WWE is, also known as World Wrestling Entertainment, is one of the most entertaining sporting phenomena in history. They know how to keep the viewers enticed with the storylines and the wrestlers’ display of athleticism and strength. Nothing is more exciting for wrestling fans than wrestling feuds and romantic trysts. Sometimes these love affairs spill out of the ring, and the stars get married in real life.
Take a look at some of the best and most brilliant WWE couples — both in and outside of the ring:
Galina Becker – Roman Reigns
Maintaining a healthy relationship in the public eye in the heady heights of showbiz is quite impressive compared to the ones without extra pressure.
Galina Becker and Roman Reigns are the ultimate couple goals. Becker is a WWE WAG now, but they met each other long before their fame. They hooked up as students at college and have been together ever since.
Sarah Jade – Dave Bautista
Many people these days recognize Dave Bautista for his iconic role as Drax the Destroyer in the popular Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. But true wrestling fans know that he has made a name for himself long before this role by smacking down his opponents in the ring.
His wife, Sarah Jade, has earned a sociology degree and is making her career in the entertainment industry, including a stint as a pole dancer. This lovely couple has been married since 2015. They are definitely style and couple goals.
Linda Hogan – Hulk Hogan
One of the most monumental figures in wrestling of all time is Hulk Hogan. He is the most recognizable name and faces in the entire industry.
It came as no surprise when he and Linda became something like a reality sensation, starring alongside their children, Brooke and Nick, in a famous hit series called Hogan Knows Best. But it wasn’t working out behind the scenes, so the couple separated their ways in 2007.
Lauren Hashian – The Rock
Of course, one of the most famous and well-known faces from WWE is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Many non-wrestling fans are familiar with him as he has become a Hollywood heavyweight. He has a famously happy marriage with his wife, Lauren Hashian. This gorgeous couple has two daughters, Tiana Gia Johnson and Jasmine Johnson.
Stephanie McMahon – Triple H
If we talk about a match made in the wrestling heaven, it has got to be Stephanie McMahon, and Triple H. She is the daughter of WWE’s CEO, Vince McMahon, and belongs to one of the most renowned famous families in the world. She fell in love and married her fellow wrestling star, Hall of Famer Triple H. The beautiful couple tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed three children together.
Brandi Rhodes – Cody Rhodes
You may know Brandi Rhodes by her WWE name Eden Stiles; she was a popular and charismatic WWE announcer and interviewer. She has not only charmed the viewers but also struck a deep bond with the wrestler Cody Rhodes in one of her interviews. So much so that the pair fell in love—and tied the knot in 2013. Brandi Rhodes is also a professional figure skater.
Natalya Neidhart – Tyson Kidd
Natalya Neidhart is one of the greatest women wrestlers in history. She has been a Divas Championship and SmackDown Women’s Championship winner and a famous and distinguished Hart wrestling family member. She tied the knot with Kidd in 2013 — on the first season of the WWE behind-the-scenes reality show Total Divas.
Chelsea Green – Zack Ryder
Rising from fame on the Impact Wrestling circuit, Laurel van Ness is well-known by her real name, Chelsea Green, performing under the WWE’s SmackDown brand.
Green had been dating for a few years. They turned husband-wife in January 2022. She is also known for her on-screen antics and high-profile feuds.
Brie Bella – Daniel Bryan
Brie Bella is one-half of the famous Bella Sisters. She and Nikki Bella have taken the wrestling world, fashion, TV, and winemaking industries by storm. Apart from being fabulous at everything, Brie is occupied with another job – her role as a mother and wife. She married a fellow wrestler, Daniel Bryan, and they have two beautiful daughters.
Wanda Ferraton – Bill Goldberg
Wanda Ferraton and Bill Goldberg are among the most high-powered and high-energy couples. The absolute legend Bill Goldberg made his name in the wrestling circuit before branching out to movies.
They met on the set of a horror movie, Santa’s Slay, fell in love, and married in 2005. They are still going strong today and are undeniable proof that a couple that slays together stays together.
Lizzie Karcher – Brian Myers
Lizzie Karcher is an absolute beauty in more ways than one. She is a lifestyle icon, thanks to her unique style. Lizzie dazzled Brian Myers, aka WWE star Curt Hawkins. He is one of the great sportsmen in the world. Myers is also a two-time World Tag Team Champion. He tied the knot with Lizzie in 2015, and the couple has welcomed a baby girl.
Reby Sky – Matt Hardy
Reby Sky is a multi-talented showbiz star who has left her mark on the world of pro-wrestling apart from being a successful actress, model, dancer, and TV star. She is married to Matt Hardy, who is equally high-profile, and best known for his time at WWE as one half of The Hardy Boyz. Matt has also won two TNA World Heavyweight Championships and one ECW Championship. Sky and Hardy have been happily married since 2013.
