Background
Areebi was born in Toronto, Ontario. She is of Arab descent and grew up in a strict, conservative family.
Areebi was born in Toronto, Ontario. She is of Arab descent and grew up in a strict, conservative family.
In 2012, she graduated from Saint Joseph"s College School, and later attended George Brown College, where she studied nursing She also attended a circus training school.
She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs in their developmental territory NXT under the ring name Aliyah. Early career (2013–2015)
Areebi wrestled on the independent circuit, debuting for Squared Circle Wrestling (SCW) in January 2013. She wrestled for a variety of promotions in Canada and the United States, including Pure Wrestling Association (Public Works Administration), Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), and New England Championship Wrestling (NECW).
WWE
= NXT (2015–present) On March 17, 2015, it was reported that Areebi had signed a developmental contract with WWE. Her signing was confirmed by WWE on April 13.
Areebi made her first appearance for WWE"s developmental branch NXT at the NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable event on May 20, as part of Tyler Breeze"s entrance. She made her in-ring debut on the June 20 NXT house show, in a six-Diva tag team match.
In October, Areebi was given the ring name Aliyah. Areebi first decided she wanted to become a wrestler after watching Beth Phoenix and Mickie James perform at a taping of Raw on May 5, 2008.
Her favorite wrestlers include Edge and Jeff Hardy.
In September 2015, a number of racially insensitive comments made several years prior on Areebi"s Twitter account were discovered by fans. WWE subsequently issued a statement regarding the controversy, stating that her account was used by another person at the time. Finishing moves
As Jasmin Areebi
Arabian Night (Moonsault)
Magic Carpet Ride (Inverted leg drop bulldog into a split-legged pin)
Great Canadian Wrestling
GCW Women"s Championship (1 time)
Pure Wrestling Association
Public Works Administration Women"s Championship (1 time).