5 things you need to know about Eden Stiles

The light-eyed beauty tried her hand at a number of things before making it to the WWE It’s not often that non-wrestlers get much of the spotlight, but then again, that’s what we’re here for! Be it the cameramen, commentators, backstage staff or even the bus drivers, everybody has a part to play in making the WWE the spectacle it is.Announcers are an underrated component of the whole unit. Just like commentators, they are very important in creating and keeping the sheen on the image of the WWE Superstars. Ring announcers in the WWE are very established in their own right and well-loved, Howard Finkel, Gene Okerlund and Gary Michael Cappetta being the foremost names that come to mind.Jillian Garcia has been the only name that comes to mind when one thinks of announcers in the WWE, but there’s a beautiful and very capable peer waiting in the wings. We’re talking about Eden Stiles, of course. Mrs. Cody Rhodes is eye-catching and talented, even filling in for the much more experienced Jillian when she had to take time off for surgery and recuperation.

#5 Eden has her own YouTube show and blog

Eden with guest Sasha Banks in one episode (photo courtesy Daily Wrestling News)

Eden, real name Brandi Alexis Runnels nee Reed, is quite the fashionista and has her own blog dedicated to lifestyle, travel and fashion, amongst other things. She also has her own YouTube show called Eden’s Style, which is a part of WWE’s channel.

#4 Eden has featured in big-brand ads

A little lenience for the taste buds

Apart from modelling, Eden has also featured in advertisements for beer brand Budweiser and fast food chain KFC, both on a national level. She also owns and maintains her own line of swimwear called “Confection”.

#3 Interesting background pre-WWE

The 32-year-old was born in Canton, Michigan and worked as a reporter for a couple of years before relocating to Miami, Florida to pursue a career in modelling. While in Miami, she pursued a Master’s in broadcast journalism.

She was a figure skater and competed in the sport, from age 4 to 21.

#2 Eden had a short stint in FCW in 2011

Lucky Cannon and Eden, as Brandi, in FCW

Contrary to what most people think, Eden didn’t make her debut in the WWE in 2013. She was part of Florida Championship Wrestling, now known as NXT, in 2011. She was known by her actual name, Brandi, back then, and announced on NXT and SmackDown. She even participated in a women’s battle royale. She managed Lucky Cannon, who is now a part of the indie circuit.

#1 Not camera shy at all

Women in the WWE are there for a reason. They’re very easy on the eyes, physically skilled and ooze charisma. And of course, they’re not ones to turn away from the lens. And Eden is no exception. In fact, she has modelled for Maxim, Clotheshorse and Strobe.