Kiana James — Biography

Kayla Klingensmith, whose maiden name is Inlay, is a competitor in professional wrestling. Currently in February 2026, she maintains a contract with WWE, performing on the SmackDown roster where she uses the performance name Kiana James and serves as the manager for Giulia, whose real name is Eimi Gloria Matsudo. Klingensmith received her wrestling training at the Flatbacks Wrestling School located in Apopka, Florida, where she studied under the instruction of Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze. She first performed in a professional wrestling match on the September 21, 2021 broadcast of AEW Dark, which had been filmed on September 11, competing under the ring name Xtina Kay and suffering a loss against Laura Dennis, known professionally as "The Bunny". Klingensmith has heritage that encompasses African, Caucasian, and Sioux ancestry.