{{short description|American professional wrestler (born 1985)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2025}} {{Use American English|date=December 2021}} {{Infobox professional wrestler |name = Candice LeRae |image = Candice LeRae RR25 (cropped).jpg |caption = LeRae in 2025 |birthname = Candice LeRae |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|09|29}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/JohnnyGargano/status/1707926641454784896|title=A VERY Happy Birthday to the best Wife a dude could ask for AND the best Mom a baby/dog could ask for.. @candicelerae!|author=Johnny Gargano|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=July 9, 2024|website=X}}</ref> |birth_place = [[Riverside, California]], U.S.<ref name="Candice LeRae – Thriving in a Male Dominated World">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYVk7vbRMLU&t=349s|title=Candice LeRae – Thriving in a Male Dominated World|website=YouTube|date=September 19, 2019|publisher=Lilian Garcia|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114115707/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYVk7vbRMLU&t=349s|url-status=live}}</ref> |spouse = {{marriage|[[Johnny Gargano]]|2016}} |children = 1 |names = '''Candice LeRae'''<ref name="OWW" /><br />Candice Wrestling<br/>Robyn<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=4455|title=Candice LeRae « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122447/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=4455|url-status=live}}</ref> |height = 1.58 m<ref name="PWGroster">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/roster/|title=Roster|access-date=February 15, 2015|work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213192952/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/roster/|archive-date=February 13, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |weight = {{convert|110|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="PWGroster" /> |billed = '''[[Anaheim, California]]'''<br />Riverside, California<ref name="PWGroster" /><br />[[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada<ref name="OWW" /><br />[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] |trainer = [[Bill Anderson (wrestler)|Bill Anderson]]<ref name="CF" /><br />[[Jesse Hernandez]]<ref name="PWGroster" /><br />[[T. J. Perkins]]<ref name="CZWtott">{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__candice_lerae.html|title=Tale of the Tape: Candice LeRae|date=September 13, 2013|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=[[Combat Zone Wrestling]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135407/http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__candice_lerae.html|archive-date=February 15, 2015}}</ref><br />[[WWE Performance Center]]<ref name=WWEsign /> |debut = 2002<ref name="CZWtott" /> }} '''Candice LeRae''' (born September 29, 1985)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/candice-lerae-5593.html|title=Candice LeRae Online Profile|website=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-date=July 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714230831/http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/candice-lerae-5593.html|url-status=live}}</ref> is an American [[professional wrestler]]. {{As of|September 2022}}, she is signed to [[WWE]], where she performs on the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. She was the inaugural [[WWE Women's Speed Champion]] and a former [[NXT Women's Tag Team Champion]].
LeRae began her professional wrestling career in 2002, working for the [[Empire Wrestling Federation]] (EWF) promotion until 2006. Over the following years, she competed in various promotions on the [[independent circuit]], including [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] (CZW), [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), [[Shimmer Women Athletes]], [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]], and [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG), where she is a [[List of PWG World Tag Team Champions|one-time]] [[PWG World Tag Team Champion]], making her the only female title holder in the promotion's history. Other titles she held include the [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] and the [[FWE Women's Championship]].
After competing at the inaugural [[Mae Young Classic (2017)|Mae Young Classic]] in 2017, LeRae signed with WWE in early 2018 and debuted for the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand, where she became involved in her husband [[Johnny Gargano]]'s feuds before becoming a singles competitor. In 2020, LeRae joined Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and [[Austin Theory]] to form the [[heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] faction [[The Way (professional wrestling)|The Way]], until it dissolved the following year. She left the company in May 2022 but returned in September that year.
== Early life == Candice LeRae was born and raised in [[Riverside, California]]. She grew up watching professional wrestling with her two brothers and fell in love with the profession. After being in a marching band where she played flute and piccolo, LeRae went to an unspecified college and earned a degree in [[culinary arts]], and worked at [[Universal Studios Hollywood]] as a [[baker]] for a few years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/candice-lerae-interview|title=Exclusive Q&A: Why Candice LeRae thought she'd never make it to WWE|access-date=December 6, 2020|archive-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712234222/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/candice-lerae-interview|url-status=live}}</ref>
Numerous outlets list her as being born in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada. According to LeRae, this misconception is due to a decision made by an [[Independent circuit|indie]] promoter early in her wrestling career. The promoter in question did not perceive LeRae as a viable [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]], so in an attempt to generate [[Heat (professional wrestling)|heat]], she was billed as a Canadian.<ref name="Candice LeRae – Thriving in a Male Dominated World" />
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Early career (2002–2005) === LeRae spent the first two years of her career wrestling for the [[Empire Wrestling Federation]] (EWF) and the International Wrestling Council.<ref name="LS">{{cite web|url=http://www.ladysports.com/stories/q_a_lerae.htm|title=Q&A: Candice LeRae, the Canadian Goddess|date=2004|last=Mata|first=Shiai|access-date=May 15, 2015|publisher=Lady Sports|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150246/http://www.ladysports.com/stories/q_a_lerae.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared as a substitute in a round one match at the [[ChickFight]] tournament in 2004, replacing the injured Miss Chevius, but lost in the first round to [[Princess Sugey]].<ref name="CF">{{cite web|url=http://ladysports.com/stories/chickfight.htm|title=Chick Fight|date=2004|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Lady Sports|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135607/http://ladysports.com/stories/chickfight.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="chick">{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2004/10/30/chickfight-sets-up-melissa-sugey-finale/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818101608/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2004/10/30/chickfight-sets-up-melissa-sugey-finale/|archive-date=August 18, 2022|title=ChickFight sets up Melissa-Sugey finale|last=Lano|first=Mike|work=Slam Wrestling|date=October 30, 2004|access-date=February 14, 2015}}</ref> During 2005, LeRae was a mainstay in the EWF, facing wrestlers including Hurricane Havana, Kid Omega, and [[Amazing Kong]]. She continued competing for the [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]] throughout 2006, while also wrestling for [[All-Pro Wrestling]] and Ground Zero Wrestling. 2007 saw LeRae branch out to the [[Midwestern United States]], where she competed for Insanity Pro Wrestling and [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH). LeRae had two matches for ROH in August 2007, losing to [[Sara Del Rey]] and [[Daizee Haze]] in [[dark match]]es on August 10 and 24, respectively.<ref name="OWW" />
LeRae began wrestling for the Alternative Wrestling Show (AWS) promotion in December 2007. In May 2009, she participated in a tournament for the AWS Women's Championship; she defeated Kitana Vera and [[Christina Von Eerie]] en route to the final, where she defeated Erica D'Erico and Morgan in a three-way match for the [[Vacant (professional wrestling)|vacant]] championship. She successfully defended the title against Carla Jade, Nikki, and Von Eerie until September 6, when she lost the championship to Von Eerie.<ref name="OWW" />
She also appeared for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA), and unsuccessfully challenged Amazing Kong for the [[NWA Women's Championship]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/mcneillstake/article_24604.shtml|title=McNeill's NWA Showcase on Dish Network Revue (2/20): Nicho And The Man|date=February 22, 2008|last=McNeill|first=Pat|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135645/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/mcneillstake/article_24604.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2006–2016) === [[File:Human Tornado attacks Candice LaRae.jpg|thumb|left|upright|LeRae wrestling [[Human Tornado]] in February 2008]] LeRae debuted in [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG) in 2006, when she put together a [[Tag team|team]] to face a team [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]] by [[Jade Chung]] in an [[eight-man tag team match]], with fellow future WWE superstars [[Seth Rollins]], [[Chris Hero]], and [[Kevin Owens]] where her team was victorious. In April 2007, she returned as the [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]] of [[Human Tornado]]. Her first main storyline in the company began later that year in September; Tornado had been abusing LeRae, who stood up for herself and cost Tornado a match at the [[Battle of Los Angeles (2007)|2007 Battle of Los Angeles]].<ref name="OWW" /><ref name=Tornado>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1205123021.shtml|title='Pro Wrestling Guerrilla' on March 21, 'Pro Wrestling Ohio' + IZW report|date=March 10, 2008|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150142/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1205123021.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, Tornado began to attack LeRae, who was saved by [[Chris Hero]].<ref name="OWW" /> As a result, Hero and LeRae united to take on Tornado. In January 2008, Tornado, [[Claudio Castagnoli]], and [[Eddie Kingston]] defeated LeRae, Hero, and [[Necro Butcher]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Mutliple man teamed matches|six-person match]], which meant that LeRae was forced to face Tornado in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Variations of singles matches|singles match]] the following night. LeRae lost the match by [[Disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] when Hero, who was banned from ringside, came to the ring to aid her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/caldwellstake/article_24129.shtml|title=Caldwell's PWG weekend road report 1/6: All-Star Weekend Coverage – Notes and Results|date=January 6, 2008|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215140031/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/caldwellstake/article_24129.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> [[LuFisto]] entered the feud in March when she teamed with Tornado in a loss to LeRae and Hero. The following night, LeRae defeated LuFisto in a singles match.<ref name="OWW" /> LeRae continued to be involved in the storyline between Hero and Tornado over the next few months.
