Karissa Rivera (born May 14, 1992) is an American professional wrestler currently performing on the independent circuit under her real name. She is best known for her time with WWE, where she performed under the ring name Elektra Lopez and was a member of Legado del Fantasma.
Early life
Rivera was born on May 14, 1992 in
Bergen County, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Puerto Rican wrestler José Rivera, who competed in WWE under the
ring name Steve King from 1976 to 1984 and died in 1998 when she was young.
Professional wrestling career
Ring of Honor (2019)
Rivera made her Ring of Honor debut at ROH Road To G1 Supercard - night 4, alongside Gabby Ortiz, where they faced Kris Statlander &
Tasha Steelz and Jenny Rose &
Sumie Sakai. On the July 27 episode of
Ring of Honor Wrestling, she defeated Sumie Sakai. At ROH Mass Hysteria, she faced Tasha Steelz and
Angelina Love, but lost.
On the August 17 episode of
Ring of Honor Wrestling, she was defeated by Women of Honor World Champion
Kelly Klein in a non-title match.
WWE (2018–2025)
Rivera made her debut on the November 14, 2018 episode of NXT, losing to
Lacey Evans. She returned the following year on the April 9 episode of
SmackDown Live, under the ring name Karissa, competing as one half of "The Brooklyn Belles" with
Kris Statlander in a losing effort against then-WWE Women's Tag Team Champions
The IIconics.
Rivera also appeared as
Bobby Lashley's "ex-wife" during an episode of
WWE Monday Night Raw.
On February 22, 2021, it was reported that Rivera signed with WWE.
She made her NXT debut on the June 22 episode of
WWE NXT under the name Elektra Lopez in a match against
Franky Monet. On the August 24 episode of
NXT, Lopez allied herself with Legado Del Fantasma, helping them win against Hit Row, establishing herself as a heel in the process. On the September 28 episode of
NXT, Lopez would defeat Hit Row's B-Fab in a no disqualification match.
She remained with Legado Del Fantasma until the August 23, 2022 episode of
NXT when the stable, except Lopez, left the brand.
When LdF was called up to
SmackDown, Lopez was replaced by
Zelina Vega as the stable's manager.
On the January 3, 2023 episode of NXT, Lopez came out to the ring, joining the altercation between all the wrestlers of the women's division. While that is happening, Roxanne Perez appeared and confirmed that the next week there would be a 20-Women's Battle Royal and the winner will have an opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT Vengeance Day,
Independent circuit (2025–present)
On June 7, 2025, Rivera made her return to the indies, where she faced
Deonna Purrazzo during a House of Glory (HOG) event in a losing effort.
Championships and accomplishments
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World Xtreme Wrestling C4
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WXW Diamond Division Championship (1 time)
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Wrestling Superstar
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WS Women's Championship (1 time)
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