“I do think with wrestling as a whole, one of the tough things, especially for women, more for the black community is that a lot of the times it's hard to get attention or you're working in places where it's not being streamed.”

American ring announcer and retired professional wrestler

Brandi Alexis Runnels, known professionally as Brandi Rhodes, is an American ring announcer and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in WWE and for serving as chief brand officer and executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling, where she also appeared as a wrestler. Her career spans both performance and promotion in professional wrestling. In AEW, she held an executive role while continuing to appear on screen, a combination that made her a visible figure in the company. Her public profile comes mainly from her work in wrestling and the business side of the sport.