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Eve Torres Gracie[8] (born Eve Marie Torres on August 21, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, model, martial arts instructor and former professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE, as an ambassador.

Key Information

Torres began her career as a model and dancer. She danced for The Southern California Summer Pro League and went on to become a member of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dance Team for the 2006–2007 season. She also appeared on several television shows, including Show Me The Money, Sunset Tan, and Deal or No Deal.

In 2007, she won the 2007 Diva Search, earning a contract with WWE. Torres first appeared on WWE programming as a backstage interviewer in 2008 and became a full-time wrestler in 2009. She won the WWE Divas Championship in April 2010. She held the championship on two further occasions, becoming the first person to win it three times. Following her retirement from professional wrestling in 2013, Torres focused on her role as an instructor for the Gracie Women Empowered self-defense program at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Torrance, California, and continued to act, with roles in Skiptrace and Supergirl.

Early life

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Eve Marie Torres was born on August 21, 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Denver, Colorado.[6][9] Her father is Nicaraguan and her mother is of German and Swedish descent.[10][11] She has a younger brother, Phil, who is an Explorer and biologist.[12][13]

Torres attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a full tuition scholarship.[6] During college, she was one of the founding members of the Omega Phi Beta sorority chapter on her campus and held the vice-president position for several years.[14] While in Omega Phi Beta, Torres was awarded for Academic Excellence at the Order of Omega Greek Awards.[15] She graduated with honors and a grade point average above 3.5 in May 2006, with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.[6][14]

Dancing and modeling career

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While attending USC, Torres appeared in commercials and music videos.[14] Torres was the co-captain of the USC Fly Girls dance squad and created much of their choreography.[6][16] She also danced for The Southern California Summer Pro League, the only summer league for National Basketball Association (NBA) players, in Long Beach, California.[14][16] After graduating from college, she began dancing and modeling full-time.[6] After reaching the tryout finals in previous years, Torres became a member of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dance Team for the 2006–07 season.[6][14][16] She also appeared on the game show Show Me The Money.[6]

Professional wrestling career

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World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE

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Diva Search (2007–2008)

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In May 2007, Torres entered World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)'s Diva Search.[6][17] She was chosen by WWE officials as one of the eight finalists from a group of 50 women.[6] On October 29, 2007, in Philadelphia, live on Raw, she was crowned the 2007 WWE Diva Search winner, defeating finalist Brooke Gilbertsen and becoming a WWE Diva.[17][18] Following her win, she began training for her wrestling debut in WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).[6]

Early feuds (2008–2010)

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Videos promoting Eve's debut on SmackDown! began airing on January 11, 2008.[19] The promo aired for three weeks before Eve made her official debut on the February 1, 2008 episode of SmackDown interviewing Batista.[20] During early 2008, Eve participated in a contest to determine the top Diva on SmackDown, participating in a bikini contest, an obstacle course, and an arm wrestling competition before being eliminated.[21][22][23][24] Eve appeared at WrestleMania XXIV as a Lumberjill in the BunnyMania match between Maria and Ashley against Beth Phoenix and Melina.[5] Eve spent the rest of the year competing in similar contests, including a dance-off and a bikini contest, before participating in the Halloween Costume Contest on October 26 at the Cyber Sunday pay-per-view, where she was dressed as Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[25][26] On the 800th episode of Raw on November 3, 2008, Eve made her televised in-ring debut in a 16-Diva tag team match, which her team lost although she was never tagged in.[27]

Eve (left) during a tag team match in 2009.

Her first main storyline began in early 2009, when she began a scripted feud with Michelle McCool after McCool attacked her.[6][28] On the February 6 episode of SmackDown, Eve made her singles match debut in a losing effort against McCool via submission.[29] Their feud continued for the next few months, with them competing against each other in singles and tag team matches.[5][30] Eve then moved into a feud with Layla in mid-2009.[6] After the pair competed in dance and arm wrestling competitions, Eve defeated Layla on the May 29 episode of SmackDown in a wrestling match.[31][32][33] On the June 18 episode of Superstars, Eve pinned Layla once again. After the match, they both shook hands.[34]

Around the same as her scripted rivalry with Layla, Eve became associated with Cryme Tyme (Shad and JTG), appearing in several backstage segments with them.[5][35] She also began accompanying them to the ring as their manager during their storyline rivalry with The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd, and Natalya).[36] Eve and Cryme Tyme participated in multiple six-person mixed tag team matches against The Hart Dynasty, and Eve also faced Natalya in singles matches and tag team matches involving other Divas.[37][38][39] Her final match on SmackDown was on October 9, when she was defeated in a singles match by McCool.[40]

On October 12, 2009, Eve was traded to the Raw brand.[6] On the November 2 episode of Raw, she competed in her first match after being traded: a battle royal which was won by Alicia Fox.[41] She then entered into a storyline romance with Chris Masters in December 2009, becoming his valet,[42][43] after Masters saved Eve from a confrontation with Chavo Guerrero. In a Christmas Edition of Raw, Eve kissed Chris Masters under the mistletoe after Masters defeated Carlito in a Single's match. Eve and Masters would continue their romantic storyline throughout early 2010 as the couple would share celebratory kisses and hugs after each match victory in the middle of the ring.

