The Women Behind Successful Men: Wrestler Edition

Every man has a strong and beautiful woman behind his success. This doesn’t only apply to the corporate world since these famous wrestlers also have their own goddesses who stand beside them before or even during the game in the ring. 

Lauren Hashian – The Rock

One of the most popular wrestlers of all time, The Rock, undeniably captured so many hearts of gorgeous women during his younger years. However, this charmer has been sticking to only one lady since 2007. The Rock has been dating famous singer Lauran Hashian until this day. Although the two haven’t tied the knot yet, they already have a baby girl together which means that both truly are in-love and committed. 

Kimberly Kessler – Randy Orton

Not so many people knew that the famous Randy Orton has an amazing wife off-camera. Kim Kessler, mother of three, dated Orton way back in 2014 — the same year they revealed their relationship to the public during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Surprisingly, Kessler wasn’t just a pretty face as she has shown her husband’s social media critics that they’re not to be messed with.  

Rebecca Curci – Shawn Michaels

The Heartbreak Kid has fallen for Rebecca Curci, also known as Nitro Girl in the ring. Yes, Shawn Michaels fell for his beautiful and strong colleague despite being a renowned wrestling heartthrob in his time. During a blossoming relationship, the two decided to settle down in Las Vegas in 1999. Since then, Shawn and Rebecca have a happy life together with their two children. 

Kristin Austin – Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Texas Rattlesnake, was very successful in his career during the 90s. He was even considered by many as the man responsible for leading The Attitude Era of WWE. Way back, Austin also had a few love interests but ended up with three failed marriages. Finally, in 2009, he found his very own “stone-cold stunner” upon meeting Kristin Feres. Since the start of their romantic story, the couple is now happily married to each other.

Marissa Mazzola – Shane McMahon

Shane McMahon and wife Marissa Mazzola are definitely one of the couples in the list with the longest standing marriage. SmackDown on-screen commissioner tied the knot with Mazzola in 1996. Since then they lead a happy and fruitful life together with their three sons.

Karina Steen – Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens is head over heels for his wife, Karina Steen. Even before they were married, the young couple grew up together. In fact, Steen stood by Owens’ side when he was still trying out for amateur matches before entering the professional ring. Now, Owens and Steen have an amazing family of their own with two kids.

Bess Katramados – Big Show

The Big Show, known as Paul Donald Wight II off-screen, can intimidate anyone with his built. However, his character’s large stature is nothing compared to his admiration for his wife, Bess Katramados. His marriage to Katramados in 2002 resulted in two beautiful children. 

Reby Sky – Matt Hardy

There was a point in Matt Hardy’s life when he thought that his relationship with WWE Diva Lita would never turn to better. But as time passed, he eventually moved on and met Reby Sky. The aspiring female wrestler trained with Hardy before the two finally fell for each other then took the plunge. Although their relationship has had gone through rough waters, they overcame every struggle and reconciled. 

Lauryn Laine McBride – Jerry “The King” Lawler

WWE legend Jerry Lawler was one true charmer for being linked to numerous gorgeous women in his past. The King’s secret for capturing the hearts of many was revealed by Lauryn Laine McBride. The stunning lady who fell for Lawler thinks his sense of humor got her to accept his proposal and now they’re happily engaged. 

Naomi – Jimmy Uso

The American professional wrestler Naomi has got more than just pretty looks and strong grips. Naomi was also a talented singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and actress. On top of all her achievements, her marriage with Jimmy Uso also made them one of the most popular dynamic wrestling couples in WWE. 

Laurel Van Ness – Zack Ryder

Both Zack Ryder and Laurel Van Ness are rocking the worlds in their careers in the ring. While Ryder is keeping the WWE fans roaring when he was included in the SmackDown roster, Laurel Van Ness is also making her way up from the Global Force Wrestling (GFW). They’ve been dating since 2016 and the couple admitted that they inspire each other so much. 

Lana – Rusev

Known as Lana in WWE, Catherine Perry started as Bulgarian wrestler Rusev’s manager. Lana and Rusev have been seen together many times while on stage but eventually, the couple decided to take their relationship to the next level. They finally married each other in 2016 and made it their vow to care for each other beyond their professional connection.  

