Layla Diggs
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Breanna Covington October 5, 1998 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed from | Fresno, California |
| Trained by | WWE Performance Center |
| Debut | 2023 |
Breanna Covington (born October 5, 1998), is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where she performs under the ring name Layla Diggs on the NXT brand. Before becoming a professional wrestler, Covington was a collegiate track and field athlete.[1]
Early life
[edit]Covington was born in Fresno, California. She competed in track and field before joining WWE, representing Fresno State in collegiate athletics.[1]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]WWE (2023–present)
[edit]Covington signed with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center. She initially competed under her real name before adopting the ring name Layla Diggs.[2]
Diggs made her televised debut on WWE NXT Level Up in 2024.[3]
In 2026, Diggs became a regular competitor across WWE's developmental programming, including regular appearances on WWE Evolve and WWE LFG.[4][5][6]
Diggs would make her NXT debut on May 26, 2026 as a heel being accompanied by Nattie in a loss to Jaida Parker.[7]
On the June 18, 2026 episode of WWE Main Event, Diggs teamed with Kali Armstrong against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in a losing effort.[8]
On July 7, 2026, Diggs competed in a four-way match on NXT against Izzi Dame, Lizzy Rain and Thea Hail to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women's North American Championship. Diggs won the match after hitting a top-rope moonsault, earning a future title opportunity.[9], Diggs would get injured in a house show match against Zaria, and delay her title match.
Personal life
[edit]Covington has spoken publicly about her interest in sewing her own wrestling gear. She credited local library resources with helping her learn sewing skills and create her own ring attire.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Breanna Covington - Track and Field". Fresno State Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE Performance Center recruit receives new ring name". Diva Dirt. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Layla Diggs to make TV debut on NXT Level Up". Diva Dirt. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE EVOLVE RESULTS (5/20): Anya Runa vs. Layla Diggs, Chazz "Starboy" Hall vs. CJ Valor, Kam Hendrix vs. Tate Wilder". May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE EVOLVE TV RESULTS (4/22): Brooks Jensen vs. Cappuccino Jones in a Bullrope Match, Layla Diggs vs. Kali Armstrong, Hendrix & Riggins vs. Wilder & Crusifino". April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "411's WWE LFG Season Three: Episode Two Report".
- ↑ Berge, Kevin. "WWE NXT Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From May 26". bleacherreport.com.
- ↑ "WWE Main Event recap: June 18, 2026, Kali Armstrong & Layla Diggs steal the show". Cageside Seats. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE NXT results, live discussion (July 7, 2026): Night of contenders". Cageside Seats. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE Main Event star Layla Diggs promotes the benefits of the library". Cageside Seats. Retrieved July 8, 2026.