LeRae spent the rest of the year in [[Intergender wrestling|intergender competition]], facing wrestlers including [[Adam Cole]], [[Johnny Gargano]], [[Tommaso Ciampa]], [[Roderick Strong]], [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], [[T. J. Perkins]] and [[Chuck Taylor (wrestler)|Chuck Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1211144342.shtml|title=Sunday Indy News: WCEW, Upstate, FCW, PWG, VPW, EPW, CW & IWC|date=May 18, 2008|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=May 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150141/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1211144342.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_26782.shtml|title=Torch Indy Weekend Results: Low Ki in PWG and new tag champs, Albright, Nunzio, Rhino|date=September 3, 2008|last=Vetter|first=Chris|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135822/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_26782.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, LeRae entered a feud with [[Christina Von Eerie]] when LeRae defeated Von Eerie in the first women's match in PWG in more than a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_35059.shtml|title=9/4 PWG in California: Full Report on Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Hero, Dream six-man tag match, PWG vs. Dragon Gate match-ups|date=September 5, 2009|last=Stradlin|first=Saul|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135801/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_35059.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Throughout early 2010, they teamed with a variety of male wrestlers to face each other, until LeRae defeated Von Eerie in a match in June to end the feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0109.html|title=Kurt Russellreunion|date=January 30, 2010|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=October 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004211505/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0109.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0110.html|title=As The Worm Turns|date=February 27, 2010|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=April 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411223817/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0110.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0113.html|title=Dio!|date=June 11, 2010|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=March 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150303115626/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0113.html|url-status=live}}</ref> At ''Kurt RussellReunion 2'' in January 2011, LeRae was on the winning side of an eight-person tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2011/01/30/legends-shine-at-day-2-of-wrestlereunion/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201162957/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2011/01/30/legends-shine-at-day-2-of-wrestlereunion/|archive-date=December 1, 2022|title=Legends shine at day 2 of WrestleReunion|date=January 30, 2011|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|work=Slam Wrestling}}</ref> At PWG's ''DDT4'' event on April 3, 2011, LeRae won a [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]] invitational [[gauntlet match]] to advance to a number one contenders match for the [[PWG World Championship]] against Ryan later that same night, which she lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2011/show0120.html|title=DDT4 (2011)|date=March 4, 2011|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=March 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305054925/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2011/show0120.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She wrestled only sporadically in PWG in 2012 and 2013, mainly in six and eight-person tag team matches, which included being on the winning side of an eight-person tag team match at ''Kurt RussellReunion 3'' in January 2012.<ref name="OWW" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2012/01/31/pwg-and-breakfast-with-wrestlers-wrap-up-wrestlereunion-6/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818234301/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2012/01/31/pwg-and-breakfast-with-wrestlers-wrap-up-wrestlereunion-6/|archive-date=August 18, 2022|title=PWG and breakfast with wrestlers wrap up WrestleReunion 6|date=January 31, 2012|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|work=Slam Wrestling}}</ref>
LeRae began teaming with Joey Ryan in October 2013, with a loss to [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson), and in January 2014 they participated in the 2014 [[Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament]], but were eliminated in the first round by [[Adam Cole]] and [[Kevin Steen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44438-10-19-pwg-results-reseda-california-cole-o-reilly|title=10/19 PWG Results: Reseda, California (Cole/O'Reilly)|date=October 20, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135833/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44438-10-19-pwg-results-reseda-california-cole-o-reilly|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76076.shtml|title=Show results – 1/31 PWG DDT4 tourney in Reseda, Calif.: One-night tournament features Cole, Steen, Elgin, Trent, more, plus Hero in #1 contender match (w/Roe's in-person tweets)|date=February 2, 2014|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135759/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76076.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 28, 2014, at ''Mystery Vortex 2'' LeRae unsuccessfully challenged Adam Cole for the PWG World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_77331.shtml|title=Show results – 3/28 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Mystery line-up produces all titles defended, Hero vs. Ciampa, Strong, Gargano|date=March 24, 2014|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215140044/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_77331.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 27, LeRae and Ryan defeated The Young Bucks in a [[Hardcore match|Guerrilla Warfare match]] to win the [[PWG World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name="PWGtag">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79777.shtml|title=Show results – 7/26/27 PWG "Eleven" in Reseda, Calif.: Anniversary show features new PWG Tag Champs, PWG Title match, Guerrilla Warfare, Kevin Steen's farewell, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 27, 2014|access-date=July 27, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=July 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730052543/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_79777.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Known as the [[World's Cutest Tag Team]], LeRae and Ryan made their first title defense on August 29 in a [[three-way match]], defeating The Inner City Machine Guns ([[Rich Swann]] and [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]]) and the team of [[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Frankie Kazarian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_81744.shtml|title=Radican's PWG "Battle of Los Angeles: Night 1" report 8/29 – loaded tournament featuring standout Elgin-Ciampa first round match, stellar Six Man Tag between Mt. Rushmore and Low Moral Fiber headlines show|date=November 11, 2014|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215135843/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_81744.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night, LeRae entered the [[Battle of Los Angeles (2014)|2014 Battle of Los Angeles]] tournament, where she defeated Rich Swann in the first round before losing to [[Johnny Gargano]] in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80502.shtml|title=Show results – 8/30 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 2: Sabin returns, Sydal vs. Hero, Bucks vs. Daniels & Kaz main event|date=August 31, 2014|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903111805/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80502.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|title=Show results – 8/31 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: The Finals of huge tournament with Styles, former WWE stars, PWG champ, ROH champ, mega-tag match, Willie Mack says good-bye|date=August 31, 2014|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220750/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae and Ryan finished out the year with successful title defenses against Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano in October, and Daniels and Kazarian in December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51244-10-17-pwg-results-reseda-california-ufc-star-attends|title=10/17 PWG Results: Reseda, California (UFC star attends)|date=October 19, 2015|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=December 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224035721/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51244-10-17-pwg-results-reseda-california-ufc-star-attends|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81445.shtml|title=Show results – 12/12 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: O'Reilly retains, but loses top title in impromptu Guerrilla Warfare match, plus Cole, Joey & Candice vs. Daniels & Kaz, Sabin & Sydal vs. Bucks, more|date=December 13, 2014|last=Massingham|first=Matt|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000253/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81445.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae and Ryan lost the championships to Monster Mafia (Ethan Page and Josh Alexander) on May 22, 2015, in the opening round of the [[List of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla tournaments#DDT4 (2015)|2015 DDT4]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85150.shtml|title=Show results – 5/22 PWG DDT4 in Reseda, Calif.: Tag Titles change hands three times in one-night tag tournament, plus Roddy defends PWG Title, Sabin scratched, more|date=May 23, 2015|access-date=May 23, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=May 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526022153/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85150.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae's final PWG match took place at ''Mystery Vortex IV'', where she made a surprise appearance in a losing effort against [[Trent?]] on December 16, 2016.