Stephanie McMahon – Triple H

Triple H, also known as Paul Michael Levesque married businesswoman Stephanie McMahon who is also, in fact, daughter of WWE CEO Vince McMahon. By being a powerful figure in two big worlds, for sure husband, Levesque doesn’t only feel proud but lucky to have won McMahon’s heart. 

Sarah Backman – Bo Dallas

Sarah Backman is an Eight-time World Arm Wrestling Champion when she met and married Taylor Rotunda, also known in WWE as Bo Dallas. This impressive lady was a fitness buff and aspired to be a wrestler herself. She was actually recruited to join the WWE NXT and briefly performed as Shara, however, her career in professional wrestling didn’t last long.

Karen Jarrett – Jeff Jarrett

Karen Jarrett married GFW Founder and professional wrestler, Jeff Jarrett, in 2010 after jumping ship from former partner Olympic medalist Kurt Angle last 2008. Since her marriage with Jarrett, the couple has been living happily and now have two children. But to this day, Karen seemed to keep her astonishing physique and still looks way younger despite being over 40.  

Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman – Booker T

Long before Booker T married Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman, the two were already hitting it off in the WWE stage and decided to join forces. This resulted in the couple becoming one of the famous wrestling royalty. Since then, their performances have been bringing wildfire for the audience as King Booker and Queen Sharmell. Just short years before retiring in 2005, they tied the knot and gave birth to twins.

Samantha Rotunda – Bray Wyatt

Bray Watt married then-girlfriend Samantha Rotunda in 2012. However, their marriage failed even after being together for five years with two beautiful kids. Unfortunately, Wyatt cheated on his wife with Jojo Offerman, WWE’s ring announcer. This led to their divorce in June 2017.

Brie Bella – Daniel Bryan

Here’s another one for the wrestling couple list. Daniel Bryan married Brie, one of the notorious Bella Twins, after she said yes to him when he proposed in 2014. In 2017, Brie gave birth to their baby girl and the happy couple named her Birdie Joe Danielson.

Catalina Hager – Jack Swagger

Also known as Catalina White, Catalina Hager is a popular singer, model, and actress based in Florida, USA. When WWE wrestler Jack Swagger pursued and married her, it didn’t come as a surprise to his fans. Hager was known for her stunning beauty and physique and has appeared in magazines such as FHM and Maxim.

Giovanna Yannotti – Kurt Angle

In 1998, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle joined WWE and has had made history ever since. Every 90s kid would recognize his name and would recall how he has made their childhood awesome. But, the life of Kurt Angle behind the stage also has had its fair share of ups and downs. He’s been married twice before and in 2012 he married lovely actress Giovanna Yannotti with whom he has three daughters.

Galina Becker – Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns ruled during his college years as a football player before entering the wrestling world. That’s when he met Galina Becker. In 2014, he asked for her hand in marriage after being engaged for two years. They’re one of the proofs that high school and college sweethearts can stand the test of time. Now, they’re still happily married with a baby girl.

Wanda Ferraton – Bill Goldberg

At the time Goldberg was peaking in his career in WWE, he met stunt double Wanda Ferraton. The two actually met in the set of Santa’s Slay where Goldberg was the leading cast. After meeting each other, they immediately hit it off then rang the wedding bells just months after. Today, they have a son together and happily residing in Bonsall, California.

Paige – Alberto Del Rio

It’s not so uncommon when two wrestlers fall for each other as we have another on the list. When Alberto Del Rio and Angela Velkei failed their marriage, WWE wrestler Del Rio decided to move on. He then laid his eyes on colleague Saraya-Jade Bevis, also known as Paige in the wrestling world. Many fans are betting for these two and hope that their engagement in 2016 would end up in marriage. 

Jessica Lockhart – Chris Jericho

Surprisingly, Chris Jericho and Jessica Lockhart have been married for 15 long years despite the rumors regarding their relationship have circulated in social media. Both were linked to infidelity issues, but, the couple denied all speculations. One of their proofs is their happy and faithful family with three children.

Wendy – AJ Styles

Way back 1996, AJ Styles first met Wendy and didn’t hesitate to ask her out for a date. Since then, the two have felt a strong connection that led to their marriage. The couple has been blessed with four kids. To AJ Styles, his family is his inspiration in all his achievements.

