Wrestler Makes First WWE Appearance 3 Years After Last AEW Match
WWE fans saw Alejandra Quintanilla on RAW.
Alejandra “La Leona” Quintanilla made her presence known in WWE on the June 2nd episode of WWE RAW. She has etched her name in WWE history as she became the first female wrestler of Salvadoran heritage to appear on the show.
Quintanilla, originally from San Salvador, relocated to Dallas, Texas, as a teenager. Her passion for wrestling led her to train at DFW All Pro Wrestling, eventually debuting in 2018. Since then, she has built a strong, independent career, performing across the US and internationally. She has had stints across AEW, ROH, MLW and more
La Leona, Alejandra Quintanilla, se convierte en la primera luchadora salvadoreña en aparecer en la WWE. El Salvador representado en Raw 🇸🇻 @Ale_TheLionpic.twitter.com/OsEa4uWuS4
— Lucha Libre Online (@luchalibreonlin) June 3, 2025
Quintanilla’s role on WWE RAW was brief. She appeared as a backstage medical professional assisting Sami Zayn. The segment was interrupted by Karrion Kross. Despite its short length, the moment was groundbreaking. It marked a major step forward in representation in mainstream wrestling.
Why Did Sami Zayn Need Medical Attention On WWE RAW?
On RAW, Sami Zayn teamed up with Jey Uso to take on Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker in a Tag Team Match. Towards the closing moments of the match, Seth Rollins appeared and hit Uso with The Stomp, disqualifying Breakker and Reed.
Rollins, Breakker, and Reed proceeded to assault Zayn, prompting CM Punk to show up and fight them off. The Alliance’s attack on Zayn was the reason why he needed medical attention on RAW. While Zayn was backstage, Karrion Kross confronted him, telling him that he should have been a World Heavyweight Champion by now. he tried convincing the former Intercontinental Champion that he is a bad guy, but Zayn denied.