Guide Note
Katie Lea is a German-born professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Fast Facts
- Real Name: Katarina Waters
- Born: November 10, 1980
- Birthplace: Luneburg, Germany
- Raised in London, England
- Billed height: 5'8"
- Billed weight: 135 lbs
Career
Katie Lea wrestled in British and German promotions before signing with the WWE in 2006. She was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), the company's training promotion at the time.
At OVW, she faced off with Beth Phoenix in a series of OVW Women's Championship matches. Katie Lea won the title twice.1
In 2008, she was introduced on WWE Raw as the on-screen sister of wrestler Paul Burchill. She often interfered in his matches to help him win. Katie Lea also feuded with then-champion Mickie James for the championship belt.