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Elektra Lopez Bio, Age, Height, Weight & Details

Karissa Rivera (Elektra Lopez) is a female professional wrestler from the United States who competes for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the NXT brand as Elektra Lopez.

Elektra Lopez Bio

Elektra Lopez’s trademark was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 21, 2021. The application was entered into the trademark database on the evening of June 24, 2021.

Elektra Lopez Bio

Modelling or non-wrestling ventures (Unconfirmed)Detail
Real NameKarissa Rivera
Ring NameElektra Lopez
Date of BirthMay 14, 1992
Place of BirthBergen County, New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
WeightApproximately 140 lbs (64 kg)
ProfessionProfessional Wrestler (Former)
WWE Signing DateFebruary 22, 2021
WWE Debut (NXT)June 22, 2021 (vs. Franky Monet)
WWE Release DateFebruary 7, 2025
Wrestling Debut (Pre-WWE)2018 (Indie Circuit)
Ring of Honor Debut2018 (ROH Road To G1 Supercard)
Father’s NameJosé Rivera (WWE’s Steve King)
Father’s WWE Tenure1976-1984
Father’s DeathJune 29, 1998 (Cancer)
EducationBachelor’s Degree in Global Business
TrainerDamian Adams (New Jersey)
EthnicityPuerto Rican descent
Billed From (WWE)San Juan, Puerto Rico
NXT TV Matches42 (19 Wins, 23 Losses)
NXT Tenure2.7 years (June 2021 – January 2024)
Main Roster Call-UpJanuary 26, 2024 (SmackDown)
Last WWE MatchDecember 6, 2024 (SmackDown vs. Naomi & Tiffany Stratton)
Social Media Handle@elektralopezwwe
Instagram FollowersApproximately 190,000 (as of last known update)
Finishing MoveElektric Shock
Signature MoveElektra Bomb
Signature MoveBiel Throw
NicknamesLa Madrina
NicknamesThe Cherokee Warrior
First WWE AppearanceNovember 14, 2018 (NXT vs. Lacey Evans as Karissa Rivera)
Tag Team NameThe Brooklyn Belles (with Kris Statlander)
Brooklyn Belles DebutApril 9, 2019 (SmackDown Live vs. The IIconics)
Stable AffiliationLegado del Fantasma (NXT & SmackDown)
Stable DebutAugust 24, 2021 (NXT with Santos Escobar, Wilde, Mendoza)
Heel TurnAugust 24, 2021 (Allied with Legado del Fantasma)
Notable NXT MatchSeptember 28, 2021 (No DQ Win vs. B-Fab)
Tag Team PartnerLola Vice (June 2023 – January 2024)
Lola Vice Alliance StartJune 13, 2023 (NXT)
Lola Vice Alliance EndJanuary 16, 2024 (Battle Royal betrayal)
Last NXT MatchJanuary 30, 2024 (Lost to Lola Vice)
SmackDown DebutJanuary 26, 2024 (Interfered in Escobar vs. Carlito)
SmackDown StableLegado del Fantasma (Escobar, Garza, Carrillo)
Theme Song“Soul March” by def rebel (with Legado del Fantasma)
First ROH WinJuly 27, 2018 (vs. Sumie Sakai)
ROH Notable MatchAugust 17, 2018 (Lost to Kelly Klein)
WWE Video GamesNot featured in major titles
Net Worth (Estimated)Unknown; speculated around $500,000 – $1 million
Marital StatusNot specified
Relationship StatusUnknown
ChildrenNone known
Post-WWE Comment“Packed schedule for the next 90 days” (February 11, 2025)
Release ConfirmationFebruary 10, 2025 (via X post)
Non-Compete Clause90 days (Ends May 8, 2025)
Last WWE TV AppearanceDecember 6, 2024 (SmackDown)
WWE Release WaveLost in the first round (December 6, 2024)
Role in Legado del FantasmaEnforcer/Manager (NXT); Reduced role on SmackDown
Replaced ByZelina Vega (Legado del Fantasma main roster debut, 2022)
NXT Level Up DebutApril 14, 2022 (with Lola Vice vs. Chance & Carter)
Notable NXT FeudHit Row (2021)
Bobby Lashley StorylineAppeared as “ex-wife” on RAW (2019)
Brooklyn Belles RecordBilled as 45-0 (Pre-IIconics match)
WWE TryoutPrior to 2021 signing (Exact date not specified)
Creative StrugglesLimited ring time on SmackDown; sporadic appearances
Wrestling PassionNot explicitly stated; focus appeared managerial
Notable LossJune 22, 2021 (NXT debut vs. Franky Monet)
First NXT WinSeptember 7, 2021 (vs. Anna Scheer)
Travel Days in WWEEstimated 200-300 days/year (Typical WWE schedule)
Social Media Bio“BA in Global Business and World Traveler”
Pre-WWE Training LocationNew Jersey (Under Damian Adams)
Second-Generation WrestlerYes (Daughter of Steve King)
ROH OpponentsKris Statlander, Tasha Steelz, Sumie Sakai, Kelly Klein
NXT Battle RoyalJanuary 16, 2024 (Eliminated by Lola Vice)
SmackDown Match Count3 matches (2024)
US Title TournamentFeatured in the 2024 Panini WWE Adrenalyn XL trading card
Post-WWE PlansNot specified beyond “packed schedule” comment
Current StatusFree Agent (Post-non-compete, May 8, 2025)
Last WWE StorylineLegado del Fantasma support role (2024)
Notable StrengthPhysical power (Demonstrated in slams, e.g., vs. Carmelo Hayes)
Character Alignment (NXT)Heel (Majority of tenure)
Character Alignment (SmackDown)Heel (With Legado del Fantasma)
Fan ReceptionMixed; praised for presence, critiqued for in-ring development
WWE Alumni SectionMoved February 9, 2025 (Confirmed release)
Age at WWE Signing28
Age at WWE Release32
Total WWE TenureApproximately 4 years (2021-2025)
Indie Circuit ExperienceLimited (Pre-2018)
Notable PromoConfronted Lola Vice (Supernova Sessions, January 23, 2024)
Physical AppearanceDark hair, athletic build
Current ResidenceNot specified (Likely New Jersey or Puerto Rico area)
Languages SpokenEnglish (Spanish proficiency unknown)
WWE Contract TypeDevelopmental (NXT) to Main Roster
MerchandiseFeatured in 2024 Panini WWE Adrenalyn XL trading card
Wrestling StylePower-based
Injury HistoryNone publicly reported
Fan ClubNone officially established
Post-WWE Career SpeculationModeling or non-wrestling ventures (Unconfirmed)
Last Known UpdateMarch 19, 2025
Current Age32 (As of March 19, 2025)