Denise Hartmann – Christian Cage

This couple’s love story is a case of serendipity. Christian Cage and Denise Hartmann met each other while both were on vacation in England. Ever since their first meeting, the two have been inseparable and in 2001 they got married. Cage and Hartmann were over the moon when their baby daughter came along. 

Candice LeRae – Johnny Gargano

You might think it’s just an act but, when wrestlers keep on locking arms inside the ring, sometimes it ends up with chemistry. Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano could no longer deny that connection they felt after their numerous encounters on and off-camera. That’s why it wasn’t a shock for some when the couple finally tied the knot in 2016.

Sasha Banks – Sarath Ton

Costume designer Sarath Ton has led a very personal life after his career in wrestling. However, his wife Sasha Banks has been in the limelight since winning her first title in WWE. Today, Banks is regarded as one of the best female wrestlers and was one of those responsible for the birth of “Diva’s Revolution.”

Stephanie Washington – Bret Hart

Bret Hart is a renowned wrestler in his time. The Hitman’s past personal life, however, took some bad turns after two failed marriages. After that, he met Stephanie Washington and settled down with her in 2010. Despite their age difference, Hart found stability with his new wife and finally found true happiness.

Stephanie Miller – Heath Slater

WWE Superstar Heath Slater lived up to his name by keeping up with his finishing moves such as the Jumping Neckbraker and Corkscrew Plancha. Behind the stage, Slater is actually married to his lovely wife Stephanie Jean, who eventually changed her name to Stephanie Miller after their marriage. Together, the couple has two daughters and they spend their time in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Tamara McMichael – Kevin Nash

The tension in the WWE ring was so intense when Kevin Nash, Hulk Hogan, and Scott Hall teamed up together. The fans loved the ramble and it kept them going. But, after getting the arena wild, Kevin Nash goes home to his wife Tamara McMichael. Their marriage since 1988 abruptly ended in 2000, but, they reconciled. The two have a son together named Tristan.

Sabine Borden – Sting

Sting and Sabine Borden both had previous marriages before they met each other. Sting was married to Sue and had two boys with her. Sabine also had two kids, daughters, before Sting came along. When the two met, Sabine was a Certified Personal Trainer while Sting was making it big in Wrestlemania. They finally married in April 2015 and is looking forward to a fruitful union after Sting’s retirement from professional wrestling.

Angie Gutierrez – Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio married Angie Gutierrez in 1997 and has since kept their love burning for each other. Although the fans know the masked man as Rey, he’s actually Oscar to his family. The couple has a daughter and a son and has raised them with the same Catholic values they grew up to.

Sonia Delbeck – Rob Van Dam

Robert Szatkowski was popular as Rob Van Dam in the WWE ring. He’s not related to any celebrity, he just used the in-ring name after being told he looked like a famous actor. Anyway, on September 6, 1998, Van Dam married Sonia Delbeck. Although Delbeck followed her husband in various cities due to his career, they still ended up with a divorce in good terms. 

Caryl J. Peterson – The Iron Shiek

The Iron Shiek was one of those wrestlers who can keep fans enraged and begging for more smashing. But, at home, he was just Caryl Peterson’s husband. The couple married way back on March 21, 1976. Since then, wife Caryl stuck with her husband despite his issues with substance abuse.

Beth Britt – Jeff Hardy

If there’s anyone who could pull an epic wrestling move off like the Swanton Bomb, that’s the one and only Jeff Hardy. After years of keeping the fans happy, Hardy finally decided to settle down. In 2010, he met Beth Britt at a club, and immediately the two hit it off. They married the year after and had two kids, Ruby Claire and Nera Quinn.

Tracy James – Road Dogg

Road Dogg’s popularity came about when he performed with tag-team partner Billy Gun in World Tag Team Championship. In real life, Brian Girard James is married to his gorgeous wife Tracy. The couple’s marriage was blessed with three children and is living an awesome family life.

Jess Watson – Xavier Woods

Xavier Woods, formerly Austin Watson, paved his way through the WWE rings and worked hard to earn his name and title. Most of his appearances can be seen in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Amidst building up his career, he’s also married to Jess Watson and both welcomed their son last 2017. 

