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Cora Jade

Cora Jade is the ring name of American professional wrestler Brianna Coda, who performed for WWE’s NXT brand and later used the name Elayna Black on the independent circuit.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cora Jade is the ring name of Brianna Coda, an American professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE’s NXT brand. She won the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Roxanne Perez and later wrestled under the name Elayna Black on the independent circuit. She was released by WWE in 2025.

Professional wrestling career

Cora Jade began her wrestling career on the independent circuit under the name Elayna Black before signing with WWE in 2021. She debuted in NXT and became known for her tag-team work and character presentation.

Championships and accomplishments

Her most notable reported achievement is winning the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Roxanne Perez at The Great American Bash in 2022. Several sources describe this as her first major championship in professional wrestling.

WWE departure and later activity

The provided results state that she was released by WWE in 2025 and reverted to the Elayna Black name. Later reporting says she stepped away from wrestling for a period and described mental health concerns as part of that decision.

Key facts

  • Cora Jade is the ring name of Brianna Coda, an American professional wrestler.
  • She was born on January 14, 2001, in Chicago, Illinois.
  • She won the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Roxanne Perez.
  • She was released by WWE in 2025 and reverted to the Elayna Black name.
  • She stepped away from wrestling citing mental health concerns.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cora Jade?
Cora Jade is the ring name of Brianna Coda, an American professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE’s NXT brand.
What is Cora Jade’s real name?
Her birth name is Brianna Coda.
When was Cora Jade born?
She was born on January 14, 2001.
What championship did Cora Jade win in WWE?
She won the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Roxanne Perez.
Did Cora Jade wrestle under another name?
Yes. The provided sources say she previously wrestled as Elayna Black on the independent circuit.
What is Cora Jade’s connection to Canada?
No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the provided results.

References

  1. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cora_Jade
    Supports: Birth name Brianna Coda; birth date; nationality; WWE/NXT career; NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/cora-jade
    Supports: Ring name, hometown, height, and career highlights including the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship.
  3. Windy City Slam — https://www.windycityslam.com/home/2022/7/6/around-the-ring-cora-jade-wins-nxt-tag-team-titles
    Supports: Reports her NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship win with Roxanne Perez.
  4. Pro Wrestling Fandom — https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Cora_Jade
    Supports: Ring name Elayna Black; current/previous promotion information in the provided snippet.
  5. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/cora-jade
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, current/previous WWE NXT status, and tag team title win.
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cora_Jade
    Supports: WWE signing, debut as Cora Jade, and reported WWE release in 2025.