Childhood

Elektra Lopez Bio

Rivera has a bachelor’s degree in International Business. She is a second-generation wrestler, as her father, Steve King, previously worked for the WWF.

Wrestling career as a professional

Rivera trained with New Jersey pro wrestler Damian Adams, who also coached Tasha Steelz and Deonna.

Elektra Lopez Bio

WWE

NXT (2018)

Rivera made her NXT debut in 2018, losing to Lacey Evans on November 14th.

Rivera returned on April 9, 2019, on Smackdown Live the following year. Throughout the show, she was just known as Karissa. She competed as one-half of the local tag team, The Brooklyn Belles, with Kris Statlander (known as Kris). The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions team IIconics defeated them in a tag team match. During a WWE Monday Night RAW broadcast, Rivera played Bobby Lashley’s “ex-wife.”

The Ring of Honor

Elektra Lopez Bio

Karissa has wrestled for Ring Of Honor on multiple occasions, including upsetting previous women’s champion Sumie Sakai.

Independent

Rivera has wrestled for Legendary Action Wrestling (LAW), World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW), Northeast Wrestling, Women’s Wrestling Revolution, Outlaw Wrestling NY, and others, winning the WXW-C4 title and the LAW Women’s title.

Return to the WWE

NEXT (2021-present)

Rivera reportedly signed with WWE on June 22, 2021. She made her NXT debut as Elektra Lopez in a match against Franky Monet on the June 22 episode of NXT. She won her next two singles battles on NXT in September, defeating Anna Scheer and B-FAB, the latter in a No Disqualification match.

Personal life

Elektra Lopez Bio

Elektra Lopez was born on May 14, 1992, and is 33 years old. She is currently married to Erik Santiago, a fitness trainer who lives in Mahwah and has a gym in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. He is said to be 55, which makes him around 25 years older than his wife.

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Santiago has a 17-year-old daughter from a previous marriage.

The husband of Elektra Lopez is no stranger to WWE. He previously worked as Brock Lesnar’s private security guard. He also appears to be close to other superstars, including The Beast Incarnate and The Undertaker.

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