Divas Champion (2010–2011)

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In January 2010, the WWE Divas Championship was vacated and a tournament was set up to determine the new champion. Eve made it to the semi-finals, before being defeated by the eventual winner, Maryse.[44][45] At WrestleMania XXVI Eve was on the losing team in a 10-Diva tag team match, but the following night on Raw, she pinned Maryse in a rematch to earn the victory for her team.[46][47]

Eve (left) at the WWE Tribute to the Troops event in 2010.

On the April 5 episode of Raw, Eve won a "Dress to Impress" battle royal to become the number one contender to the WWE Divas Championship, and the following week on Raw, she defeated Maryse to win the championship for the first time.[48][49][50] On the May 3 episode of Raw, Eve was involved in a backstage segment where she was knocked unconscious by Maryse during a photoshoot with her new title. Later on that night, after defeating Nikki Bella, Maryse humiliated Eve further by showing photos of herself posing with the unconscious Eve and her Divas Championship belt. Eve successfully defended the championship against Maryse at the Over the Limit pay-per-view in May.[51] At the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view in June, Eve lost the championship in a fatal four-way match, when Alicia Fox pinned Maryse to win the championship.[52] On the July 5 episode of Raw, Eve invoked her rematch clause against Fox but was unsuccessful after Fox feigned an ankle injury.[53] As a result, she received another rematch at the Money in the Bank pay per-view, but lost again to Fox.[54][55] In mid-2010 she began acting as the valet for R-Truth, entering another romantic storyline. The pair would enter a storyline feud with Ted DiBiase and Maryse.

At the Royal Rumble on January 30, 2011, the Raw General Manager added Eve to a two-on-one handicap match for the Divas Championship, turning it into a fatal four-way match. Eve pinned Layla to win the match and become a two-time Divas Champion.[56][57] She retained the championship against Natalya in a Lumberjill match on the February 14 episode of Raw, and against Nikki Bella on the March 7 episode.[58][59] She held the championship until the April 11 episode of Raw, when she lost it to Brie Bella.[60]

Torres after winning the WWE Divas Championship for the second time at the 2011 Royal Rumble.

Eve then formed an alliance with Kelly Kelly, and after Kelly won the Divas Championship in June, Eve accompanied her to the ring during her matches.[61][62] Eve and Kelly began feuding with The Divas of Doom (Beth Phoenix and Natalya), and after Phoenix won the Divas Championship from Kelly, Eve defeated Natalya to earn a title match against Phoenix.[63] She faced Phoenix at the Vengeance pay-per-view, but was unsuccessful.[64] On the October 31 episode of Raw, Eve won a battle royal to become the number one contender to the Divas Championship.[65] She received her championship match at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, but lost a Lumberjill match to Phoenix.[66] She later described the match as her favorite.[67]

Authority figure (2011–2012)

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Eve moved into a storyline with Zack Ryder in December 2011, and the pair "won" a mixed tag team match against Natalya and Tyson Kidd on the December 26 episode of Raw.[68] On the January 9, 2012 episode of Raw, Eve agreed to a date with Ryder beginning a storyline relationship.[69] Eve quickly became involved in the storyline between Ryder, his ally John Cena, and Kane, who began targeting Ryder. After injuring Ryder, he turned his attention to Eve, and tried to attack her until he was stopped by Cena. On the February 6 episode of Raw, Eve suffered a legimiately broken nose when Beth Phoenix clotheslined her during a match. The following week, Cena saved Eve from being kidnapped by Kane, and Eve kissed him in thanks. On the February 20 episode of Raw, Eve became a villain after she confessed backstage to The Bella Twins that she had never liked Zack Ryder and didn't care about the injury he had suffered the previous week. She stated that she was using him for publicity and planned to take advantage of John Cena the same way. Cena overheard her revelation and scorned her as she begged for forgiveness.[70] Eve justified her actions by stating that she had no problem using men to achieve her goals and that she was "a woman in a man's world."[71] She wrestled her first match as a villain on the March 2 episode of SmackDown, defeating Natalya.[72] Ryder returned on the March 5 episode of Raw, confronting Eve over her recent actions, but she managed to seduce him into forgiving her and the two shared a long backstage kiss.[73] At WrestleMania XXVIII, Eve and Beth Phoenix lost to Kelly Kelly and Extra correspondent Maria Menounos in a tag team match. Later that night, she accompanied Ryder to the ring for the Team Johnny vs. Team Teddy matchup where she distracted Ryder, costing him and Team Teddy the match. After the match she publicly humiliated him by kicking him in the groin, sending him to his knees in agony.[74]

Torres (left) with Beth Phoenix at the Wrestlemania XXVIII pay-per-view in April 2012

As a result, John Laurinaitis gave her a position of authority by appointing her as the Executive Administrator of Raw and SmackDown.[75] Eve found the role to be a power trip and enjoyed abusing her position by bullying and humiliating people on numerous occasions. One such occasion was on the April 30 episode of Raw, when Eve fired the Bella Twins with cruel glee.[76] She also publicly humiliated The Big Show in the middle of the ring by making him apologise for mocking John Laurinaitis, and threatened his job if he didn't comply. However, it was former SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long who Eve seemed to take the most pleasure in bullying. After finding himself working for Laurinaitis after his team's loss at Wrestlemania, Long was told that he would now be working under Eve and would report to her, a situation she clearly enjoyed. As Eve's subordinate, the next few weeks were hell for Long. She took great pleasure in humiliating him by forcing him to do menial, degrading tasks; such as making him wear an apron and name tag at all times, like a maid. As well as stand guard by a door dressed as a Queen's soldier. She also enjoyed ordering him to get her coffee and would throw the coffee all over him if it wasn't to her satisfaction. Long was also forced by Eve to rub oil on Antonio Cesaro for a photoshoot, this was particularly humiliating for Teddy as it was in front of his ex love interest (and Cesaro's current girlfriend) the evil Aksana, who seemed to find Long's predicament extremely entertaining.

