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Amanda Leon (born March 3, 1992) is an American professional wrestler and model,[2] where she performs under her real name as a member of The Calling.[3]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Leon was born in Brooklyn, New York but grew up in both Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[4][5] She is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Italian, and French descent.[6]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Ring of Honor (2014–2022; 2023)
[edit]Leon made her Ring of Honor (ROH) and professional wrestling debut on April 18, 2014, in a losing effort to Jenny Rose. At ROH Future Of Honor #1 in Newville, Pennsylvania.[7] Three months later Leon lost in a tag team match to Jenny Rose and Veda Scott at ROH Future Of Honor #2 event.[8]
On July 25, 2015, Leon won her first match for Ring of Honor defeating Deonna Purrazzo in a dark match.[9][10] During the ROH Reloaded Tour Leon lost to Taeler Hendrix.[11] Later that year Leon and Sumie Sakai defeated Purrazzo and Hania "The Howling Huntress" getting her second victory in a dark match.[12]
On February 6, 2016, Leon wrestled her first TV match for Ring Of Honor. In a losing effort to Hania the Howling Huntress at ROH on SBG #249 - Women of Honor Special. Leon defeated her in a rematch on July 8, 2016, in a 2 Out of 3 Falls match.[13]
After ending her program with Hania, Leon entered a rivalry with Taeler Hendrix.[14] The two wrestled in a dark match from the July 30 episode of ROH Television.[14] Leon picked up the victory, but was attacked by Hendrix after the match.[14] The two then brawled backstage.[14] Weeks later, Leon came to the aid of Deonna Purrazzo, who was being attacked by Hendrix.[14] This led to a tag match between the three, as well as a mystery partner for Taeler, in Lockport, New York, which saw Leon pinned by Hendrix's partner, Jessicka Havok,[15][14] after Hendrix drilled her with a steel chair. These events all led to Leon and Hendrix squaring off in the first ever No Disqualification match in Women of Honor history at ROH on SBG #276, with Hendrix coming out on top after hitting her Kiss Goodnight finisher onto a pile of chairs, after Leon decided to not hit Hendrix with one herself.[16][14] Because of this loss, Leon found herself attempting to go to "a darker place", becoming noticeably more aggressive in her matches.[14] Unfortunately, the feud was cut short when Hendrix was granted her release from Ring of Honor. To write her off, Leon handed ROH commentator Ian Riccaboni a tarot card of death and said the WOH Division had been cleansed of dishonor. Leon would also wrestle her match that night with blood splattered on her body.[14]
Leon defeated Jessicka Havok in a match that aired on December 14, 2016.[17]
In March 2017, Leon was defeated by Sumie Sakai in a three-way match that also included Jenny Rose,[18] while also displaying a heel persona and resorting to villainous tactics during the match.[18] At the November 12 TV tapings, Leon defeated Stella Gray in singles action but did not air until the December 13th, 2017th episode of ROH Women of Honor.[19]
Leon was later announced as one of the participants in the inaugural Women of Honor Championship tournament in 2018. She defeated Madison Rayne in the first round,[20] but was defeated by Kelly Klein in the quarterfinals.[21]
The Allure alliance stable (2019–2022)
[edit]At the G1 Supercard, Leon aligned herself with the debuting Angelina Love & Velvet Sky to form a stable known as "The Allure". The trio attacked Kelly Klein who just had won the ROH Women of Honor World Championship against Mayu Iwatani, as well as Jenny Rose and Stella Gray who tried to save Klein, turning heel in the process.[22]
During year 2021 Mandy Leon entered the inaugural ROH Women's World Championship tournament but lost to Quinn McKay in the first round.[23]
On August 20, 2021 at Glory By Honor XVIII Night 1 Angelina Love & Mandy Leon faced Vita VonStarr and Max The Impaler in a ROH Women of Honor tag team match but we're unsuccessful.[24]
On October 27, 2021 Angelina Love & Mandy Leon challenged The Hex (Allysin Kay & Marti Belle) for the NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship's but we're not successful.[25]
On December 11, 2021 Angelina Love & Mandy Leon teamed up with Miranda Alize to take on Chelsea Green and The Hex (Allysin Kay & Marti Belle) in a six-women tag team match at ROH Final Battle and we're successful.[26]
WWE (2014–2015)
[edit]Leon made numerous appearances on WWE television in 2014 and 2015 as a "Rosebud" for Adam Rose.[27]
In January 2015, it was reported that Leon took part in a WWE tryout camp at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.[28]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017)
[edit]On August 19, 2017, Leon made her debut for Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom, entering the 2017 5★Star GP and defeating former World of Stardom Champion Io Shirai in her opening match. Her next outing was a loss to Jungle Kyona. However, Leon rebounded from this, going on to defeat names like Toni Storm and HZK before losing to Kay Lee Ray. Leon's last two matches in the tournament saw her defeat Tam Nakano and suffer an upset loss to Konami.[29]
Major League Wrestling (2023–2024)
[edit]At War Chamber, León debuted for Major League Wrestling aligned herself with Raven to form a stable known as "The Calling".
