Former WWE NXT star Karissa Rivera — known to fans as Elektra Lopez — recently revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes role she played at AEW’s very first event.
Appearing on the “Muscle Memory” YouTube channel, Rivera shared that before her WWE days, she was part of AEW’s 2019 Double or Nothing debut show — but not in the ring. She said,
“I actually, for the first show of AEW, was there as well. I didn’t wrestle, but I actually rang the bell ringside. So funny.”
At the time, Rivera was active on the independent scene and picking up extra work with promotions like Ring of Honor and Impact Wrestling.
Rivera would later sign with WWE, where she adopted the persona of “La Madrina” Elektra Lopez, serving as the powerhouse of Legado Del Fantasma in NXT. She made a short stint on the main roster before being released earlier this year.
Former two-time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is set to return to the WWE Performance Center next month for another guest coaching stint, according to a report from Pwinsider.
Sources within NXT have confirmed that Jazz will once again be working hands-on with the brand’s developmental talent. Her previous appearance as a guest coach received high praise from both talent and staff, with “very good feedback” leading to her being invited back for another round.
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