Despite her new authority figure role, she continued to participate in matches throughout mid-2012. Eve's power trip eventually ended in June 2012 at No Way Out when John Laurinaitis was fired, therefore her role as Executive Administrator ended.[77][78][79] On the August 10 episode of SmackDown, Eve asked SmackDown General Manager Booker T if she could be his assistant, but Kaitlyn was given the job instead. Eve threatened Booker T that she would tell the Board of Directors about his discriminatory hiring practices and was given a match against Kaitlyn the following week. Eve won the match and the job.[80]

Record-breaker and retirement (2012–2013)

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In August, she began a storyline where she appeared friendly and nice, diminishing her villainous characteristics.[81] As part of this apparent personality change, she shook hands with her rival Kaitlyn following a match and teamed with her and Layla on the September 10 episode of Raw.[82] At the Night of Champions pay-per-view, Kaitlyn was attacked and injured by a masked figure; as a result, Eve replaced Kaitlyn in a match against Divas Champion Layla, which she won.[83] Her victory made her the first woman to hold the Divas Championship on three occasions. After Kaitlyn revealed her attacker was blonde, Eve accused Beth Phoenix, and attacked her on the September 24 episode of Raw.[84] The following week, Eve suspended Phoenix, pending an investigation into Kaitlyn's attack. On the October 8 episode of Raw, Eve defeated Kaitlyn via submission to retain the Divas Championship, and following the match, Eve reverted to her heel persona and attempted to re-injure Kaitlyn, but was stopped by Layla.[85] The following week, she defeated Layla to retain the championship.[86] After the reveal that Kaitlyn was attacked by Aksana, under Eve's orders, the three-way feud led to a match at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, where Eve retained the Divas Championship against Layla and Kaitlyn in a triple threat match.[87] Eve continued to feud with the duo, facing them in tag team matches with multiple partners and defeating Kaitlyn at Survivor Series to retain the championship.[88][89][90] On the December 10 episode of Raw, Eve defeated Alica Fox. After the match, Eve invited a ringside photographer into the ring to take photos of herself celebrating with the championship over the defeated Fox in an attempt to humiliate her.

At Tables, Ladders & Chairs, Eve stopped Kaitlyn from winning a number one contender's match, and defeated winner Naomi to retain the title.[91] Kaitlyn won a non-title match against Eve, and won the subsequent title match by disqualification on December 18, however Eve retained the championship.[92][93] The rematch occurred on the January 7, 2013 episode of Raw, in which Eve successfully defended the championship after losing by count-out.[94] The following week, on the special "20th Anniversary" episode of Raw, Eve lost the Divas Championship to Kaitlyn.[95] She quit immediately following the loss in storyline.[96] In reality, Torres had asked for her release in December 2012 to plan her upcoming wedding and focus on her role as an instructor for the Gracie Women Empowered self-defense program.[7][97] Torres was offered a role on the first season of E! reality series Total Divas by Triple H, with a proposed storyline that involved her WWE departure, which she ultimately declined.[98]

Ambassador (2013–present)

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On December 9, 2013, Torres appeared at the Slammy Award, presenting the Diva of the Year award to The Bella Twins.[99] Since April 2014, she has served as an ambassador for WWE.[100] Torres appeared on the June 19, 2017 episode of Table for 3 on WWE Network alongside Kelly Kelly and Maryse.[101] Torres has also taught her self-defence classes and appeared as a guest speaker at the WWE Performance Center.[102][103]

On October 28, 2018, Torres appeared on the pre-show for the first all-women's WWE pay-per-view, WWE Evolution, as well as in a video package during the main broadcast.[104][deprecated source] In July 2019, Torres appeared on the Raw Reunion broadcast in a segment with Maria Kanellis, Mike Bennett, and Eric Bischoff, as well as during the finale in-ring at the end of the show with fellow WWE Legends.[105]

Other media

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Torres with The Miz at an autograph signing during her first reign as WWE Divas Champion while The Miz was the then WWE United States Championship holder in 2010.

In August 2008, Torres, along with fellow WWE Divas Maria and Candice Michelle, appeared on an episode of Sunset Tan.[106] On October 2, 2008, Torres and Maria appeared on a special episode of Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.[107] Torres appeared on the November 3, 2009 episode of Deal or No Deal with Maria and Dolph Ziggler.[6][108] On July 1, 2012, Torres, Kelly, and Michelle McCool appeared on Extreme Weight Loss.[109] In 2012, she was part of NBC's celebrity reality competition series called Stars Earn Stripes; she won the competition on September 3, earning over $100,000 for her charity, the United Service Organizations. On September 7, 2012, Torres appeared on G4's Attack of the Show for an interview.