Personal life
[edit]On November 14, 2023, Leon married Hunter Johnston, better known as former ROH wrestler Delirious.[30] On July 18, 2024 the couple revealed they are expecting a baby.[1] They welcomed their first child a daughter, on August 31, 2024.[31]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Keystone Pro Wrestling
- KPW Vixen Championship (2 times)[32]
- The Ultimate Wrestling Experience
- UWE Women's Championship (1 time)
- MCW Pro Wrestling / Maryland Championship Wrestling
- MCW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Vicious Outcast Wrestling
- VOW Vixen's Championship (1 time)[33]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Leon, Mandy. "mandyleon ✨Hello 9 months! 🧸💗✨ Moving in silence and prioritizing real life goals and experiences outside of professional wrestling this past year has brought so many blessings that I am so thankful for! 🥰 Balance is everything and separating the two worlds is SO important. Don't miss out on the real world just to feed an ego that is on constant autopilot. Everybody dies… but not everybody lives… you can live your life to the fullest while still chasing your dream. This journey has been so exciting. 🥰 ✨🌛🔮🌜✨💖💖💖". Instagram.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mandy Leon". ROH Wrestling. February 4, 2018. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (May 18, 2016). "Mandy Leon Explains Her Motivations For Becoming a Wrestler". 411Mania. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Mason, Joe (November 30, 2016). "Mandy Leon set for historic wrestling match in Philadelphia". Bucks County Courier Times. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Reddick, Jay (July 25, 2017). "Mandy Leon makes the most of her chance with Ring of Honor". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Brooks, Sam (February 4, 2015). "WWE Interested in Two ROH Stars?". The Suplah. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "ROH Future Of Honor #1". Cagematch.net. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "ROH FUTURE OF HONOR #2". Cagematch.net. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Fair, Meg. "Ring of Honor's Mandy Leon talks Women of Honor, wrestling in Japan". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ Csonka, Larry. "ROH Internet Exclusive: Mandy Leon vs. Deonna Purrazo". 411mania.com. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ ISENBERG, JOSH (September 26, 2015). "Full Ring of Honor Recap From California, PA (9/25): Taeler Hendrix Returns, Strong vs. Elgin - Wrestlezone". Wrestlezone.com. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Csonka, Larry. "ROH Women of Honor Free Match: Mandy Leon & Sumie Sikai vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Hania". 411mania.com. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "ROH on SBG #249 - Women Of Honor Special « Events Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i STAFF, FIGHTFUL (March 9, 2018). "Mandy Leon Discusses Taeler Hendrix Feud And Not Killing Her". Fightful.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ GIRI, RAJ (October 19, 2016). "#WOHWed - Taeler Hendrix & Jessicka Havok Vs. Mandy Leon & Deonna Purrazzo". Wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Umarthegreat15, R/ScaredCircle (December 21, 2016). "Women of Honor Wednesday: Mandy Leon vs Taeler Hendrix NO DQ". Reddit.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Csonka, Larry. "Csonka's ROH TV Review 12.14.16". 411mania.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ a b GIRI, RAJ (March 24, 2017). "WOH: Sumie Sakai Vs. Mandy Leon Vs. Jenny Rose". Wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ GIRI, RAJ (December 15, 2017). "ROH Women Of Honor: Mandy Leon Vs. Stella Grey". Wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ ROSS SAPP, SEAN (February 24, 2018). "WOH Championship Tournament Round 1 Review: Madison Rayne vs Mandy Leon". Fightful.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ GIRI, RAJ (March 29, 2018). "WOH Championship Tournament Round 2: Kelly Klein Vs. Mandy Leon". Wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ TREESE, TYLER (April 7, 2019). "Angelina Love & Velvet Sky Debut In ROH, Asasult New Champ Kelly Klein". Wrestlezone.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jason (August 11, 2021). "ROH Wrestling TV results: Powell's review of new ROH World Champion Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Brody King and Chris Dickinson, plus Marti Belle vs. Trish Adora, and Quinn McKay vs. Mandy Leon in ROH Women's Championship tournament first round matches". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "GLORY BY HONOR NIGHT 1 RECAP: ROH WORLD CHAMP BANDIDO BEATS FLIP GORDON IN FIRST TITLE DEFENSE; NEW CHALLENGERS EMERGE". ROH Wrestling. