Chongqing wrestler strikes spicy tone as she makes WWE history

In a traditional red qipao dress and holding a folding fan, Xia Li stole the show on her debut for World Wrestling Entertainment at a tournament in the United States in the summer of 2017.

The 33-year-old from Chongqing - real name Zhao Xia - is the WWE's first female wrestler from China and is quickly developing a fan base at home and abroad.

She made her first in-ring appearance in July last year in Florida at the inaugural Mae Young Classic, which saw 32 women battle it out. Despite a dazzling display, the Chinese martial arts expert was knocked out in the first round by veteran US wrestler Mercedes Martinez.