in a rematch. On November 16, she joined Raquel González’s NXT WarGames team. She led her team to victory in that tournament’s women’s WarGames competition. Two weeks later, at New Year’s Evil, she was given a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship in a triple threat match against González and champion Mandy Rose.
On the December 28 episode of NXT, she and González successfully defended their title against Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray by pinning Ray.
CoraJade lost the title at New Year’s Evil after Rose pinned her.
Soon after, she paired with Gonzalez for the NXT Women’s Dusty Cup, where they defeated Yulisa Leon and Valentina Feroz in the first round before falling to Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai in the semi-finals due to interference by Toxic Attraction. Jade’s feud with Rose would resume when she lost a fatal-four match for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Stand & Deliver.
Cora Jade then clashed with Natalya, who praised Jade but predicted a dismal future for her. Jade and Nikkita Lyons defeated Natalya and Lash Legend at Spring Breakin’ on May 3, but Jade lost to Natalya a week later by passing out in the Sharpshooter. She and Natalya shook hands after the match, earning the latter’s respect. She began working with Roxanne Perez in June after the latter won the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament. They would have a feud with Toxic Attraction, whom Jade, Perez, and Indi Hartwell beat on the June 14 episode of NXT.
Perez and Cora Jade defeated Katana Chance and Kayden Carter two weeks later to become the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship’s top contenders at NXT: The Great American Bash on July 5. Jade and Perez beat Dolin and Jayne to become the NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions at the NXT Great American Bash.