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Pwtorch.com. "10/27 ROH WOMEN'S DIVISION WEDNESDAY RESULTS: The Hex vs. The Allure for the NWA women's tag titles". Pwtorch.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Siino, John (December 12, 2021). "ROH Final Battle 2021 Report: "When one era ends… another begins. April 2022"". Postwrestling.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "INDUCTION: Adam Rose and the Bunny - Going Down a Truly Crappy Rabbit Hole". August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive: WWE Eyeing Two ROH Stars - WrestlingInc.com". February 3, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "【スターダム】紫雷イオ 爆弾抱える首狙われリーグ戦初戦黒星". Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). August 19, 2017. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Tessier, Colin (November 15, 2023). "Delirious And Mandy Leon Get Married, Damian Priest Attends Ceremony". Fightful.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "✨And just like that… you're my world.✨🩷✨". instagram.com. August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Vixen's Championship History". Keystone Pro Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "VOW Vixen's Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on July 8, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Mandy Leon on Facebook
- Mandy Leon's profile at Cagematch , Internet Wrestling Database
Mandy Leon
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Early life
Mandy Leon was born Amanda Leon on March 3, 1992, in Brooklyn, New York.[1] She is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Italian, and French descent.[1] Leon relocated during her childhood and grew up primarily in Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she spent much of her early years.[11] From a young age, she developed interests in performing arts, including modeling, dancing, and acting, which shaped her pre-wrestling pursuits.[12] These experiences provided a foundation in entertainment and performance, allowing her to engage in various gigs as a model and actress while honing her skills as a dancer.[5] In 2014, she transitioned to professional wrestling by beginning training at the Ring of Honor Dojo.[1]Personal life
Mandy Leon married professional wrestler and trainer Hunter Johnston, known by his ring name Delirious, on November 14, 2023.[13] On July 18, 2024, Leon announced her pregnancy via social media, sharing photos indicating she was nine months along.[14] The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, on August 31, 2024.[10] Following the birth of her daughter, Leon has prioritized family while continuing to engage with the wrestling community as a broadcaster and commentator. As of November 2025, she shares her experiences as a new mother on social media platforms.[15][16]Professional wrestling career
WWE (2014–2015)
In 2014, Mandy Leon began making guest appearances on WWE programming as a member of Adam Rose's entourage, known as the Rosebuds, which accompanied the performer during his matches.[17] These non-wrestling roles provided her early exposure on national television, including on episodes of Raw, though she did not compete in any matches.[18] Her involvement overlapped briefly with her initial appearances for Ring of Honor that same year. In January 2015, Leon participated in a tryout camp at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, where WWE expressed interest in her potential.[18] Despite this opportunity, she did not receive a developmental contract and made no on-screen in-ring debut for NXT or the main roster during her time associated with the promotion.[18] Following the tryout, Leon returned to the independent wrestling scene and continued building her career outside of WWE.[18]Ring of Honor (2014–2022; 2023)
Leon made her professional wrestling debut for Ring of Honor on April 18, 2014, at the Future of Honor 1 event, in a losing effort to Jenny Rose in a singles match.[19] She secured her first victory in the promotion on July 25, 2015, defeating Deonna Purrazzo in a dark match during the Death Before Dishonor weekend in Baltimore, Maryland; the bout, lasting approximately eight minutes, was uploaded to ROH's YouTube channel and garnered significant online attention, helping to elevate the visibility of women's wrestling in the company.[3] Throughout her early tenure from 2014 to 2017, Leon balanced in-ring competition with behind-the-scenes contributions, including serving as a broadcaster for "Inside ROH" segments on the promotion's weekly television program and managing the Women of Honor social media accounts to promote female talent.[3] She also acted as a runner for events, supporting production logistics while honing her skills as an all-rounder wrestler capable of technical grappling, high-flying maneuvers, and character-driven performances.