Karen Jarrett – Jeff Jarrett
Karen Jarrett has been in the limelight for her fair share of high-profile celebrity romances in the public eye. After her first marriage with legend Kurt Angle ended, she fell for another ring star, Jeff Jarrett. They both work in different varieties of roles in the wrestling world. With Karen working as a consultant and Jeff as a producer.
Naomi – Jimmy Uso
Naomi made a name for herself in the WWE circuit and on the show’s reality TV series Total Divas. She is a strong and sassy opponent. Naomi has been married to a fellow wrestling superstar, Jimmy Uso, and they look super cute. Despite their hard personas in the ring, the duo’s married life turned both into big softies behind the scenes.
Lana – Rusev
Better known as Lana, her real name is Catherine Perry. Since her rise to fame through the WWE circuit, she made her name as a talented singer and dancer as well by working as a backup dancer for stars such as Usher and Pink.
She was caught in the limelight when she was the manager for wrestling kingpin Rusev before they took their relationship to another level. The couple fell in love and tied the knot in 2016.
Renee Young – Dean Ambrose
Renee Young’s rise to fame started off as a TV presenter for WWE Circuit and hosting the brand SmackDown and interviewing some best wrestlers of the time. One of her interview subjects was Dean Ambrose. He is the longest-running WWE champion of all time. The sparks between them flew from their first encounter, and the two dated about three years before tying the knot. They make such an adorable pair!
Tamara Nash – Kevin Nash
Many famous successful wrestling marriages seemed to be when both husband and wife are in the biz, but that isn’t the case. Kevin Nash is a well-known WWE Champion, and Tamara works as a realtor. Kevin has been married to his wife since 1998. One thing they don’t share is the same career, and their married life out of the spotlight has worked pretty well for them.
Jennifer Hudson – David Otunga
As we all know, Jennifer Hudson is an oscar-winning actress and superstar, having risen her fame as a contestant in American Idol Season 3. Did you know she is also a WWE WAG?
She dated legendary wrestler David Otunga in 2007 and got engaged a year after. However, the couple called it quits but continued to co-parent their son, David Daniel Otunga Jr, born in 2009.
Charlotte Flair – Andrade
Charlotte Flair is a true WWE royalty. She is the daughter of renowned wrestler Ric Flair, making her name a mega-successful wrestler and the most decorated women’s champion of all time.
She continues the tradition of keeping wrestling in the family and tied the knot with a fellow WWE star, none other than Andrade. He is already a respected wrestler in his own right, but his relationship with Flair certainly helps propel him to the center of the ring—in more ways than one.
Sasha Banks – Sarath Ton
Sasha Banks is one of the most bad-ass and most prominent personalities on the WWE circuit today. Banks made her name with her unique charm and sassy attitude. She worked her way up to humble beginnings, coming from a celebrity family heritage with her cousin Snoop Dogg.
However, her softer side comes out when she is with her beloved husband, Sarath Ton, known by his WWE ring name Kid Mikaze. He works as a costume designer, helping his wife with her outfit designs; how cute!
Stephanie Houck – Heath Slater
Heath Slater’s tough personality is just in the ring as behind the scenes, he is incredibly kind and a giving person. Slater along with his wife Stephanie are huge givers to charitable organizations, and he spends a lot of his time on philanthropy. This happy couple is also proud parents to two beautiful daughters. What we love the most about this couple is that they are not only couple goals but overall super inspirational people.
Beth Britt – Jeff Hardy
It’s adorable to see how Beth Britt and Jeff Hardy have grown up together. They were very young when they first got together, which was around the beginning of Hardy’s incredible WWE career.
Being one half of The Hardy Boyz, you’d be surprised to hear that he has a sensitive side. He is not only a musician and artist but a super-loved dad and husband. Beth and Jeff tied the knot in 2011 after being together for over ten years; together, since then welcomed two beautiful daughters.
Giovanna Yannotti – Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle’s mention has already been made on the list, but here it is with his second beloved wife, Giovanna Yannotti. She is a successful actress. Angle fell in love with her after meeting her on the sets of the END GAME movie. They got married in 2012 and have welcomed three children since then.
April Elizabeth — Jason Jordan
Jason Jordan is a pro-wrestler, well known as a smackdown superstar, but his original career plan wasn’t this, as he wanted to be a dentist. Fortunately for him, he realized that his destiny lay in pro wrestling, which has a blessing in many ways than one.
Jason not only achieved fame and fortune but also met his wife, April Elizabeth. She is not only his life partner but also his number one fan on Instagram.
Nia Jax – Josh Woods
One of the most formidable and respected women wrestlers is Nia Jax. Being a part of the Anoa’i dynasty, Jax claims stars like The Rock and Roman Reigns are among her relations. But that hasn’t stopped her from making a name for herself on her own. She found love in her fellow wrestler, Josh Woods.
Candice LeRae – Johnny Gargano
Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano are not only wrestling heavyweight but also reality vlog stars. Candice is well-known for working independently on wrestling circuits, whereas Johnny makes his mark within the cruiserweight scene. The happy couple has been married since 2017. When the duo isn’t smacking in their tournaments, you can catch them on their Youtube channel, the Candice and Joey show.
