Last Updated on September 5, 2026 by Author
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Erika Hammond Biography
Erika Hammond is an American fitness entrepreneur, former wrestler, and reality TV personality starring as one of the new cast members on The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) Season 16. RHONY premieres on September 8, 2026, on Bravo.
Erika Hammond Height
Hammond stands at a rough height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Erika Hammond Age
Hammond is 35 years old. She was born on April 29, 1991, in Waco, Texas, United States. Hammond annually celebrates her birthday on April 29th.
Personal Life
Erika Hammond Family and Relatives
Hammond keeps information regarding her family and relatives out of the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Erika Hammond Spouse and Children
Hammond tied the knot with Ankur Jain in the spring of 2024 at the base of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The duo met at Rumble Boxing, where she was a founding instructor and fitness trainer and he was taking classes. He popped the big question on November 15, 2022, at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Ankur was born on February 10, 1990, and is 36 years old. He is the billionaire founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a credit-card/debit-card company that rewards consumers on rent payments. He is also the former Chief Product Officer of Tinder. As of August 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at $3.4 billion
Erika Hammond Education
Hammond received ehr high school diploma before enrolling at Texas Tech University in 2009. In 2013, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. While in college, she worked as a brand intern at ID.
Professional Life
Erika Hammond Net Worth
Hammond has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a fitness entrepreneur, former wrestler, and reality TV personality.
Erika Hammond Career
After studying in Texas, Hammond moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in modeling and public relations. She spent more than a year wrestling at WWE NXT under the ring name Veronica Lane. However, she stopped wrestling after a severe knee injury. Having boxed since she was 14, she returned to her passion for boxing and fitness after her injury. She spent 2 years as a fitness coach at Prevail Boxing.
Hammond joined Rumble Boxing in late 2016 as a social media manager and co-creator. There, she helped with marketing, program development, and instructing classes. Later, she was promoted to a senior talent manager. She also launched STRONG by Emma Hammond, a workout app.
After the sale of Rumble, Hammond created KNOCKOUT, an exclusive 45-minute class, as part of her collaboration with Equinox. She has worked with Under Armour, Adidas, Reebok, and Asics. She has also been featured in multiple publications, including Women’s Health, Sports Illustrated, and Swimsuit. On September 10, 2026, she will launch P.S. Active, an activewear clothing brand.
Erika Hammond WWE
Hammond signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after she took a casting call for a hosting role. As part of her contract, she spent over a year as a WWE NXT Diva, performing under the ring name Veronica Lane. Her roles at WWE included wrestling, doing backstage interviews, and ring announcing. However, her wrestling career was cut short by a severe knee injury.
Erika Hammond The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) Season 16
Hammond stars as one of the new cast members on The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) Season 16. RHONY premieres on September 8, 2026, on Bravo. She makes her debut on the show alongside Hailey Glassman and Daisy Toye. The show follows the personal, professional, and social lives of an influential circle of affluent women living in New York City.
Hammond has built her life around extraordinary luxury, complete with a private island, where she hosts an unforgettable trip for her fellow cast members. She opens up about her fertility struggles, revealing that there are some things money can’t buy.
Erika Hammond Social Media
Hammond has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and Instagram. She has a following of over 2.5K on Facebook and a following of over 120K on Instagram.