Jana Perry – Mark Henry

Since the beginning of his wrestling career, heavyweight wrestler Mark Henry has kept his dominating presence in the WWE ring. Fans were never let down whenever the guy was put on the show. Behind this fandom, at home, he is Jana Perry’s husband and dad to two kids, Jacob and Joanna.

Abigail Rodriguez – Kalisto

To most wrestling fans, this name surely rings a bell. Kalisto or Emanuel Alejandro is one of the high-flyers in WWE. Some did compare him to the original man-in-mask, Rey Mysterio, but Kalisto made it to bring up his own name. At his peak, he married wife, Abigail Rodriguez.

Pamela Killings – R-Truth

Ronnie Killings, R-Truth as fans popularly know him, had major appearances in various wrestling organizations. Aside from joining the Attitude Era in WWE, he’s also seen in TNA. Although he already has a long way in this career, R-Truth has been married since April 7, 2011, to beautiful wife Pamela Killings. Just a couple of years after their marriage, the couple’s daughter was born. 

Colette Christie – Mick Foley

Before leaving his career as a professional wrestler, Mick Foley has wrestled in the ring using his name and various other characters. But, there’s more stability with his personal life. It was in the early 90s that Mick Foley married Colette Christie and later the couple had children; three sons and a daughter. 

Jessica Gousha – Al Snow

Better known in the ring as Al Snow, but Allen Ray Sarven in real life. Al Snow was best remembered in his appearances not only in WWE but also in Smoky Mountain Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling. Al Snow’s marriage with Jessica Gousha proves a third time’s a charm.

Loree Bischoff – Eric Bischoff

Eric Bischoff is more familiar to WWE fans not by his in-ring credentials, but by being behind the show scenes. Eric tied the knot with wife Loree Bischoof in the ‘80s. Since their marriage, Eric’s wife has been with him through thick and thin. They have two children together; Garett Bischoff, their son also performs in TNA wrestling.

Brenda Nair – Diamond Dallas Page

Wrestling fans would remember that Diamond Dallas Page got romantically involved with colleague Kimberly Page. They tied the knot in 1991 and had one child together. However, their marriage didn’t stand the test of time and it ended after almost 15 years. Just in 2015, Page announced his engagement to Brenda Nair which eventually turned into an intimate wedding. 

Ta-Rel Roche – Goldust

The famous wrestler who was known for his gold and black makeup, Goldust, also had his fair share of love stories. In the early ‘90s, he married his fellow WWE personality Teri Runnels, however, it didn’t last long. Only a few years after their separation, Goldust remarried and this time to Milena Martelloni but it didn’t work out as well. For the third time, Goldust finally found the woman he wanted to settle with that would last long and that’s with Ta-Rel Roche. 

Paula Sopp – Billy Gunn

In 1999, Billy Gunn reached an epic time of his wrestling career when he defeated X-Pac in King of the Ring Finals. A decade after that momentous show, he finally asked for his long-term girlfriend, Paula’s hand in marriage.

Jennifer Hudson – David Otunga

Pop legend Jennifer Hudson is probably one of the most famous women on this list. Turns out, not only her fans fell for her warming personality and talent, but also professional wrestler David Otunga. The couple instantly hit it off when they met and then had a child together. Both of their fans are still waiting to hear the wedding bells ring.

Becky Lynch – Seth Rollins

While Colby Lopez, known in the ring as Seth Rollins, already established his name in WWE, Becky Lynch is also leading it in the women’s wrestling entertainment. Lynch, also “The Man” upstage, later announced that she’s engaged to Rollins and that the couple is already planning to get married soon after.

Kaitlyn Frohnapfel – Drew McIntyre

Having the best of both worlds is rare for most, but Drew McIntyre is just enjoying the blessings in his life. His win in the Royal Rumble competition led to his major event in Wrestlemania taking over former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Aside from that, tying the knot with Kaitlyn Frohnapfel in 2016 is still keeping him inspired. 