Torres, along with Maryse and Michelle McCool, appeared in the January 2009 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.[110]

On April 30, 2012, it was announced that Torres would be featured in the WWE Studios and Kare Production Project "Les reines du ring" (English: Queens of the Ring), alongside fellow wrestlers The Miz and CM Punk.[111] In mid-2013, Torres filmed a role for the film The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, which was released in 2015.[112] She later earned a role in Matador as Reyna Flores, a journalist reporting on the leading character's career.[113] The show was cancelled after a single season.[114] In 2016, Torres appeared in the film Skiptrace as a Russian assassin.[115] The same year, she appeared in an episode of the Supergirl television series as Maxima.[116]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Queens of the Ring Herself
2015 The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power Chancara [112]
2016 Skiptrace Dasha Credited as Eve Gracie [115]
2022 Diamond in the Rough Eve
2023 Last Wishes Ines

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 Eve Voice
2010 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Eve Voice
2011 WWE '12 Eve Voice
2012 WWE '13 Eve Voice
2023 WWE 2K23 (DLC) Eve Voice
2024 WWE 2K24 Eve Voice
2025 WWE 2K25 Eve
2014 WWE SuperCard Eve Voice - Mobile
WWE Universe Eve Voice - Mobile [117]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Show Me the Money Eve 7 episodes (2 unaired) [6]
2007 The Best Damn Sports Show Period
2007 - 2019 WWE Raw 138 Episodes
2008 ECW on Sci-Fi 1 Episode
Sunset Tan [106]
Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed [107]
2008 - 2012 WWE Smackdown! 76 Episodes
2009 The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania TV Special
Deal or No Deal [108]
2009 - 2012 WWE Superstars 16 Episodes
2010 WrestleMania XXVI TV Special
WWE NXT 1 Episode
2011 WrestleMania XXVII TV Special
SummerSlam
2012 WrestleMania XXVIII
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Special edition of "Diva's Boot Camp" [109]
Stars Earn Stripes Competed for the "USO" charity; Winner
Clash Time 3 Episodes
Attack of the Show!
The Soup [118]
WWE Saturday Morning Slam 2 Episodes
2014 Matador Reyna Flores 6 Episodes [113]
2016 Supergirl Maxima Episode: "Myriad" [116]

Personal life

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As of April 2014, Torres is married to Rener Gracie,[119][120] with whom she has two sons, Raeven, born in 2015 and Renson, born in 2018.[121][122]

In 2023, Torres revealed that she learned in 2022 that several illnesses she had since 2013 resulted from her breast implants, which the ailments being described as "Breast Implant Illness."[123][124] Upon hearing about this condition, Torres initially rejected the idea of her having Breast Implant Illness.[123] However, she would eventually get her implants removed.[123][124]

Championships and accomplishments

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A dark-haired woman standing on the turnbuckle of a wrestling ring, with one foot on the red ring ropes. She is wearing an orange crop top with dark shorts and dark-coloured wrestling boots. Her right hand is holding a wrestling championship in the air.
Eve Torres is a three-time WWE Divas Champion

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Eve Torres Gracie (born Eve Marie Torres; August 21, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, model, martial arts instructor, and retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where she became a three-time WWE Divas Champion. Raised in Denver, Colorado, Torres pursued dance and modeling during her youth while earning a degree in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) with a 3.5 GPA. She entered the entertainment industry through commercials and music videos before winning the 2007 WWE Diva Search competition, which led to her full-time signing with WWE in 2008. Over her five-year wrestling career, she performed regularly on Raw and SmackDown, capturing the Divas Championship for the first time in 2010 as the inaugural Diva Search winner to achieve the feat, with subsequent reigns in 2011 and 2012, solidifying her as a prominent figure in WWE's Divas division. Following her retirement from in-ring competition in 2013, Torres continues to serve as a WWE ambassador while transitioning into acting, appearing in films such as Skiptrace (2016) alongside Jackie Chan and television series including Matador (2014) and Supergirl (2015). She also deepened her involvement in martial arts, training at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy and becoming head instructor for the Women Empowered self-defense program at Gracie University, where she focuses on empowering women through Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Personally, she married Rener Gracie in 2014 and is a mother to two sons, Raeven and Renson, while residing with her family and Australian Shepherd, Tioki.

Early life

Childhood and family

Eve Torres was born on August 21, 1984, in , , to a Nicaraguan father and a mother of German and Swedish descent, which instilled in her a strong sense of Latina heritage that she has publicly celebrated, particularly during Hispanic Heritage Month. She relocated with her family to Denver, Colorado, during her youth, where she spent much of her formative years in a supportive household that included her younger brother, , a and explorer. Growing up, Torres was influenced by her multicultural background, with family traditions from her father's Nicaraguan roots shaping her identity and fostering an early appreciation for diversity and resilience.

Education

Torres attended the (USC) on a full-tuition , where she majored in industrial and systems engineering. She graduated in May 2006 with a degree, achieving a 3.5 grade point average. During her four years at USC, Torres served as a member, co-captain, and choreographer for the USC Fly Girls dance team, contributing significantly to their performances and routines. As a founding member of the Omega Phi Beta sorority's chapter at USC, she emphasized leadership and community involvement through various initiatives focused on and cultural awareness. Torres balanced her demanding coursework with her commitments by applying structured and analytical skills from her studies, which cultivated the discipline and resilience that later supported her transition into professional entertainment.

