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Jin Tala

b. 1995

American professional wrestler and bodybuilder

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About Jin Tala

Born 1995. Jin Tala is a professional wrestler and bodybuilder.

Leigh Marie Laurel (born November 11, 1995) Before signing with WWE, Laurel competed in bodybuilding competitions.

Professional wrestling career WWE (2024–2025) Laurel was announced as one of the participants of the first season of WWE LFG, where she was mentored by Booker T and was eliminated on the 12th episode. On the May 28, 2025 episode of Evolve, it was announced that Laurel had been signed to the Evolve brand under the ring name Jin Tala. She made her in ring debut on the June 4 episode of Evolve, where she faced Carlee Bright in a winning effort. On the July 7 episode of Evolve, Tala attacked Evolve Women's Champion Kali Armstrong after a championship match against Natalya, establishing herself as a heel. On the August 6 episode of Evolve, she faced Armstrong for the Evolve Women's Championship but was unsuccessful. On October 11, it was announced that Tala had been released from WWE. Her final match for Evolve would be on the October 29 episode of Evolve, where she faced Masyn Holiday in a losing effort.

Independent circuit (2025–present) On October 23, 2025, Beyond Wrestling announced that Laurel would make her debut at the Novembercanrana event on November 14, 2025 under the ring name Lady Leigh, where she defeated Kylie Alexa.

Personal life Laurel is currently in a relationship with Ilja Rukober, better known as Ilja Dragunov in WWE.

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Who is Jin Tala?

American professional wrestler and bodybuilder

When was Jin Tala born?

Jin Tala was born on 11 November 1995.

What is Jin Tala's occupation?

Jin Tala is a professional wrestler and bodybuilder.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jin Tala

· Wikidata: Q136658684

· DBpedia: Jin Tala

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