=== DDT Pro-Wrestling (2016–2017) === LeRae debuted for Japanese promotion [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] (DDT) on January 3, 2016, teaming with Joey Ryan to defeat Golden Storm Riders ([[Daisuke Sasaki]] and Suguru Miyatake).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=144571|title=DDT New Year Lottery Special! Every Ticket 2000 Yen Show! 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=January 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106234907/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=144571|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 10, LeRae teamed with the Golden Storm Riders in a losing effort against Happy Motel (Antonio Honda, [[Konosuke Takeshita]] and [[Tetsuya Endo (wrestler)|Tetsuya Endo]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=144963|title=DDT Dramatic Tenjinbashi! 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=January 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112224658/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=144963|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, LeRae teamed with Sasaki once again, this time defeating T2Hii (Kazuki Hirata and [[Sanshiro Takagi]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=145071|title=DDT Dramatic Tenmabashi! 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024808/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=145071|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae once again toured with DDT in March 2016, unsuccessfully challenging Sasaki and [[Shuji Ishikawa]] for the [[KO-D Tag Team Championship]] along with Joey Ryan on March 26<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=29&nr=1245&name=Team%20Dream%20Futures|title=Team Dream Futures « Stables Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024808/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=29&nr=1245&name=Team+Dream+Futures|url-status=live}}</ref> and defeating [[Makoto Oishi]] and [[Danshoku Dino]] the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=149797|title=DDT Tennoji Zoo Wrestling « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=March 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331095932/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=149797|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae returned to DDT in January 2017, losing to Sasaki on January 3,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=167338|title=DDT New Year Lottery Special! Every Ticket 2000 Yen Show! 2017 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024809/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=167338|url-status=live}}</ref> but teaming with Kouki Iwasaki and Kazusada Higuchi to defeat T2Hii (Sanshiro Takagi, Kazuki Hirata and [[Toru Owashi]]) on January 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=167521|title=DDT Road To Super Arena In Oyodo ~ Dramatic Dream Tenusu ~ « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024812/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=167521|url-status=live}}</ref> During her time with DDT, LeRae also infamously won the company's Heavymetalweight Championship by pinning Ryan in a [[dream sequence]].<ref>{{cite web|title=DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4380|website=CageMatch|access-date=February 21, 2022|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416140155/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=4380|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae has also competed for DDT's all-female sister promotion [[Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling]] (TJPW), defeating [[Yuka Sakazaki]] in her debut on January 4, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=153285|title=TJP Tokyo Joshi Pro 16 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024810/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=153285|url-status=live}}</ref> and losing to Mil Clown exactly one year later on January 4, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=167452|title=TJP Tokyo Joshi Pro '17 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516024810/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=167452|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Other promotions (2011–2018) === In 2011, LeRae began competing for [[NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood]], where she developed a feud with [[Natalie Osman|Buggy]].<ref name="OWW" />
[[File:Candice LeRae Nov 2014.jpg|thumb|upright|LeRae in 2014]] In September 2013, LeRae debuted for [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] (CZW), teaming with Greg Excellent in a loss to [[Cherry Bomb (wrestler)|Cherry Bomb]] and Pepper Parks.<ref name="CZWtott" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/43837-9-14-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-ladder-match|title=9/14 CZW iPPV Results: Voorhees, NJ (Ladder Match)|date=September 16, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150058/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/43837-9-14-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-ladder-match|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned to CZW in February 2014, losing a singles match to [[Kimber Lee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/46682-2-8-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey-styles-gulak|title=2/8 CZW iPPV Results: Voorhees, New Jersey (Styles/Gulak)|date=February 10, 2015|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085055/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/46682-2-8-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey-styles-gulak|url-status=live}}</ref> At ''Proving Grounds'' on May 10, she unsuccessfully challenged [[Shane Strickland]] for the [[CZW Wired Television Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48445-5-10-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-new-czw-champion|title=5/10 CZW iPPV Results: Voorhees, NJ (New CZW Champion)|date=May 10, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150101/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48445-5-10-czw-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-new-czw-champion|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae first began appearing for [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] (FWE) in late 2013 as the mystery tag team partner of [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]] at the ''Open Weight Grand Prix Final'' event. On October 3, LeRae and Ryan defeated [[Ivelisse Vélez]] and [[Tommy Dreamer]] at ''Refuelled Night One'' following interference from [[Drew Galloway]]. The next night at ''Refuelled Night Two'', LeRae and Ryan defeated Christina Von Eerie and [[Carly Colón|Carlito]]. Later the same night, LeRae issued a challenge to Ivelisse Vélez, and defeated her to win the [[FWE Women's Championship]] for the first time.<ref name="FWEWomens">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51034-10-3-10-4-fwe-results-brooklyn-new-york-tlc-match|title=10/3 & 10/4 FWE Results: Brooklyn, New York (TLC Match)|date=October 5, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829034459/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51034-10-3-10-4-fwe-results-brooklyn-new-york-tlc-match/|url-status=live}}</ref> She successfully defended the title against [[Veda Scott]] at ''No Limits'' in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/52964-2-7-fwe-results-queens-new-york-london-sydal|title=2/7 FWE Results: Queens, New York (London/Sydal)|date=February 7, 2015|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 24, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224231835/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/52964-2-7-fwe-results-queens-new-york-london-sydal|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, LeRae and Ryan lost to Scott and [[Paul London]] in a [[mixed tag team match]], in which LeRae lost the FWE Women's title to Scott.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92232&p=3|title=AJ Styles vs. John Morrison: complete FWE in Brooklyn, NY iPPV coverage|date=March 11, 2015|last=Johnson|first=Mike|access-date=March 12, 2015|publisher=PWInsider|page=3|archive-date=March 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317011416/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92232&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae appeared for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) at [[Turning Point (2013)|Turning Point]] on November 21, 2013, in a losing effort to [[TNA Knockouts Champion]] [[Gail Kim]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_74680.shtml|title=Impact news & notes: A&E disbands, top items for next week's Thanksgiving Impact, Shark Boy, PWG, more|date=November 21, 2013|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150123/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_74680.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
On May 10, 2014, LeRae and Joey Ryan competed in the 2014 [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] (WSU) [[WSU Queen and King of the Ring|Queen and King of the Ring]] tournament, defeating the teams of [[Drew Gulak]] and Kimber Lee, and [[J. T. Dunn]] and [[Shelly Martinez]] to advance to the final, before being defeated by [[Matt Tremont]] and [[Mickie Knuckles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48428-5-10-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-new-wsu-champion-crowned|title=5/10 WSU iPPV Results: Voorhees, NJ (New WSU Champion)|date=May 10, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Wrestleview|archive-date=November 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112162614/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48428-5-10-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-new-wsu-champion-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, on June 7, 2014, she won Dream Wave Wrestling's Tag Team Championship with Ryan, but they lost the title the next day.<ref name="OWW" />
LeRae competed at [[Shimmer Women Athletes]]' ''Volume 62'' taping in April 2014, losing to [[Athena (wrestler)|Athena]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47811-4-5-shimmer-results-new-orleans-louisiana|title=4/5 Shimmer Results: New Orleans, Louisiana|date=April 8, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=July 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704204015/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47811-4-5-shimmer-results-new-orleans-louisiana|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned to Shimmer in October, losing to [[Nikki Storm]] and Kay Lee Ray in singles matches on ''Volume 68'' and ''Volume 70'', respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51245-10-18-shimmer-results-berwyn-illinois-new-champ-crowned|title=10/18 Shimmer Results: Berwyn, Illinois (New champion)|date=October 19, 2015|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=December 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227184542/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51245-10-18-shimmer-results-berwyn-illinois-new-champ-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51266-10-19-shimmer-results-berwyn-illinois-8-woman-tag|title=10/19 Shimmer Results: Berwyn, Illinois (8-Woman Tag)|date=October 20, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=December 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224184515/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51266-10-19-shimmer-results-berwyn-illinois-8-woman-tag|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae appeared for [[Full Impact Pro]] (FIP) on June 22, 2014, teaming with Ivelisse Vélez to unsuccessfully challenge The Lucha Sisters ([[Mia Yim]] and [[Leva Bates]]) for the [[Shine Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49182-6-22-fip-ippv-results-orlando-florida-tag-title-match|title=6/22 FIP iPPV Results: Orlando, Florida (Tag Title Match)|date=June 23, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150144/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49182-6-22-fip-ippv-results-orlando-florida-tag-title-match|url-status=live}}</ref> She then made her debut for [[Shine Wrestling]] at ''Shine 20'' on June 27, defeating [[Nevaeh (wrestler)|Neveah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49309-6-27-shine-results-ybor-city-fl-ivelisse-serena-deeb-1-hour-draw|title=6/27 Shine Results – (Ivelisse/Serena Deeb – 1 Hour Draw)|date=June 28, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=December 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204232113/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49309-6-27-shine-results-ybor-city-fl-ivelisse-serena-deeb-1-hour-draw|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae made her first appearance on the December 14, 2016, episode of ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]'', in a losing effort against [[Deonna Purrazzo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-roh-tv-review-12-14-16/|title=411MANIA – Csonka's ROH TV Review 12.14.16|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=December 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212010212/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-roh-tv-review-12-14-16/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== WWE === ==== Beginnings in NXT (2017–2020) ==== On the May 3, 2017, episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'', LeRae made her televised in-ring debut for [[WWE]], participating in a #1 contender's battle royal for [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]]'s [[NXT Women's Championship]], but was unsuccessful after she was eliminated by [[Billie Kay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/109418/wwe-nxt-report-number-one-contender-for-the-womens-title-who-is-roderick-strong-part-2-burch-vs-dain-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE WOMEN'S TITLE, WHO IS RODERICK STRONG . . . PART 2, BURCH VS DAIN, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=May 3, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044210/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/109418/wwe-nxt-report-number-one-contender-for-the-womens-title-who-is-roderick-strong-part-2-burch-vs-dain-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> In July, she was announced as one of the participants for the [[Mae Young Classic (2017)|Mae Young Classic]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/mae-young-classic-competitors-announced|title=Mae Young Classic competitors announced at Parade of Champions|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2018|archive-date=July 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717044039/http://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/mae-young-classic-competitors-announced|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae defeated Renee Michelle in the first round and Nicole Savoy in the second round, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by [[Shayna Baszler]].