Pre-wrestling career

Dancing

Following her graduation from the in 2006, Eve Torres shifted to a full-time professional dancing career, leveraging her experience as co-captain of the USC Fly Girls dance squad during college. She spent three years performing as a cheerleader for teams in the (NBA) and (ABA), which provided rigorous physical training and exposure to high-energy environments. Torres joined the Spirit Dance Team for the 2006–2007 NBA season, having reached the tryout in prior years. In this , she participated in halftime shows and pre-game performances at Staples Center, entertaining crowds of up to 20,000 fans during Clippers home games and contributing to the team's vibrant game-day atmosphere. These routines emphasized synchronized , high kicks, and acrobatic elements that enhanced her stage presence and endurance. Additionally, Torres danced for the Summer Pro League, a prominent off-season showcase in , where she performed during exhibition games attended by NBA scouts and prospects. This opportunity allowed her to refine her performance skills in a competitive, fast-paced setting focused on athletic displays. Torres' dancing career significantly honed her athleticism, building core strength, flexibility, and through daily rehearsals and live shows. This preparation for demanding physical performances underscored her versatility as a performer.

Modeling

Torres began her modeling career alongside her dancing pursuits while attending the , where she graduated with a degree in industrial and systems engineering. As a model, she appeared in commercials and music videos during her college years, building a portfolio that highlighted her athletic background. This work provided her with early exposure in the entertainment industry in , allowing her to diversify her experience before transitioning to in 2007. The physical training from her dancing regimen aided her in mastering modeling poses and maintaining a fitness-focused image for promotional campaigns.

Professional wrestling career

WWE Diva Search and debut (2007–2008)

Torres entered the 2007 WWE Diva Search, a fan-voted competition to select new female talent for the company, where she was chosen as one of eight finalists from an initial pool of 50 applicants. The contest featured various challenges, including bikini contests, obstacle courses, and arm wrestling, with Torres advancing through seven rounds of online voting on WWE.com. On October 29, 2007, during a live episode of Raw at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, she was crowned the winner, defeating finalist Brooke Gilbertsen in the final vote tally. The victory granted her a one-year contract with WWE valued at $250,000, marking her entry into professional wrestling despite having no prior in-ring experience. Following her win, Torres was assigned to the SmackDown brand and began preparing for her on-screen role. Promotional vignettes highlighting her background and personality started airing on the January 11, 2008, episode of SmackDown. She made her official television debut on the February 1, 2008, episode, conducting an in-ring interview with ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship match. In her early months, Torres primarily served as a backstage interviewer, appearing in segments to build her presence, and also performed as a dancer during special events and Divas-related segments on SmackDown. To develop her wrestling abilities, Torres relocated to WWE's developmental system, initially training at (OVW) in early 2008 before transitioning to (FCW) later that year. At FCW, she focused on fundamental match skills, such as executing moves, selling actions, and refining her character work under the guidance of coaches, while also participating in house shows to gain live event experience. Her first televised in-ring appearance occurred on November 3, 2008, during the 800th episode of Raw, in a 16-Diva match. As a newcomer, Torres received positive initial fan reception for her Diva Search victory and poised demeanor, which helped her connect during early live events and television appearances. She adapted to the demanding schedule by balancing training, travel, and on-camera roles, gradually building confidence in the high-pressure environment of .

Early feuds and development (2008–2010)

Torres transitioned from backstage interviewer to in-ring competitor on SmackDown in late 2008, facing initial losses to established Divas such as and Maryse that helped build her presence in the women's division. Her early matches often involved bouts, including a alongside Tiffany over and in January at a , which contributed to her growing credibility on the brand. Throughout , Torres engaged in mid-card feuds on SmackDown, primarily against The Miz's on-screen associates and ( and ), featuring contests where she showcased improving agility against power-based opponents like McCool. In April 2009, Torres participated in the 25-Diva for the "Miss WrestleMania" crown at XXV, entering as one of the undercard competitors in the over-the-top-rope elimination match ultimately won by Santina Marella, marking her first major in-ring appearance. By mid-2009, she secured key singles wins, such as defeating on the May 29 episode of SmackDown, which highlighted her technical progress and positioned her as a viable challenger in the division. Torres also contributed to brand rivalry storylines leading into Bragging Rights in October 2009, appearing in qualifying segments and matches on SmackDown that emphasized inter-brand tension, though she did not compete on the card itself. Torres was traded to Raw in October 2009, shifting her focus to new rivalries with powerhouses like Beth Phoenix and technicians such as Melina, often in tag team formats that tested her adaptability across brands. On Raw, she formed a short-lived tag team partnership with Gail Kim in late 2009, teaming to face heels like Maryse and Alicia Fox in multi-Diva matches, but the alliance ended amid a betrayal angle where Kim turned on Torres during a December tag bout, propelling Torres toward her first significant singles push on the red brand. This storyline culminated in Torres' participation in the traditional five-on-five elimination match at Survivor Series 2009, representing Team Mickie (alongside Mickie James, Melina, Kelly Kelly, and Kim) against Team Michelle (Michelle McCool, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and Alicia Fox); Torres was eliminated mid-match by Phoenix but her team secured the victory when James pinned McCool last. During this period, Torres refined her wrestling technique under WWE's developmental guidance, incorporating influences from her background into signature maneuvers like the spinning back fist known as the "Women's Right" punch for quick knockouts and the standing dubbed the "Eve-Sault" for high-impact finishes, which became staples in her matches to demonstrate her evolving athleticism. These developments, combined with consistent wins and losses against top competitors, established Torres as a reliable mid-card performer by early , setting the stage for greater opportunities.

