Candice LeRae — Biography
Candice Dawson, known in the wrestling world as Candice LeRae, is an American athlete currently under contract with WWE, where she showcases her skills on the Raw brand. Her championship accolades include a reign as NXT Women's Tag Team Champion, and she was once a key player within the faction known as The Way. Dawson's journey in professional wrestling commenced in 2002, with her initial performances taking place in the Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) until 2006. In the subsequent years, she honed her craft across a diverse array of independent wrestling promotions, such as Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Shimmer Women Athletes, DDT Pro-Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). It was in PWG that she achieved the distinction of being a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion, a title held by no other female competitor in the promotion's history. Her collection of championships also features the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship and the FWE Women's Championship.
Dawson's involvement in WWE began after her participation in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017. She officially joined the company in early 2018, making her debut within the NXT division. Initially, she became entangled in the storylines surrounding Johnny Gargano before establishing herself as a solo competitor. In 2020, Dawson aligned herself with Johnny Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and Austin Theory to form the heel group The Way, which disbanded the following year. After a period away from the company, departing in May 2022 and returning in September of the same year, Dawson is married to fellow professional wrestler Johnny Gargano. As of November 2024, she maintains a significant online presence with 379,000 followers on Instagram.
Dawson's involvement in WWE began after her participation in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017. She officially joined the company in early 2018, making her debut within the NXT division. Initially, she became entangled in the storylines surrounding Johnny Gargano before establishing herself as a solo competitor. In 2020, Dawson aligned herself with Johnny Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and Austin Theory to form the heel group The Way, which disbanded the following year. After a period away from the company, departing in May 2022 and returning in September of the same year, Dawson is married to fellow professional wrestler Johnny Gargano. As of November 2024, she maintains a significant online presence with 379,000 followers on Instagram.