Charlotte Flair – Andrade

Following dad, Ric’s footsteps would be such an understatement for how Charlotte Flair also ended up entertaining fans in the WWE ring. In her personal life, Charlotte might not have been married many times like her father, but she has certainly been tied more than once. After her short-lived marriages to Riki Johnson then Thomas Latimer, this time Charlotte fell in-love for fellow WWE star, Andrade. 

Angela Nissel – X-Pac

Sean Waltman, better known for his ring name X-Pac, also had a taste of love’s bad luck. He married at an early age of 19 to Terry Paulson, however, they broke up even after welcoming two kids. He then got romantically involved with WWE co-star Chyna but their relationship also didn’t last long. However, X-Pac didn’t hide his devastation upon learning of Chyna’s passing in 2016. Years later he found a new love in television writer and American author Angela Nissel.

Tonya – Ken Shamrock

When former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock joined WWE, wrestling fans worldwide lost their minds. Shamrock has a big contribution to why the Attitude Era was such a big hit. Along with his flourishing career, Shamrock has been married twice. He was first married to Tina Ramirez and a few years later had a divorce. The divorce led him to rekindle a romantic relationship with a childhood friend, Tonya. Their marriage blessed them with seven kids and 10 grandkids!

Harminder Kaur – The Great Khali

When The Great Khali, formerly Dalip Singh Rana, made his debut over a decade ago, he became the first Indian WWE Champion in wrestling entertainment history. Rana is also a model, actor, and is the husband of Indian actress Harminder Kaur. Kaur is best known for her roles in Indian movies, including Kambdi Kalaai. Interestingly, the couple were set up by their parents for traditional fixed marriage and still found happiness in each other.

Linda McMahon – Vince McMahon

This list wouldn’t be complete without WWE power couple, Vince and Linda McMahon. The couple has been married since the ‘60s and established their name in wrestling entertainment. Linda is, in fact, the WWE executive and plays a huge part in the success of the company. 

Veronica Rodriguez – Finn Balor

Finn Balor is probably the craziest and most talented of all the Irish wrestlers to have ever performed in the WWE rings. Although he displays havoc on camera, he has a stable personal life. Balor is recently married to the beautiful Fox Sports host, Veronica Rodriguez. 

Wendy Barlow – Ric Flair

If someone holds the record for the man with the most marriages in WWE, that is most probably Ric Flair. Flair was first married in 1971 to Leslie Goodman and their union blessed them with two kids. However, after 12 years it ended up in a divorce. Not long after that, he had his second marriage with Elizabeth Harrell. The couple didn’t last long as well and separated in 2006. Then two more failed marriages followed. This time, Flair tied the knot with his fifth wife, the professional tennis player, Wendy Barlow.

Kacy Catanzaro – Ricochet

Trevor Mann is known in professional wrestling entertainment as Ricochet. The wrestler is also in a relationship with another WWE co-star, this one to Kacy Catanzaro. Kacy has joined WWE after becoming famous in the television sports show American Ninja Warrior.  

AJ Lee – CM Punk

Here’s another one for the power couple list. AJ Lee and CM Punk were both at the peak of their respective weights in WWE when the two found affection for each other. It wasn’t long before the couple decided to tie the knot. Today, the two spend most of their time as husband and wife in Chicago after retiring from their wrestling career.

Jackie Gayda-Haas – Charlie Haas

All great things came about from Jackie Gayda and Charlie Haas’ marriage. The former WWE wrestlers turned couple, tied the knot in 2005. With four children later, Jackie and Charlie are still staying strong. In fact, they run a nutrition store in Texas that promotes custom-made Muscle Nutrition and Smoothies. Due to their impressive physiques, the Haas couple stands as ambassadors to their own business, especially Jackie after giving birth to four kids.

Meredith Whitney – John Layfield

Would you expect a wrestler such as John Layfield himself to be married to a stock analyst? Well, that’s exactly what happened. In 2003, Meredith Whitney met John Layfield, also known as Bradshaw while the two were working together on a Fox News program. Since then, the two got into a relationship and eventually married each other in 2005. They now live in their private residence in Bermuda.