Divas Championship reigns (2010–2011)

Torres achieved her first WWE Divas Championship victory on the April 12, 2010, episode of Raw in London, England, defeating champion Maryse via a surprise roll-up pinfall after a distraction from Gail Kim. This win elevated her status, making her the inaugural Diva Search contestant to capture a WWE singles title and highlighting her rapid progression from mid-card competitor to top contender, bolstered by skills honed in prior rivalries with figures like Beth Phoenix and Michelle McCool. During her 69-day reign, Torres defended the championship successfully on television against challengers including Maryse in a rematch and Alicia Fox, retaining via her signature moves like the Women's Right punch, which underscored her technical adaptability despite her non-wrestling origins in dance and modeling. Her promos during this period emphasized perseverance, often referencing how her background outside professional wrestling fueled her determination to prove doubters wrong. The reign concluded at the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view on June 20, 2010, where Torres dropped the title to in a fatal four-way match also involving Maryse and ; Fox secured the pinfall on Torres following interference from (Layla and ). This loss stemmed from escalating tensions with the SmackDown divas, particularly , who targeted Torres as a Raw representative in inter-brand skirmishes. Torres reclaimed the WWE Divas Championship for her second reign on January 30, 2011, at , pinning Natalya in a fatal four-way match that also featured Layla and , solidifying her as a two-time champion and a cornerstone of the division. Over the ensuing 71 days, she made successful defenses on both Raw and SmackDown, including retaining against Natalya in a rematch and fending off challenges from rising stars like , amid a storyline rivalry with Natalya that portrayed Torres as the resilient underdog overcoming the Hart family legacy. These bouts, often involving high-stakes tag team alliances with divas like to counter heel factions such as , demonstrated Torres' versatility across brands and her ability to carry prominent feuds. The second reign ended abruptly on the April 11, 2011, episode of Raw, when defeated Torres with assistance from her twin Nikki, marking ' breakthrough as title contenders and shifting Torres into a pursuit role within the division. Throughout both reigns, Torres' achievements as a two-time champion amplified her prominence, with her in-ring evolution and motivational promos—drawing on her pre-wrestling career in modeling and —inspiring a new generation of divas and establishing her as a symbol of crossover success in .

Authority roles and storylines (2011–2012)

In April 2012, Eve Torres was appointed as the Executive Administrator to Raw and SmackDown General Manager , a role that positioned her as a key behind-the-scenes figure responsible for booking matches and making on-screen decisions. In her first official act on the April 30 episode of Raw, Torres exercised her new power by firing backstage, signaling her intent to wield influence decisively within WWE's narrative structure. This appointment came shortly after Torres had lost her second in April 2011, leveraging her prior in-ring success to justify her elevation to a non-competitive position. Torres' authority role intertwined with ongoing male superstars' storylines, particularly during the high-profile arcs involving and Daniel Bryan in mid-2012. As tensions escalated between Punk, Bryan, and in a convoluted narrative, Torres aligned with Bryan in mixed matches, confronting Punk and Lee directly; on the July 9 episode of Raw, for instance, Punk and Lee defeated Torres and Bryan when Lee pinned Torres following Bryan's refusal to tag in. These encounters highlighted Torres' character as an enforcer of Laurinaitis' "" regime, often intervening in disputes to favor aligned talents while escalating rivalries. Earlier in 2011, following her title loss, Torres had begun transitioning back to active competition through alliances that foreshadowed her authoritative shift, including bouts that built her presence without direct championship pursuits. In May 2012, Torres participated in the Queen of the Ring tournament, defeating in the first round and Natalya in the semifinals before losing to in the final. Throughout 2012, Torres balanced her administrative duties with occasional in-ring appearances, notably teaming with against the Divas of Doom ( and Natalya), a dominant duo targeting top female competitors. In an eight-Diva match at the Royal Rumble on January 29, 2012, Torres teamed with , Tamina, and , but they were defeated by , Natalya, and , showcasing Torres' versatility in multi-person formats amid her evolving power dynamic. These matches served as peripheral extensions of her authority role, allowing her to influence Divas division bookings indirectly while maintaining competitive relevance. At Extreme Rules on April 29, 2012, Torres' position amplified her storyline visibility through a backstage segment involving Laurinaitis and interim SmackDown Teddy Long, where she partook in celebratory antics amid broader corporate power struggles, indirectly impacting the night's Divas matches by reinforcing the "" narrative. Torres' portrayal as a power-hungry administrator drew mixed fan reactions, with criticism centering on the character's reliance on manipulative tropes that veered into misogynistic territory, particularly in storylines depicting her as scheming and untrustworthy. While some appreciated the complexity it added to her booking compared to earlier face roles, others viewed it as a shift toward stereotypical dynamics that overshadowed her athletic contributions, marking a pivotal but polarizing phase in her WWE tenure.

Heel turn, record reign, and retirement (2012–2013)

