Stephanie M. Cardona (born June 3, 1992), better known by the

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Red Velvet, is a

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and dancer. She is currently signed to

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(AEW).

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2016–2021)

Velvet began training at Fighting Evolution Wrestling (FEW) under JB Cool, based in Miami, Fl, in 2015. She made her in-ring debut, under the ring name Red Velvett, on March 24, 2016, in a singles match against

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, in a losing effort. On August 19, 2016, Velvet won the FEW Women's Championship in a triple threat match against

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and Rebel. On January 21, 2017, Velvet lost the title to Lea Nox. On November 2, 2018, she made her SHINE debut against Avery Taylor, which she was pinned.

All Elite Wrestling (2020–present)

On June 10, 2020, Velvet made her

debut on ''

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'', facing

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and

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in a tag team match, which she lost. On the June 24 episode of ''

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'', Velvet made her Dynamite debut and faced

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which Velvet lost via

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. On October 13, Velvet won her first match in AEW on ''AEW Dark'' against Elayna Black by pinning her. On the December 9 episode of ''AEW Dynamite'' Jade Cargill attacked Velvet backstage. On January 27, 2021, it was then announced that Velvet and

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will be taking on Jade Cargill and

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in a mixed tag team match on the March 3 episode of ''Dynamite'' titled The Crossroads. The team of Cody Rhodes and Velvet lost to Jade Cargill and Shaquille O'Neal by Jade Cargill winning via pinfall. On March 25, it was announced that Velvet signed a full-time contract with All Elite Wrestling. On the May 19 episode of ''Dynamite,'' Velvet faced

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for the

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which Velvet lost by submission. On August 13 Velvet challenged

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for the

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on the debut show ''

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'' which they were the main event of, Velvet lost by submission. On November 5 episode of ''Rampage'' Velvet took part in the AEW women's TBS championship tournament where she faced The Bunny and won making her advance to the next round. On the November 19 episode of ''Rampage'' Velvet competed in the second round of the tournament facing Jade Cargill which Velvet lost to. On April 8, 2022, on ''Rampage'', Velvet participated in the

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facing

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in the qualifying round where she won advancing to the next round. On April 13, on ''Dynamite'' Velvet became a part of

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which includes her,

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and Jade Cargill, establishing herself as a

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for the first time in her career. On May 20 on ''Rampage'' Velvet faced Kris Statlander in the quarter finals of the Owen Hart Cup where she lost. On June 22 it was revealed on ''Dynamite'' that Velvet had sustained an injury. Velvet made her return to AEW television on the November 23 episode of Dynamite.

Personal life

Cardona is of Colombian descent. She is the daughter of the Colombian World Flyweight boxing champion, Prudencio Cardona. However, as of July 2022, she is in a relationship with Chandler Hopkins.

Filmography

Television

Championships and accomplishments

* Fighting Evolution Wrestling ** FEW Women's Championship (1 time) * ''

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'' ** Ranked No. 112 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the '' PWI Women's 150'' in 2022

References

External links

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