Sarah Jade – Dave Bautista

Who wouldn’t recognize Drax the Destroyer from the famous movie franchise, Guardians of The Galaxy? What most fail to remember though, is that actor Dave Bautista was once wreaking havoc in the WWE rings. Bautista, or Batista as wrestler fans know him, took home numerous heavyweight titles throughout his wrestling career. He also took home pole dancer Sarah Jade after marrying her in October 2015. The couple is now always seen together whenever Batista has movie premieres.

Brandi Rhodes – Cody Rhodes

She could be what someone would define as multitalented. Brandi Rhodes, also known as Eden in the ring, is not only successful in her wrestling profession. She was also a famous television personality, businesswoman, figure skater, and news anchor. It was when she became WWE announcer that she first met Cody Rhodes and both knew it was love at first sight. Everything else was history as today the couple seems so inseparable.

Maryse Ouellet – The Miz

Marrying WWE Diva Maryse was probably what made The Miz’s life turn for the best. The couple tied the knot in 2014 and since then they’ve been displaying admiration for each other publicly through their social media posts. Although Maryse has retired from her wrestling career, she’s still happy being at the ringside cheering and supporting husband, The Miz. 

Sable – Brock Lesnar

Sable was one of the most talented female wrestlers in her time, being one of the first WWE Divas and spicing up the ring games during the Attitude era. When she and Brock Lesnar settled down in 2006, it was a secret. Nevertheless, the diva is now known as Rena Lesnar, and at the age of 50 and being ten years older than her husband, Sable is still slaying it with her stunning looks and great physique.  

Crystal Jacobs – Kane

Glenn Jacobs, also Kane to wrestling fans, possesses this devilish presence whenever he’s up in the ring. Because of his red and black mask, his horrific stunts, and atrocious pyrotechnics, everyone just couldn’t help but get wild. But behind these appearances, Kane has only got a soft spot for wife Crystal. The two have been married for over two decades now and are living happily with their two daughters. 

Michelle McCool – The Undertaker

Everyone was surprised how former WWE star Michelle McCool captured the heart of The Undertaker. For most of his career, the Phenom covered himself in such a mysterious personality. But after tying knots in 2010 with McCool, he started revealing some parts of his personal life. There were photos of them together during holidays, sports events, and even with their precious daughter. 

Maria Kanellis – Mike Bennett

Diva Maria Kanellis was one of the most charismatic WWE stars representing an independent party. Aside from that, model-singer Maria also manages her husband, Mike Bennett, also Mike Kanellis in the WWE ring. Years after being a free agent, Mike made his debut in Ring of Honor 2008.

Nattie Neidhart – Tyson Kidd

Nattie Neidhart and Tyson Kidd were both building up their careers in WWE and definitely established their names. They even teamed up together during a game. Being so often together, it wasn’t a shock that the co-stars turned into a couple. They’ve been together since 2001 and even with personal challenges, their love for each other stood the test of time. 

Beth Phoenix – Edge

One of the most distinguished names in the women’s wrestling entertainment is that of the beautiful Beth Phoenix’s. Being muscular and stronger than most of her female co-stars, Phoenix was still considered stunning and charismatic on or off the ring. That’s how WWE star Edge fell for the diva and the two finally tied the knot in 2016. 

Nikki Bella – John Cena

Nikki Bella, one of the Total Divas star, has been dating WWE superstar John Cena for quite some time already. Their relationship was in a limelight, especially to the media’s eyes, and was considered the “it” couple of the franchise. Nikki and John also have had their fair share of dramas throughout their relationship but, they overcame those and even got engaged.

Renee Young – Dean Ambrose

Dean Ambrose has had reached lots of achievements throughout his career in WWE, including being the longest-running WWE United States Champion of all time. However, one of his proudest moment would probably be when he dated Renee Young. The couple hit it off instantly and while Young was undeniably beautiful, she also has a striking sense of humor. Her personality might have been what made Dean pop off the most important question in their relationship that ended in wedding bells ringing.

Kori Campfield – Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston and Kori Campfield tied the knot in 2010. Since then, The King has shown off his beautiful wife on multiple occasions, especially during WWE events. The couple has been blessed with two kids together and when Kingston’s not on tour, the family spends their time in Tampa, Florida. 

Yep — that’s the last on the list! There’s no doubt what love can do for a couple’s relationship and profession. And for these wrestlers, their wives only made them better with what they do.