In early 2012, Torres completed her transition to a villainous character by betraying Zack Ryder on the February 20 episode of Raw, revealing that her relationship with him was a ruse to gain proximity to . This heel turn positioned her as a manipulative figure, culminating in her interference during a Raw vs. SmackDown match at , where she aided , leading to the dismissal of SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long. Shortly after, Torres was appointed Executive Administrator for both Raw and SmackDown brands on the April 23 episode of Raw, further embedding her in WWE's authority storylines. As part of her new role, Torres engaged in a staged romantic affair with Laurinaitis in May 2012 to deflect suspicion from her involvement in attacking Long, solidifying her ambitious and scheming persona through promos emphasizing her ruthless climb to power. This narrative extended into the Divas division later that year, where Torres orchestrated an assault on her protégé Kaitlyn just before Night of Champions on September 16, allowing her to replace the injured competitor in a singles match against champion , defeating her by pinfall to win the title. With this victory, Torres became the first wrestler to win the Divas Championship three times, a record later tied by . Her third reign lasted 120 days, during which she defended the title against challengers including and Naomi, while cutting promos highlighting her "ambitious" drive that justified her betrayals and manipulations. The betrayal of Kaitlyn fueled a heated throughout late , with Kaitlyn uncovering evidence—such as an on Torres' —instructing Aksana to impersonate a blonde attacker, leading to confrontations on Raw where Torres denied involvement before the truth emerged. Torres retained the against Kaitlyn at and , but the rivalry intensified with Kaitlyn vowing revenge for the sabotage that cost her a opportunity. A concurrent with former champion saw Torres retain the in matches on Raw and other shows, underscoring Torres' dominance as a calculating . At the time, Torres held the distinction of the second-longest combined days as Divas Champion with 260 days across her three reigns. Torres' in-ring career concluded on the January 14, 2013, episode of Raw, marking the show's 20th anniversary, when she lost the Divas Championship to Kaitlyn in a five-minute match via pinfall. Immediately following the defeat, Torres announced her departure from in a heated promo, citing frustration with the company's direction; however, she later stated that the decision was primarily influenced by her prioritization of starting a family with her husband Rener Gracie. In a subsequent farewell video released on Active, Torres reflected on her growth from Diva Search winner to three-time champion, expressing gratitude to fans and emphasizing the personal evolution her tenure facilitated.

WWE Ambassador role (2013–present)

Following her retirement from in-ring competition in January 2013, Torres maintained her connection to through non-wrestling contributions, including appearances at charity events on behalf of the company later that year. In August 2013, she joined other talents at a event during week to interact with children and promote positive initiatives. By 2014, Torres had formally taken on the role of Ambassador, representing the brand at various public engagements and supporting 's global outreach efforts. As an , Torres has focused on and programs, leveraging her background in . In September 2017, she and her husband, , conducted a Women Empowered self- seminar at the , teaching jiu-jitsu techniques to female talents to enhance their personal safety and confidence. This session highlighted her role in advancing 's initiatives for within the organization. She has also participated in charity auctions, such as a 2015 event offering a self- class at the Gracie Academy in , with proceeds benefiting causes. Torres has made occasional on-camera appearances to support WWE milestones and events. In 2017, she attended Axxess, engaging with fans and providing a mentor-like presence for emerging performers during WrestleMania weekend. She featured in programming, including the 2017 Hall of Fame special, where she contributed to retrospectives on women's wrestling history. Her ambassador duties adapted to challenges like the , with Torres testing positive for the virus in September 2020 alongside her family, though she continued her advocacy work remotely. As of 2021, Torres remained actively signed to WWE in this capacity, focusing on brand representation and inspirational efforts. Through the present, she has sustained her involvement, occasionally appearing in WWE-related media and events, including at John Cena's retirement event at Saturday Night's Main Event in December 2025, to promote women's strength and community involvement.

Entertainment career

Film roles

Torres made her feature film debut in 2013 with a as herself in the comedy Queens of the Ring, a WWE Studios-supported about women training as wrestlers. She followed this with a supporting role as the fierce warrior Chancara in the 2015 action-adventure 4: Quest for Power, where she portrayed a deathmatch fighter leveraging her background for intense combat scenes. In 2016, she appeared in the action-comedy as Dasha, a Russian henchwoman and assassin, opposite ; the role required her to perform demanding fight choreography, drawing on her prior athletic training from to execute the sequences effectively. Torres took on a role as Inés in the 2023 Spanish drama Last Wishes (Últimas voluntades), a centered on a father's efforts to reconcile with his estranged son, exploring themes of family reconciliation and personal redemption. She has also had minor parts in other projects, including portraying a character named in the 2022 comedy , which follows a young woman's journey at a .

Television appearances

Torres made her transition to scripted television with a recurring role as Reyna Flores, a tough and resourceful operative, in the 2014 action-drama series on . The series followed a CIA operative posing as a soccer star, and Torres' character contributed to the high-stakes plot across multiple episodes. In 2016, she portrayed the alien warrior Maxima in the superhero series , appearing in the episode "Myriad" during a crossover arc involving Non's mind-control scheme. Maxima, obsessed with , allied with Non to conquer Earth but clashed with Supergirl in intense combat scenes that highlighted Torres' physical prowess from her wrestling background. Torres appeared as herself on the late-night talk show A Little Late with Lilly Singh in a 2021 episode, where she demonstrated techniques alongside host and guest . The segment focused on practical empowerment strategies, reflecting her post-retirement expertise in instruction. Beyond these roles, Torres featured in various television interviews and specials from 2013 to 2015, including segments on entertainment news programs like Extra and Good Day L.A., where she discussed her WWE retirement and upcoming projects. She also made cameo appearances in reality TV formats, such as promotional spots tied to her self-defense advocacy, though these were limited compared to her scripted work. Preparing for roles like Maxima involved rigorous training to blend her athletic skills with dramatic elements, allowing her to perform demanding action sequences effectively. Her experience with stunts further enhanced her ability to execute TV fight choreography seamlessly. These television commitments were scheduled around her ongoing ambassador responsibilities, which continued through 2025, enabling her to balance pursuits with promotional duties for the organization.

