Who Is Katarina Waters? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Katarina Waters, born on November 10, 1980, is currently 44 years old. Hailing from Germany and later becoming a prominent figure in the English wrestling scene, she has made a name for herself not only as a wrestler but also as an actress and television personality. Waters is known for her performances in various wrestling promotions, including WWE, where she competed under the ring name "Katie Lea."
Her passion for wrestling started at a young age, leading her to train and ultimately thrive in the sport. Over the years, she has earned respect and admiration from fans and fellow wrestlers alike, thanks to her skills and dedication.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 10, 1980 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, West Germany |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Germany |
Popularity
Katarina Waters's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Katarina stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), with a weight of around 130 pounds (59 kg). Throughout her career, she has maintained her athletic physique, and her body measurements are approximately 34-26-36 inches. These stats reflect her commitment to fitness and training, which is essential in the competitive world of professional wrestling.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Katarina Waters is known to keep her personal life private. As of 2025, she is rumored to be in a relationship, although she has not publicly confirmed the identity of her partner. Previously, fans speculated about her past relationships, but details remain elusive. Whether single or in a relationship, Waters continues to focus on her career while balancing her personal life.
On 19 May, on Raw, she had a confrontation with the Women's Champion, Mickie James where she insinuated James had used her relationship with John Cena to sleep her way to success. Two weeks later, Lea teamed up with Beth Phoenix in a winning effort defeating James and Melina, in which she pinned James.
On 16 June episode of Raw, Lea and Burchill defeated James and Mr. Kennedy in a mixed tag team match, where Lea pinned James a second time, thus earning a title shot At the Night of Champions pay-per-view, Lea challenged Mickie James for the WWE Women's Championship but was unsuccessful in capturing the title.
On 14 July episode of Raw, Lea once again challenged James for the Women's Championship, but was unsuccessful. After she and her brother beat James and Kofi Kingston, she received another chance at James' title in August but failed to win.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Katarina Waters' estimated net worth is around $2 million. Her earnings come from multiple sources, including professional wrestling, appearances, merchandise sales, and endorsements. With her established career and ongoing projects, she has successfully built a financial portfolio that reflects her hard work and talent.
On 11 January 2010, Lea moved back to the Raw brand without her brother Paul Burchill, by competing in a first round tournament match for the vacant Divas Championship but lost to Eve Torres.
At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Katie Lea teamed up with Maryse, Natalya, Hall, and Alicia Fox in a losing effort to the team of Kim, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres, and The Bella Twins.
On 26 February, Paul was formally released by WWE leaving Katie to appear on her own, but she was released from her WWE contract two months later, on 22 April, ending her five-year tenure with the company.
Career, Business, and Investments
Katarina's wrestling career took off in the early 2000s, and she has since worked for several notable wrestling organizations. Following her stint in WWE, she participated in various independent circuits and has also been involved in acting roles, further broadening her career.
In addition to wrestling, Katarina has invested in several ventures, including merchandise related to her wrestling persona and appearances on wrestling-related events. Her business acumen has allowed her to create additional revenue streams aside from her wrestling career.
After signing with WWE, she competed in their former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling, where she became a two time Women's Champion, before being called up to the main roster. After being released from the WWE in April 2010, Waters joined TNA in August 2010, adopting the new ring name Winter.
During her first year in the company, she won both of the promotion's women's championships, first teaming with Angelina Love to win the Knockouts Tag Team Championship in December 2010 and then winning the Knockouts Championship two times in June and August 2011.
Social Network
Katarina Waters actively engages with her fans through social media platforms. She maintains an official presence on Instagram and Twitter, where she shares updates about her professional life, personal insights, and interacts with her followers. Her digital platforms have become a significant part of her brand, allowing her to connect with fans and promote her projects effectively.
While Nikita had become successful as a solo wrestler, however, her rivalry with Travell had escalated when he became part of The Family, a group of villainous wrestlers who became FWA Tag Team Champions.
The feud escalated after Nikita and Shane failed to win the Tag Team Championship a number of times and led to one of Waters' most famous moments in wrestling when, at the Frontiers of Honour co-held with American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) in May Alex Shane, Ulf Herman, and Nikita took on The Family (Travell, Brandon Thomas, and Scott Parker) i
n a hardcore six-man tag team match.
Though The Family won, Nikita gained notoriety when she jumped from the top tier in the arena onto the ground, landing on The Family and their feud ended.
Waters spoke about this moment in Alternative Wrestling Magazine saying "So the crowd saw what I was about to do and started reacting and cheering before I had even done any-thing, and just that moment standing up there in the light and hearing that was, well, let's just say I wanted to stay up there forever".
It was later announced to be the tenth most memorable moment of the FWA's first decade in their YouTube Top 20 Countdown.
Education
Katarina's journey into wrestling was fueled by her determination, but she also acknowledges the importance of education. While specifics about her educational background remain undisclosed, it is clear that her dedication to learning and self-improvement has played a role in shaping her professional persona.
