Leyla Hirsch (October 27, 1996) is a Russian born American female former amateur wrestler and current professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Before joining AEW, Hirsch spent the early part of her career in Combat Zone Wrestling.
Early life and amateur wrestling[]
Hirsch was born in 1996 in Moscow, Russia before moving to the United States. She attended high school in Hillsborough, New Jersey where she competed in amateur wrestling. She wrestled between December 2013 and January 2017 competing in weight classes between 59 kg (131 lbs) and 55 kg (121 lbs).
Professional wrestling career[]
Combat Zone Wrestling (2017-2019)[]
Hirsch developed her love for professional wrestling at the age of 14. She made her professional debut as early as September 29, 2017 at CZW Super Show IV in a match losing to Dojo DEEJ.
Japanese tour (2020)[]
Hirsch debuted in Japan's World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion on January 2, 2020 during the opening night of New Years Stars event, defeating Itsuki Hoshino and Saya Iida in a three-way match. On February 24, Hirsch joined the Kagetsu Retirement Show where she teamed with Syuri & Yuu in defeating Natsuko Tora & Natsu Sumire in a handicap tag match. Spending three-months in the promotion, Hirsch wrestled her last Stardom match on March 8 at Stardom No People Gate in a Battle Royal won by Saya Iida.
All Elite Wrestling (2020-present)[]
Hirsch debuted during the October 27 episode of AEW Dark, losing a match against reigning AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida in a non-title match. Hirsch returned on the October 28 episode of AEW Dynamite, losing a title match against Serena Deeb for the NWA World Women's Championship.
In wrestling[]
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
- Entrance music
- "Legitimate" by Jaycee Clark
- Nicknames
- "Too Legit To Quit"
- "Legit"
- Managers and Valets
- Tag teams and stables
- Legit Yoots - with Wheeler YUTA
- Office - with DJ Hyde, Brandon Kirk, Conor Claxton, Kasey Catal and Kit Osbourne
- Tokyo Cyber Squad with Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, Konami, Mary Apache, Natsumi, Rebel Kel, Bobbi Tyler, Ruaka, Rina, Death Yama-san and Zoe Lucas
Championships and accomplishments[]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked #473 in PWI 500's Top 500 Singles wrestlers in 2020
- PWI ranked her #61 in the 2021 PWI Top 150 Females