[20] In 2018, Leon competed in the inaugural Women of Honor Championship tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating Madison Rayne in the first round before suffering a loss to Kelly Klein via referee's decision in a hard-fought match taped for ROH Wrestling television.[21] This run highlighted her growing prominence in the division, though she did not capture the title during her primary stint. Leon underwent a pivotal heel turn in April 2019 following the G1 Supercard event at Madison Square Garden, aligning with the returning Angelina Love and Velvet Sky—former members of The Beautiful People from TNA—to form the stable known as The Allure.[6] The group positioned itself as a glamorous, dominant force in the women's division, emphasizing attitude and intimidation over athleticism alone, and engaged in major storylines including interference in Women of Honor title matches and feuds against top competitors like Jenny Rose, Kelly Klein, and later Madison Rayne.[22] As a core member, Leon adopted the "Exotic Goddess" persona, contributing to tag team victories such as the June 28, 2019, win over Rose and Klein at Best in the World, where Sky served as their manager. The stable's internal dynamics evolved with Sky's occasional absences due to health issues, but it remained a key antagonistic unit until ROH announced a hiatus in late 2021, leading to the group's effective dissolution in 2022 amid the promotion's suspension of new content.[6] During periods of limited in-ring activity, particularly around ROH's 2022 hiatus, Leon continued contributing to the promotion in non-wrestling capacities, drawing on her experience as a multifaceted performer to aid in event planning and media relations.[3] Her character development emphasized versatility, transitioning from a plucky underdog to a cunning heel while maintaining strong fundamentals that allowed her to compete effectively against diverse opponents. Leon made a brief return to Ring of Honor in 2023 under the AEW ownership era, appearing in select capacities before focusing on opportunities in other promotions, marking the end of her extended association with the company after nearly a decade.[23]World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017)
In 2017, Mandy Leon received an invitation from Stardom founder Rossy Ogawa to participate in the promotion's 5★Star Grand Prix tournament, an opportunity Ogawa had pursued since her early career due to her potential in the joshi wrestling scene.[24] Leon joined the event as a gaijin competitor in Block A, embarking on a multi-week tour across Japan that showcased her against established Stardom talent. Her participation highlighted the growing international partnerships between Ring of Honor's Women of Honor division and Stardom, allowing Leon to compete in high-profile singles and tag matches.[25] During the tour, Leon compiled a record of 7 wins and 4 losses across 11 matches, demonstrating resilience in the fast-paced joshi environment. Notable bouts included her debut victory over Io Shirai on August 19, where she overcame the technical prowess and high-flying arsenal of the former World of Stardom Champion in 10:52, earning early tournament points. She followed with a win against Jungle Kyona on August 20, though later losses to Kyona in a multi-woman tag and to Konami tested her adaptability. Leon also defeated Toni Storm twice—once in a block match on September 2 (9:28)—before challenging unsuccessfully for Storm's SWA World Championship on September 23 (6:50). Tag team involvements featured partnerships with Xia Brookside to defeat Konami and Shiki Shibusawa on September 24 (6:30), and with Kay Lee Ray against Mary Apache and Natsuko Tora on August 26 (6:55), as well as a six-woman tag loss alongside Queen's Quest members AZM and Shirai to Kyona, Mary Apache, and Mayu Iwatani on August 27 (12:38). These encounters pitted her against prominent joshi wrestlers known for their stiff strikes, submissions, and aerial maneuvers, with Leon's performances often praised for holding up against local stars like Shirai and Storm.[25] Leon adapted to the Japanese wrestling style by embracing its emphasis on technical precision, endurance, and high-risk dives, which contrasted with her prior American strong-style background. The tour's rigorous schedule, involving frequent travel and intense training, pushed her to refine her all-rounder skills, incorporating more fluid chain wrestling and Joshi-inspired pacing into her repertoire. She later described the experience as "way more vigorous and intense," fueling her obsession with joshi wrestling and boosting her confidence through matches against dream opponents like Shirai, Mayu Iwatani, and Kagetsu.