<ref name="MaeYoungClassic28/08/17">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111955/mae-young-classic-episode-four-report-sane-vs-blanchard-lerae-vs-michelle-evans-vs-conti-gonzalez-vs-savoy-finishes-off-the-first-round.html?p=1|title=MAE YOUNG CLASSIC EPISODE FOUR REPORT: SANE VS BLANCHARD, LERAE VS MICHELLE, EVANS VS CONTI, GONZALEZ VS SAVOY FINISHES OFF THE FIRST ROUND|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830063502/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111955/mae-young-classic-episode-four-report-sane-vs-blanchard-lerae-vs-michelle-evans-vs-conti-gonzalez-vs-savoy-finishes-off-the-first-round.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MaeYoungClassic04/09/17">{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/112085/mae-young-classic-episode-6-report-the-quarterfinals-are-set-baszler-versus-yim-savoy-versus-lerae-evans-versus-storm-kai-versus-ripley.html?p=1|title=MAE YOUNG CLASSIC EPISODE 6 REPORT: THE QUARTERFINALS ARE SET, BASZLER VERSUS YIM, SAVOY VERSUS LERAE, EVANS VERSUS STORM, KAI VERSUS RIPLEY|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=January 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134531/https://pwinsider.com/article/112085/mae-young-classic-episode-6-report-the-quarterfinals-are-set-baszler-versus-yim-savoy-versus-lerae-evans-versus-storm-kai-versus-ripley.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MaeYoungClassic04/09/17QUATERFINALS">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112088/mae-young-classic-episode-7-report-we-go-from-8-to-4.html?p=1|title=MAE YOUNG CLASSIC EPISODE 7 REPORT: WE GO FROM 8 TO 4|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=September 10, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=September 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910084126/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112088/mae-young-classic-episode-7-report-we-go-from-8-to-4.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Victorious Gargano & LeRae TakeOver NOLA crop.jpg|thumb|left|LeRae and [[Johnny Gargano]] at [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]] in April 2018]] On January 16, 2018, WWE announced that LeRae had signed a contract with the company.<ref name="WWEsign">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-signs-candice-lerae?sf179378716=1|title=WWE signs Candice LeRae|date=January 16, 2018|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 16, 2018|archive-date=January 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117034657/http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-signs-candice-lerae?sf179378716=1|url-status=live}}</ref> She was inserted into her husband [[Johnny Gargano]]'s [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with then-[[NXT Champion]] [[Andrade "Cien" Almas]] and his manager [[Zelina Vega]] as an equaliser from Vega's interferences and attacks during their matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115136&p=4|title=COMPLETE WWE NXT TAKEOVER PHILADELPHIA REPORT: EXTREME RULES, GARGANO VERSUS ALMAS, MOON VERSUS BASZLER, NEW FACES, SOME RETURNING NXT STARS, AND SAMOA JOE SAVES THE KICKOFF SHOW|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 27, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326041504/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115136&p=4|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/115378/wwe-nxt-report-its-all-about-the-dain-johnny-garganos-last-stand-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DAIN, JOHNNY GARGANO'S LAST STAND?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 7, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122215501/https://pwinsider.com/article/115378/wwe-nxt-report-its-all-about-the-dain-johnny-garganos-last-stand-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/115661/wwe-nxt-report-the-fate-of-johnny-gargano-nikki-cross-velveteen-dream-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: THE FATE OF JOHNNY GARGANO, NIKKI CROSS, VELVETEEN DREAM, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 21, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920172658/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/115661/wwe-nxt-report-the-fate-of-johnny-gargano-nikki-cross-velveteen-dream-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to a match between the two on the April 18 episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'', which LeRae won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116936/wwe-nxt-report-a-lot-of-nxt-in-ring-debuts-a-no-dq-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: A LOT OF NXT IN RING DEBUTS, A NO DQ MATCH, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 18, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326041503/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116936/wwe-nxt-report-a-lot-of-nxt-in-ring-debuts-a-no-dq-match-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later, now working as an active competitor, LeRae lost to [[Bianca Belair]], suffering her first singles loss.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT REPORT: STRONG VERSUS DUNNE, LERAE VERSUS BELAIR, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/117230/wwe-nxt-report-strong-versus-dunne-lerae-versus-belair-and-more.html?p=1|website=PWInsider.com|access-date=May 2, 2018|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726234300/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/117230/wwe-nxt-report-strong-versus-dunne-lerae-versus-belair-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> In July, LeRae competed against [[Kairi Sane]] and [[Nikki Cross]] in a triple-threat #1 contender's match, which Sane won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/118954/wwe-nxt-report-focusing-on-the-women-number-one-contender-video-feature-on-war-raiders-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: FOCUSING ON THE WOMEN, NUMBER ONE CONTENDER, VIDEO FEATURE ON WAR RAIDERS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=July 18, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=August 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804202241/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/118954/wwe-nxt-report-focusing-on-the-women-number-one-contender-video-feature-on-war-raiders-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> After a few months of investigation, it was revealed that Gargano was the mystery attacker of [[Aleister Black]], a [[Kayfabe (professional wrestling)|storyline]] in which Nikki Cross was the witness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/119980/wwe-nxt-report-undisputed-era-versus-ricochet-and-dunne-lars-is-back-nikki-is-unusual-but-is-she-a-suspect-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: UNDISPUTED ERA VERSUS RICOCHET AND DUNNE, LARS IS BACK, NIKKI IS UNUSUAL BUT IS SHE A SUSPECT?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=August 29, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108184929/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/119980/wwe-nxt-report-undisputed-era-versus-ricochet-and-dunne-lars-is-back-nikki-is-unusual-but-is-she-a-suspect-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121261/wwe-nxt-report-black-is-back-undisputed-era-is-not-happy-mia-yim-debuts-and-now-we-know-what-nikki-does.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: BLACK IS BACK, UNDISPUTED ERA IS NOT HAPPY, MIA YIM DEBUTS, AND NOW WE KNOW WHAT NIKKI DOES|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 24, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122215939/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121261/wwe-nxt-report-black-is-back-undisputed-era-is-not-happy-mia-yim-debuts-and-now-we-know-what-nikki-does.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121437/wwe-nxt-report-matt-riddle-debuts-we-have-our-war-games-match-and-other-matches-for-takeover-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: MATT RIDDLE DEBUTS, WE HAVE OUR WAR GAMES MATCH AND OTHER MATCHES FOR TAKEOVER, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 31, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108030051/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121437/wwe-nxt-report-matt-riddle-debuts-we-have-our-war-games-match-and-other-matches-for-takeover-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> This sparked a match between LeRae and Cross, which Cross won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121956/wwe-nxt-report-looking-back-at-takeover-cross-versus-lerae-keith-lee-lars-sullivan-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: LOOKING BACK AT TAKEOVER, CROSS VERSUS LERAE, KEITH LEE, LARS SULLIVAN, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 21, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317181709/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121956/wwe-nxt-report-looking-back-at-takeover-cross-versus-lerae-keith-lee-lars-sullivan-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref> After a short hiatus, in what was her first appearance on the main roster, LeRae competed in her first women's [[Royal Rumble match]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2019, entering at # 17 but was eliminated by [[Ruby Riott]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|title=COMPLETE WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2019 COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 27, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-date=January 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128083515/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref> A few months later on April 7, LeRae made her [[WrestleMania]] debut as she competed in the second [[WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal]] during the [[WrestleMania 35]] pre-show, where she was eliminated by Asuka.<ref>{{cite web|title=WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal|work=WWE|access-date=March 29, 2019|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329230005/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/125534/live-ongoing-wrestlemania-35-preshow-coverage-womens-battle-royal.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA 35 KICKOFF SHOW COVERAGE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=April 7, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 11, 2019|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194155/https://pwinsider.com/article/125534/live-ongoing-wrestlemania-35-preshow-coverage-womens-battle-royal.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 11 episode of ''NXT'', that was taped on [[NXT TakeOver: New York]], LeRae returned to ''NXT'', as she defeated [[Aliyah (wrestler)|Aliyah]] in her first match back.