Leva Bates

is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit in the United States. She is best known for her appearances with in Shimmer Women Athletes under her real name. She also appeared with WWE's developmental territory, NXT Wrestling where she was only referred to as Blue Pants. SHIMMER Women Athletes (2009-present) After participating in a pair of dark matches, Bates debuted for SHIMMER Women Athletes at Volume 30 on April 4, 2010; losing a singles match to Malia Hosaka. Bates suffered defeats to Allison Danger and Melanie Cruise on Volumes 33 and 34 before finally earning her first SHIMMER victory over Cat Power. On March 26, 2011, Bates aligned with Danger to form Regeneration X and defeated Mia Yim and Jamilia Craft at Volume 37, but they were defeated by Ariel and Nikki Roxx in the following volume. The duo's first opportunity at the SHIMMER Tag Team Championship came at Volume 45 in a losing effort to defending champions Ayako Hamada and Ayumi Kurihara. At Volume 46, Bates was defeated by former SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey. At Volume 48, Bates and Danger were defeated by Del Rey and Courtney Rush in a four-way match for the SHIMMER Tag Team Championship. At SHIMMER 53, Bates teamed with Danger and the returning Serena Deeb in a losing effort to Jessicka Havok, Nevaeh, and Sassy Stephie.