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Lola Vice

Lola Vice is the ring name of Valerie Loureda, an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist.

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

Lola Vice is the ring name of Valerie Loureda, an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. She is signed to WWE and performs on NXT, and also appears for AAA. Her career includes a background in Bellator MMA and taekwondo.

Early life and background

Valerie Loureda was born in Miami, Florida, on July 19, 1998. Sources describe her as Cuban-American and note her background in taekwondo and combat sports.

Mixed martial arts career

Before entering professional wrestling, Loureda competed in Bellator MMA in the women’s flyweight division. Reports note that she built her reputation as a striking-based combat athlete.

Professional wrestling career

Loureda signed with WWE in 2022 and began wrestling under the name Lola Vice. She has performed primarily on NXT and has also competed for AAA.

Championships and achievements

Vice became NXT Women’s Champion in 2026. She also held the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship with Mr. Iguana, marking a major milestone in her wrestling career.

Key facts

  • Valerie Loureda performs under the ring name Lola Vice in WWE’s NXT brand.
  • She signed with WWE in 2022 and made her NXT debut in October 2022.
  • Before wrestling, she competed in Bellator MMA in the women’s flyweight division.
  • She has a background in taekwondo and has been described as a decorated combat athlete.
  • She won the NXT Women’s Championship in 2026.
  • She is also one-half of the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champions with Mr. Iguana.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lola Vice?
Lola Vice is the ring name of Valerie Loureda, an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist who performs for WWE’s NXT brand.
What is Lola Vice’s real name?
Her real name is Valerie Loureda.
When was Lola Vice born?
She was born on July 19, 1998.
Where is Lola Vice from?
She is from Miami, Florida, in the United States.
What did Lola Vice do before wrestling?
Before wrestling, she competed in Bellator MMA and had a background in taekwondo.
What championships has Lola Vice won?
She has been NXT Women’s Champion and AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champion with Mr. Iguana.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Vice
    Supports: Birth name, ring name, date of birth, wrestling and MMA background, WWE/NXT and AAA involvement, championship information.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/lola-vice
    Supports: Hometown, career highlights, WWE/NXT profile, MMA and taekwondo background.
  3. Miami Herald — https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article316303595.html
    Supports: Miami origin, Cuban-American background, WWE signing, NXT debut, and 2026 NXT Women’s Championship details.
  4. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/wrestling/article/this-is-what-i-was-born-to-do-the-rise-of-lola-vice-signals-wrestlings-next-era-175150228.html
    Supports: Transition from MMA to WWE, WWE signing, NXT development and featured status.