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125634/european-union-versus-street-profits-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html?p=1|title=EUROPEAN UNION VERSUS STREET PROFITS: ONGOING WWE NXT REPORT|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 10, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 11, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411195710/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125634/european-union-versus-street-profits-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125799/wwe-nxt-report-sanes-last-stand-dream-versus-murphy-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: SANE'S LAST STAND?, DREAM VERSUS MURPHY, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 17, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 1, 2019|archive-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418190952/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125799/wwe-nxt-report-sanes-last-stand-dream-versus-murphy-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125979/wwe-nxt-report-gargano-versus-strong-the-war-raiders-versus-street-profits-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: GARGANO VERSUS STRONG, THE WAR RAIDERS VERSUS STREET PROFITS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 24, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 1, 2019|archive-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430153126/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125979/wwe-nxt-report-gargano-versus-strong-the-war-raiders-versus-street-profits-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/126664/nxt-is-just-a-dream-or-is-it-a-breeze-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: THE UNDISPUTED ERA IS BACK, IO CONFRONTS SHAYNA, MANSOOR, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=May 22, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 1, 2019|archive-date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601112938/https://pwinsider.com/article/126664/nxt-is-just-a-dream-or-is-it-a-breeze-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the end of May, LeRae aligned with [[Io Shirai]] who was feuding with [[Shayna Baszler]] and her allies [[Jessamyn Duke]] and [[Marina Shafir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/126822/wwe-nxt-report-kushida-versus-gulak-belair-versus-yim-the-tag-team-title-situation-heats-up-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: KUSHIDA VERSUS GULAK, BELAIR VERSUS YIM, THE TAG TEAM TITLE SITUATION HEATS UP, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=May 29, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 1, 2019|archive-date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601112940/https://pwinsider.com/article/126822/wwe-nxt-report-kushida-versus-gulak-belair-versus-yim-the-tag-team-title-situation-heats-up-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126888&p=3|title=SHIRAI VERSUS BASZLER: NXT WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH: LIVE ONGOING WWE NXT TAKEOVER XXV COVERAGE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=June 1, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 2, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413133123/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126888&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/126997/wwe-nxt-report-looking-back-at-takeover-yim-versus-belair-reeves-versus-lee-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: LOOKING BACK AT TAKEOVER, YIM VERSUS BELAIR, REEVES VERSUS LEE, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=June 5, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 27, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627112132/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/126997/wwe-nxt-report-looking-back-at-takeover-yim-versus-belair-reeves-versus-lee-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/127171/wwe-nxt-report-kushidagulak-strong-and-oreillylorcan-and-burch-womens-tag-team-action-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: KUSHIDA/GULAK, STRONG AND O'REILLY/LORCAN AND BURCH, WOMEN'S TAG TEAM ACTION, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=June 12, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 27, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627112131/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/127171/wwe-nxt-report-kushidagulak-strong-and-oreillylorcan-and-burch-womens-tag-team-action-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/127345/dreaming-about-a-gorgeous-bro-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: AN UNDISPUTED PERFORMANCE, DAMIAN PRIEST, MIA YIM IS READY FOR SHAYNA, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=June 19, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 27, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627111818/https://pwinsider.com/article/127345/dreaming-about-a-gorgeous-bro-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref> The alliance between the two ended after a month, after Shirai lost to Baszler for a second time, despite LeRae's attempts to help her during their [[steel cage match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/127512/wwe-nxt-report-womens-title-cage-match-breakout-tournament-adam-cole-worldwide-bay-bay-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WOMEN'S TITLE CAGE MATCH, BREAKOUT TOURNAMENT, ADAM COLE WORLDWIDE BAY BAY, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=June 26, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 27, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627111800/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/127512/wwe-nxt-report-womens-title-cage-match-breakout-tournament-adam-cole-worldwide-bay-bay-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to a match between the two, that took place at [[NXT TakeOver: Toronto (2019)|NXT TakeOver: Toronto]] on August 10, where Shirai defeated LeRae.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/128225/wwe-nxt-report-priest-versus-lee-belair-and-shirai-in-action-garza-versus-myles-and-takeover-announcements.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: PRIEST VERSUS LEE, BELAIR AND SHIRAI IN ACTION, GARZA VERSUS MYLES, AND TAKEOVER ANNOUNCEMENTS|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=July 24, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413141604/https://pwinsider.com/article/128225/wwe-nxt-report-priest-versus-lee-belair-and-shirai-in-action-garza-versus-myles-and-takeover-announcements.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/128383/wwe-nxt-report-strong-versus-dunne-mia-and-shayna-a-return-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: STRONG VERSUS DUNNE, MIA AND SHAYNA, A RETURN, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=July 31, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413132351/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/128383/wwe-nxt-report-strong-versus-dunne-mia-and-shayna-a-return-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/128592/wwe-nxt-report-getting-ready-for-takeover-thorne-versus-wilde-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: GETTING READY FOR TAKEOVER, THORNE VERSUS WILDE, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=August 7, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413141912/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/128592/wwe-nxt-report-getting-ready-for-takeover-thorne-versus-wilde-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=128681&p=2|title=WWE NXT TAKEOVER TORONTO REPORT: FOUR TITLE MATCHES, SHIRAI VERSUS LERAE, RIDDLE AND DAIN, AND A THEORY IS IN TORONTO|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=August 11, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413142031/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=128681&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> In September, LeRae was inserted in a fatal four-way match to determine the #1 contender to Shayna Baszler's NXT Women's Championship, which she won after pinning [[Mia Yim]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/129146/wwe-nxt-report-tag-title-match-lee-versus-dijakovic-someone-new-for-shayna-to-deal-with-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, LEE VERSUS DIJAKOVIC, SOMEONE NEW FOR SHAYNA TO DEAL WITH, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=August 28, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413123820/https://pwinsider.com/article/129146/wwe-nxt-report-tag-title-match-lee-versus-dijakovic-someone-new-for-shayna-to-deal-with-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/129297/myles-versus-cole-will-the-challenger-break-through-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: MYLES VERSUS COLE, BIG WOMEN'S MATCHES THE NEXT TWO WEEKS, BREEZANGO, DREAM, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=September 4, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413125331/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/129297/myles-versus-cole-will-the-challenger-break-through-ongoing-wwe-nxt-report.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/129493/wwe-nxt-report-see-you-live-next-week-baszler-versus-ripley-johnny-garganos-future-damian-priest-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: SEE YOU LIVE NEXT WEEK, BASZLER VERSUS RIPLEY, JOHNNY GARGANO'S FUTURE, DAMIAN PRIEST, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=September 11, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928215759/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/129493/wwe-nxt-report-see-you-live-next-week-baszler-versus-ripley-johnny-garganos-future-damian-priest-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=129678&p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH, IMPERIUM INVADES, A STREET FIGHT, NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=September 18, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=September 19, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413141600/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=129678&p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> LeRae received her title match on the October 2 episode of ''NXT'', but lost.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler def. Candice LeRae|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-02/article/episode-brief-5-wwe-nxt-oct-2-2019|work=WWE|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=April 9, 2020|archive-date=April 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416054657/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-02/article/episode-brief-5-wwe-nxt-oct-2-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 23, at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2019)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]], she competed in the first-ever Women's WarGames match as part of [[Rhea Ripley]]'s team, where LeRae and Ripley secured the victory against Baszler's team.<ref>{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=11/23 NXT Takeover: WarGames results – Moore's live review of Undisputed Era vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic, a partner in a WarGames match, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox, and Mia Yim vs. Shayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair and Kay Lee Ray in a WarGames match, Finn Balor vs. Matt Riddle|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/23/11-23-nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-tommaso-ciampa-keith-lee-dominik-dijakovic-a-partner-in-a-wargames-match-rhea-ripley-candice-lerae-tegan-nox-an/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 23, 2019|date=November 23, 2019|archive-date=November 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129004258/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/23/11-23-nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-tommaso-ciampa-keith-lee-dominik-dijakovic-a-partner-in-a-wargames-match-rhea-ripley-candice-lerae-tegan-nox-an/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/womens-wargames-results|title=Team Ripley def. Team Baszler (First-ever Women's WarGames Match)|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=November 23, 2019|work=WWE|access-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517024743/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/womens-wargames-results|archive-date=May 17, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night at [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]], LeRae competed as part of Team NXT, in the first-ever 5-on-5-on-5 Women's [[Survivor Series elimination match]], where she was one of the survivors alongside Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=130083&p=3|title=WWE NXT REPORT: THREE TITLE MATCHES, GARGANO VERSUS THORNE, FORMER CHAMPIONS RETURN, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 2, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=October 5, 2019|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413130749/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=130083&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== The Way (2020–2022) ==== {{Main|The Way (professional wrestling)|l1=The Way}} On January 26, 2020, at the [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]], LeRae competed in the women's Royal Rumble match at #9, but was eliminated by Bianca Belair.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 26, 2020|date=January 26, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127093709/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 8 episode of ''NXT'', LeRae helped Johnny Gargano (who turned heel in February) defeat [[Tommaso Ciampa]], thereby turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Johnny Gargano def. Tommaso Ciampa|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-04-08/article/johnny-gargano-def-tommaso-ciampa|work=WWE|date=April 8, 2020|access-date=April 9, 2020|archive-date=April 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415191019/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-04-08/article/johnny-gargano-def-tommaso-ciampa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/08/4-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-final-tommaso-ciampa-vs-johnny-gargano-match-io-shirai-vs-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-vs-tegan-nox-vs-chelsea-green-vs-dakota-kai-in-a-ladder-match-to-de/|title=4/8 NXT TV results: Moore's review of the final Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano match, Io Shirai vs. Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae vs. Tegan Nox vs. Chelsea Green vs. Dakota Kai in a ladder match to determine the No. 1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship|date=April 8, 2020|last=Moore|first=John|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 9, 2020|archive-date=April 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411204158/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/08/4-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-final-tommaso-ciampa-vs-johnny-gargano-match-io-shirai-vs-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-vs-tegan-nox-vs-chelsea-green-vs-dakota-kai-in-a-ladder-match-to-de/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 29 episode of ''NXT'', LeRae debuted a new look, titantron and entrance theme as she defeated [[Kacy Catanzaro]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=April 29, 2020|title=4/29 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest for the NXT North American Championship, NXT Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Mia Yim in a non-title match, Drake Maverick vs. Tony Nese in an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tournament match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-nxt-womens-champion-charlotte-flair-vs-mia-yim-in-a-non-title-match-drake-mav/|access-date=October 7, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=October 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017083501/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-nxt-womens-champion-charlotte-flair-vs-mia-yim-in-a-non-title-match-drake-mav/|url-status=live}}</ref> Gargano and LeRae began appearing together more frequently as a power couple as they feuded with [[Mia Yim]] and [[Keith Lee (wrestler)|Keith Lee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-results-live-coverage-6320-drake-maverick-vs-el-hijo-del-fantasma|title=WWE NXT Results for 6/3/20 El Hijo Del Fantasma Becomes the Interim Cruiserweight Champion|website=Fightful|date=June 3, 2020|access-date=July 9, 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711025854/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-results-live-coverage-6320-drake-maverick-vs-el-hijo-del-fantasma|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver: In Your House (2020)|TakeOver: In Your House]] on June 7, LeRae, [[Dakota Kai]] and [[Raquel González (wrestler)|Raquel González]] lost to Mia Yim, [[Tegan Nox]] and [[Shotzi Blackheart]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=June 7, 2020|title=NXT Takeover: In Your House results – Moore's live review of Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream in a Backlot Brawl for the NXT Championship, Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai for the NXT Women's Championship, Keith Lee vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Title, Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/07/nxt-takeover-in-your-house-results-moores-live-review-of-adam-cole-vs-velveteen-dream-in-a-backlot-brawl-for-the-nxt-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-io-shirai-for-the-nxt-women/|access-date=October 7, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607223310/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/07/nxt-takeover-in-your-house-results-moores-live-review-of-adam-cole-vs-velveteen-dream-in-a-backlot-brawl-for-the-nxt-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-io-shirai-for-the-nxt-women/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 8 at [[NXT: The Great American Bash|The Great American Bash]], LeRae defeated Yim in a [[Street fight (professional wrestling)|Street Fight]].<ref name="NXT07082020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=July 8, 2020|title=7/8 NXT TV results: Moore's review of the Great American Bash night two with NXT Champion Adam Cole vs. NXT North American Champion Keith Lee for both titles, Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae in a Street Fight, Legado Del Fantasma vs. Drake Maverick, Tyler Breeze, and Fandango, Johnny Gargano vs. Isaiah Scott|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-night-two-with-nxt-champion-adam-cole-vs-nxt-north-american-champion-keith-lee-for-both-titles-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-in-a-street-fi/|access-date=July 9, 2020|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095000/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-night-two-with-nxt-champion-adam-cole-vs-nxt-north-american-champion-keith-lee-for-both-titles-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-in-a-street-fi/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the September 23 episode of ''NXT'', LeRae competed in a battle royal to determine the #1 contender for Io Shirai's NXT Women's Championship, which she won by eliminating Blackheart.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Toro|first=Carlos|date=September 23, 2020|title=Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae For NXT Women's Championship Set For NXT TakeOver|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nxt-women-s-championship-match-set-nxt-takeover|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029181633/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nxt-women-s-championship-match-set-nxt-takeover|archive-date=October 29, 2020|access-date=September 23, 2020|website=Fightful}}</ref> LeRae teamed up with Gargano the following week in a "Champions vs. Challengers" tag team match against Shirai and [[Damian Priest]], where the former were victorious.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE NXT results, Sept. 30, 2020: The Garganos topple Shirai & Priest ahead of TakeOver|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-09-30|access-date=October 6, 2020|website=WWE|date=September 24, 2020|archive-date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006032203/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-09-30|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver 31]] on October 4, LeRae failed to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Konuwa|first=Alfred|title=WWE NXT TakeOver 31 Results: Winners, News And Notes On October 4, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/10/04/wwe-nxt-takeover-31-results-winners-news-and-notes-on-october-4-2020/|access-date=October 6, 2020|website=Forbes|archive-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005051602/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/10/04/wwe-nxt-takeover-31-results-winners-news-and-notes-on-october-4-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 14 episode of ''NXT'', LeRae was successful in gaining yet another NXT Women's Championship match at [[NXT: Halloween Havoc]] with a consecutive win over Blackheart.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Konuwa|first=Alfred|title=WWE NXT Results: Winners, News And Notes On October 14, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/10/14/wwe-nxt-results-winners-news-and-notes-on-october-14-2020/|access-date=October 15, 2020|website=Forbes|archive-date=October 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015081037/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/10/14/wwe-nxt-results-winners-news-and-notes-on-october-14-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 14, 2020|title=Candice LeRae Vs. Io Shirai Confirmed For WWE NXT Halloween Havoc|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/candice-lerae-vs-io-shirai-confirmed-for-wwe-nxt-halloween-675901/|access-date=October 15, 2020|website=Wrestling Inc.|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017052952/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/candice-lerae-vs-io-shirai-confirmed-for-wwe-nxt-halloween-675901/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=December 2022}} Facing off against champion [[Io Shirai]] in a renamed [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]] on October 28, LeRae once again failed to win the title, despite having been assisted by [[Indi Hartwell]] (then presented as a masked figure), who was stopped by Halloween Havoc host Blackheart.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 28, 2020|title=WWE NXT Halloween Havoc Results – Spin The Wheel & Make The Deal, Haunted House Of Terror, More|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/wwe-nxt-halloween-havoc-live-results-676373/|access-date=October 31, 2020|website=Wrestling Inc.|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031144431/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/wwe-nxt-halloween-havoc-live-results-676373/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=December 2022}} An incensed LeRae felt that Blackheart cost her the Women's Championship, so she swore revenge by stealing and destroying Blackheart's toy tank in front of her, leaving Blackheart an emotional wreck and kicking off a feud between the two. On the November 18 episode of ''NXT'', it was announced that LeRae would lead one of the two women's teams (Team Candice) against that of Blackheart (Team Shotzi) in the second-ever women's [[WarGames match]] at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2020)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on December 6,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shotzi and Candice set to go to war|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/team-shotzi-vs-team-candice-wargames-match|access-date=November 21, 2020|website=WWE|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119085218/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/team-shotzi-vs-team-candice-wargames-match|url-status=live}}</ref> where LeRae's team was victorious.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 6, 2020|title=WWE NXT "Takeover: WarGames 2020" Results – Two WarGames Matches, New Champion Crowned, More|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/12/wwe-nxt-takeover-wargames-2020-live-results-677713/|access-date=December 7, 2020|website=Wrestling Inc.|archive-date=December 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206225514/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/12/wwe-nxt-takeover-wargames-2020-live-results-677713/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=December 2022}}
The following week on ''NXT'', LeRae was featured in a segment alongside Gargano, Hartwell, and [[Austin Theory]], in which they started referring to themselves as [[The Way (professional wrestling)|The Way]] – a [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]] consisting of the four.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Applegate|first=Colby|date=December 10, 2020|title=Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae Officially Form New Faction|url=https://www.prowrestling.com/johnny-gargano-candice-lerae-officially-form-new-faction/|access-date=December 10, 2020|website=ProWrestling.com|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210033306/https://www.prowrestling.com/johnny-gargano-candice-lerae-officially-form-new-faction/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NXT's Johnny Gargano Reveals Star Wars Mandalorian Inspired Faction Name|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/nxt-johnny-gargano-faction-star-wars-mandalorian-the-way/|access-date=December 12, 2020|website=ComicBook.com|date=December 10, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210123312/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/nxt-johnny-gargano-faction-star-wars-mandalorian-the-way/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 22, 2021, episode of [[WWE 205 Live|''205 Live'']], LeRae and Hartwell defeated the team of Cora Jade and [[Gigi Dolin]] in the quarterfinals of the [[Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (2021)|Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament]], which marked the first time that a women's match has ever taken place in the brand's history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=205 Live to host pair of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Matches|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/two-dusty-cup-matches-womens-mens-ciampa-thatcher-nese-daivari|access-date=January 26, 2021|website=WWE|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128031032/https://www.wwe.com/article/two-dusty-cup-matches-womens-mens-ciampa-thatcher-nese-daivari|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 22, 2021|title=WWE 205 Live results: Two Dusty Classic matches|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-205-live-results-two-dusty-classic-matches-331011|access-date=January 26, 2021|website=WON/F4W|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126005108/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-205-live-results-two-dusty-classic-matches-331011|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 4 episode of ''NXT'', she and Indi Hartwell defeated [[Ember Moon]] and [[Shotzi Blackheart]] in a Street Fight to win the [[NXT Women's Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/04/5-4-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-finn-balors-return-ember-moon-and-shotzi-blackheart-vs-indi-hartwell-and-candice-lerae-for-the-nxt-womens-tag-titles-isaiah-scott-vs-leon-ruff-in-a-falls/|title=5/4 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Finn Balor's return, Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart vs. Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae for the NXT Women's Tag Titles, Isaiah Scott vs. Leon Ruff in a Falls Count Anywhere match|last=Moore|first=John|date=May 4, 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 6, 2021|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505034457/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/04/5-4-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-finn-balors-return-ember-moon-and-shotzi-blackheart-vs-indi-hartwell-and-candice-lerae-for-the-nxt-womens-tag-titles-isaiah-scott-vs-leon-ruff-in-a-falls/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 6, the pair would [[Drop (professional wrestling)|drop]] the titles to the newly-formed team of [[Io Shirai]] and [[Zoey Stark]] at the [[NXT: The Great American Bash (2021)|Great American Bash]] after the returning [[Tegan Nox]] attacked LeRae, costing her and Hartwell the championship.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 6, 2021|title=7/6 NXT TV results: Moore's review of the Great American Bash edition with Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly, MSK vs. Tommaso Ciampa and Timothy Thatcher for the NXT Tag Titles, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell vs. Io Shirai and Zoey Stark for the NXT Women's Tag Titles, LA Knight vs. Cameron Grimes for the Million Dollar Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/06/7-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-edition-with-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-msk-vs-tommaso-ciampa-and-timothy-thatcher-for-the-nxt-tag-titles-candice-lerae-and-indi-har/|access-date=July 15, 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=July 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707000315/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/06/7-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-edition-with-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-msk-vs-tommaso-ciampa-and-timothy-thatcher-for-the-nxt-tag-titles-candice-lerae-and-indi-har/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Way would officially disband later that year, following the announcement of LeRae's pregnancy, the expiration of Gargano's contract with WWE, and Theory's call-up to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. LeRae remained under contract with WWE while on [[maternity leave]] until May 6, 2022, when her contract expired after deciding not to renew it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/candice-leraes-wwe-contract-expires-now-a-free-agent|title=Candice LeRae's WWE contract expires, now a free agent|last=Carey|first=Ian|date=May 6, 2022|website=f4wonline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=May 7, 2022|archive-date=May 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507020924/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/candice-leraes-wwe-contract-expires-now-a-free-agent|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Various alliances (2022–present) ==== On the September 26, 2022, episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', LeRae returned to WWE as a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]], defeating [[Nikki A.S.H.]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=September 26, 2022|title=9/26 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano vs. "Alpha Academy" Chad Gable and Otis, Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky in a non-title match, Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest, Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/26/9-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-aj-styles-vs-sami-zayn-kevin-owens-and-johnny-gargano-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable-and-otis-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-vs-iyo-sky-i/|access-date=October 7, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=October 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017083535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/26/9-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-aj-styles-vs-sami-zayn-kevin-owens-and-johnny-gargano-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable-and-otis-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-vs-iyo-sky-i/|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 28, 2023, at the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]], LeRae competed in the women's Royal Rumble match at #12, but was eliminated by [[Iyo Sky]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=March 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> After Hartwell's promotion to the main roster, LeRae reunited with Hartwell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/|title=5/8 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat, Cody Rhodes vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz in Triple Threat, the Triple Threat winners meet for a spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions, Trish Stratus appears|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 8, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509112710/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/|archive-date=May 9, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 27, 2024, at the [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble]], LeRae competed in the women's Royal Rumble match at #4, but was eliminated by [[Damage CTRL]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 27, 2024|access-date=January 27, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127233116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber: Perth]], LeRae and Hartwell challenged the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Champions]] [[The Kabuki Warriors]] for the titles in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=February 24, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 19, 2024|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224083105/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 11 episode of ''Raw'', LeRae showed a more aggressive side and in particular, taunted [[Maxxine Dupri]] over the death of her real-life brother, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/11/wwe-raw-results-3-11-powells-live-review-of-sami-zayn-vs-ricochet-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-bronson-reed-vs-jd-mcdonagh-vs-chad-gable-in-a-gauntlet-match-for-a-shot-at-the-ic-title-becky-lync/|title=WWE Raw results (3/11): Powell's live review of Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bronson Reed vs. JD McDonagh vs. Chad Gable in a gauntlet match for a shot at the IC Title, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan|date=March 11, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 19, 2024|archive-date=March 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312215417/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/11/wwe-raw-results-3-11-powells-live-review-of-sami-zayn-vs-ricochet-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-bronson-reed-vs-jd-mcdonagh-vs-chad-gable-in-a-gauntlet-match-for-a-shot-at-the-ic-title-becky-lync/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-38-year-old-star-turns-heel-first-time-main-roster-insulting-maxxine-dupri|title=38-year-old star turns heel for the first time on the main roster after insulting Maxxine Dupri|date=March 11, 2024|work=[[Sportskeeda]]|access-date=March 19, 2024|archive-date=March 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319235430/https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-38-year-old-star-turns-heel-first-time-main-roster-insulting-maxxine-dupri|url-status=live}}</ref> On the night 2 of the [[2024 WWE Draft]], LeRae was drafted to [[WWE SmackDown (brand)|SmackDown]], with [[Indi Hartwell]], together.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/29/wwe-raw-results-4-29-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-sami-zayn-vs-bronson-reed-for-the-intercontinental-title-appearances-by-womens-world-champion-becky-lynch-and-u-s-champio/|title=WWE Raw results (4/29): Powell's live review of the WWE Draft night two, Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed for the Intercontinental Title, appearances by Women's World Champion Becky Lynch and U.S. Champion Logan Paul|date=April 29, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430002408/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/29/wwe-raw-results-4-29-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-sami-zayn-vs-bronson-reed-for-the-intercontinental-title-appearances-by-womens-world-champion-becky-lynch-and-u-s-champio/|archive-date=April 30, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[King and Queen of the Ring (2024)|King and Queen of the Ring]], LeRae and Hartwell lost another title match against the new tag team champions [[Bianca Belair]] and [[Jade Cargill]].<ref name="KingQueen2024">{{cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-king-queen-of-the-ring-live-results-two-tournament-finals/|title=WWE King & Queen of the Ring live results: Two tournament finals|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=May 25, 2024|access-date=May 26, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=May 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526185015/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-king-queen-of-the-ring-live-results-two-tournament-finals/}}</ref> During the ''[[WWE Speed|Speed]]'' tapings on October 4, 2024 (aired on October 9), LeRae defeated [[Iyo Sky]] to become the inaugural [[WWE Women's Speed Champion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|title=Spoiler: Inaugural WWE Women's Speed Champion Crowned|date=October 4, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=October 5, 2024|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005030744/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/candice-lerae-crowned-first-wwe-speed-womens-champion/|title=Candice LeRae crowned first WWE Speed Women's Champion|date=October 9, 2024|last=Currier|first=Joseph|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=October 9, 2024|archive-date=October 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009203859/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/candice-lerae-crowned-first-wwe-speed-womens-champion/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 1, Hartwell was released from WWE, ending their team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/indi-hartwell-released-wwe|title=Indi Hartwell Departing WWE|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=November 1, 2024|website=Fightful|access-date=November 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241104030042/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/indi-hartwell-released-wwe|archive-date=November 4, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
At [[Survivor Series: WarGames (2024)|Survivor Series: WarGames]], LeRae, [[Nia Jax]], [[Tiffany Stratton]] and [[The Judgment Day]] ([[Liv Morgan]] and [[Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)|Raquel Rodriguez]]) lost to Sky, [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]], [[Bianca Belair]], [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]] and [[Rhea Ripley]] in a [[WarGames match]].<ref name="SSeries2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of OG Bloodline and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline and Bronson Reed in a WarGames match, women's WarGames match, three title matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-og-bloodline-and-cm-punk-vs-the-bloodline-and-bronson-reed-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-match-three-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 30, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201165250/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-og-bloodline-and-cm-punk-vs-the-bloodline-and-bronson-reed-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-match-three-title-matches/|archive-date=December 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 1, 2025, LeRae entered the [[Royal Rumble (2025)|Women's Royal Rumble]] at #23, but was eliminated by [[Trish Stratus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingjunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/wrestling/wwe/2025/02/01/wwe-royal-rumble-2025-results-charlotte-flair-jey-uso-head-to-mania/78142907007/|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2025 results: Charlotte Flair, Jey Uso punch tickets to WrestleMania}}</ref> On the April 11 taping of ''Speed'' (airing April 16), LeRae lost the Women's Speed Championship to NXT's [[Sol Ruca]], ending her reign at 189 days (194 days recognized by WWE).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boone|first=Matt|date=April 11, 2025|title=Spoiler: WWE Title Changes Hands Before SmackDown Goes Live On April 11|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/spoiler-wwe-title-changes-hands-before-smackdown-goes-live-on-april-11/|access-date=April 12, 2025|website=Wrestling Headlines|language=en-US}}</ref> On the May 23, episode of ''SmackDown'', Candice LeRae aligned herself with [[Johnny Gargano]] and [[Tommaso Ciampa]].
