C.J. Perry
Biography
C.J. Perry is a retired American professional wrestler who also works as a wrestling manager and actress. Born in Gainesville, Florida, she trained in acting at The Groundlings School and with the coaches Lesly Kahn and Larry Moss. Her screen credits include the musical comedy Pitch Perfect in 2012, its 2015 sequel and the WWE Studios film Interrogation (2016). She signed with WWE in 2013 and was assigned to its NXT developmental branch, where she debuted under the ring name Lana as a manager. She made her main roster debut on SmackDown, had her first in-ring match on the WrestleMania 32 pre-show in 2016, and competed in the first women's Royal Rumble match in 2018. In 2023 she appeared in All Elite Wrestling as CJ. She re-signed with WWE on a Legends contract in 2025 and confirmed her retirement from professional wrestling.
41years old
Turns 42 on March 24in 134 days
- Born Gainesville
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Catherine Joy Perry and Lana
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 9 years2016 to 2025
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Early training
Perry studied acting at The Groundlings School and with coaches Lesly Kahn and Larry Moss. Her roles include the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect and its 2015 sequel Pitch Perfect 2.
A change of course
Perry worked as a backup dancer for Keri Hilson, Nelly, Pink, Usher, Akon and Rich Boy before her acting and wrestling careers.
A first
Perry was the sole survivor of a traditional Survivor Series elimination match on November 22, winning the match for team Raw.
A first
At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2018, Perry took part in the first women's Royal Rumble match. She entered as the 13th entrant and Michelle McCool eliminated her.
A first
Perry's first video game appearance came in WWE 2K15, where she was a non-player character seen in Rusev's entrance and victory celebration. WWE 2K19 marked the first time she could be played.
C.J. Perry movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
C.J. Perry made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Edward DrakeDirector, 2 films, 2021 to 2025
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Official profiles and reference pages.