Video games

Torres debuted as a playable character in the WWE video game series with , featuring her entrance animation, signature moveset, and attire inspired by her early WWE appearances. She appeared in subsequent installments, including , WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2012, , and , with updates to her in-game model reflecting evolving storylines, such as championship regalia and finishers like the Womanizer, drawn from her background. Post-retirement, Torres continued to appear as a playable legend character in later WWE 2K titles, including WWE 2K23 (2023, DLC), WWE 2K24 (2024), and WWE 2K25 (2025). During her peak years from 2010 to 2012, these games captured her rising prominence, allowing players to recreate key matches and feuds. Her presence in the series helped broaden her appeal to gaming fans, who praised the authenticity of her character model and moves in online forums and reviews, though specific critiques noted occasional limitations in facial animations typical of the era's technology.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Torres became engaged to Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner in 2012 after several years of dating. The couple married on April 13, 2014, in a private ceremony at Zacara Ranch in Goleta, near , followed by a reception at the Bacara Resort & Spa. Torres and Gracie welcomed their first son, Raeven (pronounced "Haven"), on September 28, 2015. Their second son, Renson (pronounced "Henson"), was born on August 30, 2018. The family resides in , with their , Tioki, and co-manages the Gracie Academy in nearby Torrance. Torres has stated that her and impending to Gracie influenced her 2013 from active wrestling, as she prioritized building a new life together focused on family and jiu-jitsu instruction. In her ongoing role as a Ambassador since 2013, she has maintained a balance between professional travel and family responsibilities, often crediting Gracie's support for enabling this equilibrium. In 2023, Torres revealed that she had been experiencing health issues since 2013 due to illness (BII), including , digestive problems, and chronic fatigue. She underwent explant surgery to remove the implants in April 2023, after learning of the condition in 2022, and reported improvements in her health afterward.

Martial arts and instruction

Torres began her (BJJ) training with her husband, , a member of the renowned , and progressed to achieve blue belt status before being promoted to purple belt in 2016 after approximately 8.5 years of involvement. Her connection to the Gracie family through marriage significantly influenced her immersion in BJJ. She continues ongoing training to refine her skills and maintain physical and mental resilience. Following her retirement from professional wrestling in 2013, Torres assumed the role of head instructor for the Women Empowered self-defense program at Gracie University headquarters, a position she has held since 2014. In collaboration with , she co-developed the program's curriculum, a 15-lesson course grounded in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles derived from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques tested and perfected over nearly a century and developed through research into the most common and dangerous assault scenarios faced by women, tailored specifically for women to address common threats through leverage-based techniques rather than strength. The program emphasizes psychological preparation alongside physical defense, empowering participants to build situational awareness and response capabilities. Torres has expanded the Women Empowered initiative by integrating modules on anti-bullying strategies with BJJ techniques, focusing on non-violent and confidence-building for women and girls facing or . These courses are delivered globally through Gracie University's online platform and in-person seminars at certified training centers, with ongoing updates and sessions as of 2025. She has earned certifications as a Women Empowered instructor, enabling her to train and certify others in the program. Post-retirement, Torres has cited BJJ as a key factor in enhancing her personal confidence and sense of security, providing tools for self-protection that translated into broader in her daily life and teaching career. This shift allowed her to channel her athletic background into instructional work, fostering resilience and among thousands of women worldwide.

Championships and accomplishments

Title reigns

Torres captured the on three occasions, a record number of reigns at the time that was later tied by , accumulating a total of 260 days as champion across her tenures. Her championships highlighted a push toward elevating the Divas division, with Torres often positioned as a technical and athletic standout capable of unifying fan interest around high-profile defenses. Torres won her first on April 12, 2010, defeating Maryse via submission with the Heartbreaker on an episode of Raw held in , ; this victory made her the first winner of WWE's Search competition to claim the title. The reign lasted 69 days, ending on June 20, 2010, at the Fatal 4-Way , when she lost the title to in a fatal four-way match also involving Maryse and , with Fox pinning Maryse. During this period, Torres made seven successful defenses, including key matches such as a submission victory over Maryse at Over the Limit and a win against at Extreme Rules, establishing her as a reliable champion in the division. Her second reign began on January 30, 2011, at the Royal Rumble , where Torres emerged victorious in a fatal four-way match against champion , Natalya, and by pinning McCool following a distraction. This 71-day title run concluded on April 11, 2011, with a loss to on Raw. Torres defended the championship three times, with notable successes including a win over Natalya at , contributing to her growing reputation for in-ring consistency. Torres secured her third and final reign on September 16, 2012, at Night of Champions, defeating with assistance from a heel turn involving interference. Lasting 120 days, the was relinquished—effectively lost—on January 14, 2013, to Kaitlyn on Raw amid Torres' on-screen storyline exit from . She recorded five defenses in this record-setting reign, prominently featuring a triple threat victory over and Kaitlyn at , which underscored her and extended her impact on the division's competitive landscape.

Awards and honors

Torres was ranked No. 5 in the inaugural Female 50 in 2010, recognizing her as one of the top female wrestlers in that year. She received a for of the Year at the 2012 , highlighting her prominence in WWE's women's division alongside finalists , , and Kaitlyn. In 2017, Torres was honored by and Universo during Hispanic Heritage Month for her contributions to sports-entertainment as a trailblazing Latina performer. Torres topped a 2014 WWE.com fan poll for the most dynamic , conducted for an episode of , which underscored her enduring popularity even after transitioning to her ambassador role. She was profiled in WWE Network's "Where Are They Now?" documentary series, which explored her post-wrestling career in instruction and family life, affirming her lasting impact on women's wrestling.

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