== Other media == She made her [[video game]] debut as a downloadable character in ''[[WWE 2K19]]''<ref>{{cite web|last=Mazique|first=Brian|title='WWE 2K19' DLC Details Revealed|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/09/19/wwe-2k19-dlc-details-revealed/#6c9fb86851c4|work=Forbes|date=September 19, 2018|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108185604/https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/09/19/wwe-2k19-dlc-details-revealed/#6c9fb86851c4|url-status=live}}</ref> and returned for ''[[WWE 2K20]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/roster/wwe2k20/candice-lerae|title=Candice LeRae – WWE 2K20 – Roster|last=SimoneSDH|website=TheSmackDownHotel – The Home of WWE 2K20, WWE 2K19, SuperCard & all WWE Games|access-date=March 22, 2020|archive-date=March 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322143738/https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/roster/wwe2k20/candice-lerae|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K22]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|title=WWE 2K22 roster guide tracking every confirmed wrestler|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=March 2, 2022|work=[[GamesRadar+]]|access-date=March 11, 2022|archive-date=March 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311183211/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K23]]'', ''[[WWE 2K24]]'', and ''[[WWE 2K25]]''.
== Personal life == LeRae married fellow professional wrestler [[Johnny Gargano]] at [[Disneyland]] on September 16, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/104777/congratulations-to-gargano-larae-new-wwe-studios-film-trailer-released-outsiders-on-wwe-network-this-monday-and-more.html?p=1|title=CONGRATULATIONS TO GARGANO & LARAE, NEW WWE STUDIOS FILM TRAILER RELEASED, OUTSIDERS ON WWE NETWORK THIS MONDAY AND MORE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|website=PWInsider|date=September 17, 2016|access-date=September 17, 2016|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912060230/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/104777/congratulations-to-gargano-larae-new-wwe-studios-film-trailer-released-outsiders-on-wwe-network-this-monday-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> They have been featured in a short-documentary on their dynamics as a wrestling couple.<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Kenny|title=Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae // A Wrestling Couple|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCfEwWMUwrg|website=Youtube|date=December 7, 2015|access-date=December 8, 2015|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208073308/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCfEwWMUwrg&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 12, 2021, the two announced that LeRae was pregnant with their first child.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1425818199673683968|user=JohnnyGargano|title=The secret's out! Our team is getting...|date=August 12, 2021}}</ref> Their son was born on February 17, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Candice LeRae And Johnny Gargano Welcome Baby Quill Into The World {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/candice-lerae-and-johnny-gargano-welcome-baby-quill-world|access-date=February 18, 2022|website=Fightful|date=February 18, 2022|archive-date=February 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218163708/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/candice-lerae-and-johnny-gargano-welcome-baby-quill-world|url-status=live}}</ref>
LeRae is an avid fan of [[Disney]] movies, as well as [[NHL]] team the [[Anaheim Ducks]].<ref name="CZWtott" /> She has three brothers, one of whom was adopted by her parents when she was in high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/05/candice-lerae-shares-moving-post-about-her-brother-and-the-670916/|title=Candice LeRae Shares Moving Post About Her Brother, Speaks Out Against Racism|website=Wrestling Inc|date=May 31, 2020|access-date=June 1, 2020|archive-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609074755/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/05/candice-lerae-shares-moving-post-about-her-brother-and-the-670916/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=December 2022}}
== Championships and accomplishments == * '''Alternative Wrestling Show''' ** AWS Women's World Championship (2 times)<ref name="OWW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/c/candice-lerae/|title=Candice LeRae|access-date=February 15, 2015|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150359/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/c/candice-lerae/|archive-date=February 15, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1139|title=AWS Women's Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609152203/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1139|url-status=live}}</ref> ** AWS Women's Title Tournament<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1251&page=2|title=AWS Women's Title Tournament|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507150532/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1251&page=2|url-status=live}}</ref> ** 2nd Annual Women's Tournament (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1654&page=2|title=2nd Annual Women's Tournament (2013)|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142832/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1654&page=2|url-status=live}}</ref> ** 3rd Annual Women's Tournament (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2725&page=2|title=3rd Annual Women's Tournament (2013)|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507133108/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2725&page=2|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]''' ** [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[List of Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions (2010–2019)#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|access-date=August 12, 2016|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|archive-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729200555/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4380|title=DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=October 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002212635/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4380|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Dreamwave Wrestling''' ** Dreamwave Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWW" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1464|title=DREAMWAVE Tag Team Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509061810/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1464|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]''' ** [[FWE Women's Championship]] (1 time)<ref name="FWEWomens" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1711|title=FWE Women's Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507133108/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1711|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Fighting Spirit Pro Wrestling''' ** FSP Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2218|title=FSP Tag Team Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142821/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2218|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]''' ** [[PWG World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of PWG World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]]<ref name="PWGtag" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124|title=PWG World Tag Team Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 16, 2020|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044230/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="reign29">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion029.html|title=World's Cutest Tag Team (Candice LeRae)|website=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.com|access-date=July 27, 2014|archive-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208190005/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion029.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' ** Ranked No. 18 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Female 50]]'' in 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2016.html|title=PWI Female 50 2016|website=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=February 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222013104/http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2016.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Smash Wrestling''' ** Gold Tournament (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=128361|title=Smash Gold 2015|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-date=August 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812031144/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=128361|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''' [[WWE]]''' ** [[NXT Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NXT Women's Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Indi Hartwell]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-womens-tag-team-championship|title=NXT Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=March 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311194448/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-womens-tag-team-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> ** [[WWE Women's Speed Championship]] (1 time, inaugural)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|title=Spoiler: Inaugural WWE Women's Speed Champion Crowned|date=October 4, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=October 5, 2024|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005030744/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref> ** [[WWE Women's Speed Championship|WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament]] ([[List of WWE tournaments#Inaugural WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament|2024]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|title=Spoiler: Inaugural WWE Women's Speed Champion Crowned|date=October 4, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=October 5, 2024|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005030744/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/spoiler-inaugural-wwe-women-s-speed-champion-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref>
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