Kiana James is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where she competes on SmackDown. Known for her calculating businesswoman persona, James is a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion who has continued her WWE career on the main roster. Follow Ringside News for the latest Kiana James news, rumors, match results and career updates.
Kiana James is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where she competes on the SmackDown brand. Born Kayla Klingensmith, née Inlay, and billed from Sioux City, Iowa, James became known for her business-minded persona in NXT before moving to SmackDown. Her WWE accomplishments include winning the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship.
February 28, 2026
The Women’s Elimination Chamber match at WWE Elimination Chamber featured intense action and high stakes—but two brief wardrobe issues also drew attention during the fast-paced...
February 25, 2026
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida delivered a major shake-up on the road to WWE Elimination...
February 20, 2026
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown brought a lot to the table. It also continued the build toward Elimination Chamber. The Amerant Bank Arena...
July 25, 2025
The July 25 episode of WWE SmackDown delivered another twist on the road to SummerSlam—Kiana James is officially back, and she’s standing alongside none other...
July 19, 2025
Kiana James is officially back. The 28-year-old star returned to WWE in-ring action on Friday, July 18, 2025, during Main Event tapings before SmackDown at...
May 1, 2025
Kiana James made a solid impression when she was called up to Monday Night RAW during last year’s WWE Draft. However, she has been missing...
March 22, 2025
Kiana James made a splash when she was called up to Monday Night RAW during last year’s WWE Draft. However, James has been noticeably absent from WWE...
September 16, 2024
WWE RAW star Kiana James was called up to the main roster this year following her tenure in NXT. However, she has officially been removed...
September 9, 2024
It’s been confirmed that Kiana James has been officially moved off WWE’s active roster, and now we know why. According to PWInsider sources, the rising...
June 3, 2024
The WWE Draft 2024 shook up the entire landscape with the addition of some remarkable talents of the future joining RAW and SmackDown from the...
April 27, 2024
Kiana James trained under the tutelage of Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze and joined NXT a couple of years ago. She has proven to be...
February 4, 2023
Fallon Henley was suspicious of Kiana James until she formed an unlikely alliance with her. Tonight, the alliance proved its worth as the two women...
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Kiana James competes for WWE on SmackDown after establishing herself in NXT through her business-minded persona and NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship reign.
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