Crystal Jacobs – Kane
Kane is a renowned wrestler, a ring bad boy, and known for his aggressive and terrifying antics. But, behind the scenes, he is actually a big softie and a family man. He has been married to Crystal Jacobs for over twenty-five years, real name Glenn Jacobs. They run an insurance business together and are proud parents of two daughters.
Karina Steen – Kevin Owens
No one else besides Kevin Ownes has mastered the art of super cute PDAs amongst other WWE superstars. He is so in love with his wife, Karina Steen, that he cannot stop talking about her.
He does not only always post about their happy life on social media but also loves getting tattoos all over his body to honor their love. This lovely couple has a matching tattoo, “Beauty and the Beast,” which is clearly love for the classic Disney tale of love.
Kristin Eubanks – Ryan Parmeter
Kristin Eubanks, well-known by her ring name Krissy Vaine gained a lot of popularity and fame during her time as a pro-wrestler, and she also launched her podcast, Krissy and Friends. She was attracted to her fellow sportsman, Ryan Parameter, also known as the SmackDown superstar, Conor O’Brian. They tied the knot in 2013 and announced the birth of their first kid in 2018.
Thea Trinidad – Aleister Black
Thea Megan Trinidad Budgen is well-known by her stage name Zelina Vega became a huge star when she joined WWE in 2017. As her career grew, she found someone exciting development in her love life but chose to be private about it and out of the spotlight.
Thea met and fell in love with fellow wrestler Tom Budgen, better known by his ring name, Aleister Black. They didn’t make their relationship public for many years; however, the secrets out as they happily tied the knot in 2018.
Mickie James – Magnus
Despite their fantastic star achievements, this couple is an excellent example of a genuine and down-to-earth couple. Nick Aldis is well-known by his ring name Mangus, who is not only a renowned pro-wrestler but also presented and appeared on Britain’s Strongest Man and Gladiators, the UK revival of a classic warrior. His wife, Mickie James, is a talented actress, model, country music singer, and successful wrestler. The pair have been married since 2015 and has a son.
Lauryn Laine McBride – Jerry “The King” Lawler
One of the most legendary figures of the pro wrestling circuit—in more ways than one is definitely Jerry “The King” Lawler. He has hit the headlines several times for his debauched antics over the years as he has for achievements in the sports.
However, these days he seems to have let gone his wild times behind and settled down with his long-term girlfriend, Lauryn McBride. Despite a four-decade age gap, the two seem to be pretty loved up for one another.
Rochelle Roman – Baron Corbin
Thomas Pestock made his name as a mega-successful National Football League (NFL) player and appeared for the Cardinals and the Clots. He then made his name as Baron Corbin, a formidable pro-wrestler. Thomas’s wife, Rochelle Roman, seems to be his equal in life as they regularly share their heart-warming updates with their beloved dog named Xander. Indeed a cute family!
Marisa Mazzola – Shane McMahon
Shane McMahon, the pro-wrestler, is one of the most significant wrestling figures of all time. He is a natural celebrity and TV personality apart from being well-known for his champion and wrestling records. His wife, Marisa Mazzola, had a similar background, and on TV, she used to co-host LiveWire. This mega-power couple has been happily married since 1996 and are parents to three sons.
Maryse Oullet – The Miz
Maryse Ouellet and The Miz are one of the most super famous couples in the world of wrestling. They are no strangers to the world of media, so they don’t shy away from sharing their life’s bits on Instagram or Twitter. Maryse is well-known as a wrestling manager and has worked as a model and businesswoman in the past.
Kori Campfield – Kofi Kingston
Ghanaian wrestlers Kofi Kingston and Kori Campfield tied the knot in 2010. It’s been a decade, but they look so in love even today if they just lay eyes on each other. It’s beautiful to see. Often spotted at WWE events and TV moments, it seems clear that they have an unbreakable bond. As parents, they have welcomed two children together. They do their best to keep their family out of the limelight.
Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman – Booker T
Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman and Booker T are the King and Queen of wrestling. T & Sharmell have welcomed a pair of twin girls together & T has a son from his first marriage. However, they stepped back from the limelight of wrestling since they got hitched because the couple decided to concentrate on raising their family.
Katie Forbes – Rob Van Dam
Our hearts were broken when Rob Van Dam’s news of divorcing his wife, Sonia, after 20 years came out. Fortunately, it wasn’t the end of the road for him, and he found love and happiness with fellow professional wrestler Katie Forbes. The happy couple tied the knot in 2021.
Stephanie Hart – Bret Hart
One of the most beloved and charismatic figures in wrestling history is Bret “The Hitman.” He has stolen many hearts over the course of his long career. His wife, Stephanie Hart, is his 3rd wife. The look of love that they share together seems like loved-up teenagers. How cute!