[20] Upon returning from the tour in late September 2017, Leon reflected on its profound cultural impact, noting how wrestling in Japan honored her long-held dream of international exposure and deepened personal connections with Stardom's roster. The excursion influenced her evolution as a versatile performer, enhancing her technical and high-flying elements while providing invaluable lessons in professionalism and fan engagement in a foreign market. She expressed a desire to return, crediting the tour with elevating her global profile and ring maturity. Following the stint, Leon resumed Ring of Honor programming with renewed momentum.[20]Major League Wrestling (2023–2024)
Leon made her Major League Wrestling (MLW) debut on April 6, 2023, at War Chamber in New York City, where she defeated Clara Carreras in a singles match.[26] Drawing from her extensive experience in Ring of Honor, Leon quickly aligned herself with the stable The Calling, led by Raven, positioning her as the group's representative in the women's featherweight division.[27] As part of The Calling's cult-like dynamic, Leon adopted a darker persona, emphasizing psychological intimidation through post-match rituals such as leaving a signature calling card on defeated opponents' chests, which underscored the faction's theme of claiming victims.[27] Throughout mid-2023, Leon contributed significantly to MLW's women's division by engaging in key feuds that highlighted The Calling's influence. On June 29, 2023, she again defeated Carreras in a taped match aired on MLW Fusion, solidifying her undefeated streak and role as the stable's enforcer.[28] This victory was followed by a quick win over Billie Starkz on July 5, 2023 (taped at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia), where Leon showcased her allrounder style blending technical prowess with aggressive strikes, culminating in a finish inspired by Raven's signature moves.[28] These bouts exemplified her evolution toward a more ruthless in-ring approach, integrating faction-specific elements like weapon teases and supernatural undertones without fully utilizing them in competition.[29] Leon's tenure in The Calling featured storyline highlights centered on expansion and dominance, with her calling out established competitors for championship opportunities to elevate the stable's reach into the women's ranks.[29] Despite the faction's internal dynamics involving betrayals and power struggles among male members, Leon remained a consistent force, avoiding direct betrayals and focusing on external conquests. Her last documented matches occurred in July 2023, after which she did not appear in further MLW programming through 2024. Following her last matches in July 2023, Leon stepped back from active competition in 2024 due to pregnancy, with no further appearances in MLW or other promotions as of November 2025.[28][14]Championships and accomplishments
Championships
Throughout her professional wrestling career, Mandy Leon has not secured any major world championships in prominent promotions such as WWE, Ring of Honor (ROH), World Wonder Ring Stardom, or Major League Wrestling (MLW), often maintaining a mid-card role with an emphasis on tag team dynamics and faction involvement over solo title pursuits.[25] Her successes have instead come in independent and regional promotions, where she held several women's titles during the mid-2010s, reflecting her early development as a performer on the indie scene. These reigns were typically short to moderate in duration and contributed to building her reputation before transitioning to larger stages. Leon has also pursued developmental and short-term opportunities, such as challenging for the ROH Women of Honor Championship against Kelly Klein in 2019, but did not capture the title.[30] She briefly entered the 2021 ROH Women's World Title tournament but was eliminated early. The following table summarizes Leon's confirmed championship reigns:| Promotion | Title | Reign(s) | Date Range | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicious Outcast Wrestling (VOW) | VOW Vixens Championship | 1 | June 7, 2014 – October 4, 2014 | 119 days[31] |
| The Ultimate Wrestling Experience (UWE) | UWE Women's Championship | 1 | March 21, 2015 – November 2015 (approx.) | ~250 days[28] |
| Keystone Pro Wrestling (KPW) | KPW Vixen Championship | 2 | March 21, 2015 – July 18, 2015 October 23, 2015 – August 11, 2016 | 119 days (1st) 293 days (2nd) Total: 412 days[32] |
| Ladies Championship Wrestling (LCW) | LCW Vixen Championship | 1 | October 24, 2015 – December 2015 (approx.) | ~60 days[28][2] |
| Maryland Championship Wrestling (MCW) | MCW Women's Championship | 1 | September 16, 2022 – December 30, 2022 | 105 days[33] |
