Valerie Loureda gained a lot of mainstream media attention when she signed with WWE in June 2022. Loureda retired from Bellator MMA as she always wanted to pursue her dream of becoming a pro wrestler. The Latina recently made her debut at an NXT 2.0 live event.
WWE recently held an NXT 2.0 live event in Cocoa, Florida. The former Bellator fighter appeared during the live event. Loureda cut a promo but didn’t wrestle during the event. For those not in the know, Loureda is training at the WWE Performance Center.
Loureda has 4-1 MMA record. She revealed she was inspired by former SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair to join WWE and is hoping to work with the Queen of WWE somewhere down the road. Loureda reported to the Performance Center earlier this month.
The superstar-in-training wants to represent Latin culture in WWE. Loureda is just 23 years of age and has a lot to accomplish in the future. She has already appeared at a WWE live event. It’s only a matter of time before she makes her WWE TV debut. Keep reading Thirsty for more.
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