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Candice LeRae
Also known as Candice Dawson
Career
Active 2002 – present
Biography
About Candice LeRae
Candice LeRae, born Candice Dawson on September 29, 1985, in Riverside, California, has a blonde mane and brown eyes, with an athletic build that stands just 5'2". Her American roots and Caucasian ethnicity are part of her story, but it's her wrestling career that defines her. Starting in 2002, she spent years on the independent circuit, competing for promotions like CZW, TNA, Shimmer, DDT Pro, and PWG. In PWG, she made history as the only female champion, holding the World Tag Team titles. Her trophy case also includes the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship and the FWE Women's Championship.
LeRae's big break came in 2017 when she competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic, which led to a WWE contract in 2018. She debuted on NXT, initially involved in Johnny Gargano's feuds before striking out on her own. In 2020, she formed The Way with Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and Austin Theory, a villainous faction that lasted until the next year. She left WWE in May 2022, but returned in September. During her time in NXT, she held the Women's Tag Team Championship, a highlight of her WWE run.
Off screen, Candice is married to fellow wrestler Johnny Gargano. She's an American professional wrestler with a straight sexuality, and her natural measurements of 36–26–36 (36C) are part of her physical profile. She's been active for 24 years, showing longevity in a demanding sport. Her social media presence is strong, with 407,000 followers on Instagram as of mid-2026. Her journey from the independent circuit to WWE is a testament to her dedication.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2002-present (started around 16 years old; 24 years active)
- Birthplace
- Riverside, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–26–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36C show conversions - UK: 36C, EU: 80C, AU: 14C, JP: 80C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 407k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Candice LeRae's real name?
Her real name is Candice Dawson; she performs under the ring name Candice LeRae.
How many years has Candice LeRae been wrestling?
She began in 2002 and has been active for 24 years, making her a veteran in the sport.
What is unusual about her championship history in PWG?
She is the only female title holder in the promotion's history, having won the PWG World Tag Team Championship.
What faction was she a part of in WWE?
She joined Johnny Gargano, Indi Hartwell, and Austin Theory to form The Way in 2020, which lasted until 2021.
How tall and heavy is Candice LeRae?
She is 5'2" (157 cm) and weighs 110 lbs (50 kg), with an athletic build.
Did you know
- Candice LeRae is the only female champion in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla history, having won the World Tag Team Championship.
- She competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017 before signing with WWE.
- Her marriage to Johnny Gargano is a rare union of two active professional wrestlers.
- Over her 24-year career, she has wrestled in the US and Japan, for promotions like DDT Pro-Wrestling.
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