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Leah Van Damme-Dale (born 23 October 1987) is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed to WWE under the ring name Carmella.

Early life
Leah grew up in a very small town outside of Worcester, Massachusetts. Leah went on to the University of Rhode Island and later transferred to the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. After graduating college, Leah became a cheerleaders for the New England Patriots for three terms, ending in 2010. Leah was featured in several world-renown publications including; a National Visa commercial, Muscle and Fitness, Esquire, Maxim. She previously auditioned for Los Angeles Lakers dance team, where she earned a coveted spot as a 2010-2011 Los Angeles Laker Girl.

NXT (2013–present)
In June 2013, Leah signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. She was sent to the company's developmental program NXT Wrestling in late September. On December 16, 2013, she announced her new ring name was Carmella. In November 2013, when Enzo Amore suffered a broken leg while training, Carmella was paired with Colin Cassady during live events before Amore's return.

Carmella made her debut on the September 4 of NXT, as the hairdresser of a salon titled "Hair", in a segment with the Jersey Boys (Enzo Amore and Big Cass). Two weeks later of NXT, Carmella appeared in another segment with the Jersey Boys at the WWE Performance Center, announcing her intentions of becoming a "fighter". Carmella developed the character of the "stereotypical cocky, Jersey Shore loudmouth" as well as the nickname "The Staten Island Princess". Carmella made her in-ring debut on the October 16 episode of NXT, defeating a local wrestler "Blue Pants" (Leva Bates ) via submission with the Figure-four necklock. Subsequently, Carmella defeated WWE Diva Emma two weeks later with the same submission move.

Personal life
Leah is a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. Leah is the daughter of Paul Van Dale, who did enhancement work for the WWF in the 1990s and worked independently.

In wrestling

 * Finishing moves
 * Figure-four necklock