Ashley Mae Sebera better known by her professional wrestling stage name Dana Brooke in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was born on November 29, 1988, in Seven Hills, Ohio. She attended Kent State University (KSU), where Sebera graduated in 2011 with a major degree in fashion, merchandising, design and a minor degree in business administration. Sebera was involved in several different sports including diving, until she decided to return to gymnastics. After 18 years of gymnastics Sebera suffered severe injuries in both her ankles, forcing her to quit. Afterwards, she went on to train as fitness competitor and bodybuilder. After winning championships during 2010-2011 in National Physique Committee (NPC) contests, Sebera earned her professional card in 2012 and began competing in the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB). By 2013, Sebera signed a contract with WWE and made her debut as Dana Brooke. She spent three years training and appearing in shows in WWE NXT before making her main roster debut on Monday Night RAW in 2016. Outside of professional wrestling, Sebera maintained a presence in bodybuilding, returning for the 2017 Arnold’s Classic, competing in the fitness international category.