WifeyMania: The Fiercest and Most Fabulous Wives of the WWE
WWE is one of the most brilliant and entertaining sporting phenomena in history. Not only do the wrestlers involved treat us to incredible displays of athleticism and strength, but they also keep viewers enticed with the exciting storylines and ups and downs of their relationships. Nothing gets a wrestling fan more excited than their favorite wrestling feuds and romantic trysts. And sometimes, these love affairs spill outside of the ring—and the stars get married in real life.
Brie Bella – Daniel Bryan
Next up we have Brie Bella—one half of the ever-popular Bella sisters. Together, Brie and Nikki Bella have taken the wrestling world by storm—as well as the fashion, TV, and even the winemaking industries!
But when she’s not smacking down opponents in the ring, changing the scope of reality TV, or launching her latest brand, Bella is busying herself with another important job—her role as wife and mother.
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Bella has been married to fellow wrestler Daniel Bryan since 2014, and they recently welcomed their second child together.
Chelsea Green – Zack Ryder
Originally rising to fame on the Impact wrestling circuit as Laurel van Ness, this ring star is now better known by her real name Chelsea Green, which she performs under within the WWE’s SmackDown brand.
Green is well known for her high-profile feuds and on-screen antics, but the media has also been buzzing recently over her relationship and engagement to fellow wrestling star Zack Ryder.
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The two had been dating for about two years before putting a ring on it—congrats, guys!
Reby Sky – Matt Hardy
Reby Sky is the epitome of what you might call a multi-talented showbiz star. As well as leaving her indelible mark on the world of pro wrestling, she’s also a successful actress, model, dancer, and TV star!
And her husband Matt Hardy is equally high profile—best known for his time with WWE as one half of The Hardy Boyz, he has won two TNA World Heavyweight Championships and one ECW Championship.
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Sky and Hardy are a match made in heaven, and have been married since 2013.
Wanda Ferraton – Bill Goldberg
This is certainly one high-powered and super high energy couple!
Bill Goldberg is an absolute WWE legend, having made his name in the wrestling circuit before then branching out into movies.
It was on the set of horror movie Santa’s Slay that he met stuntwoman Wanda, and lo and behold, the super fit superstars fell in love, and they got married in 2005.
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Still going strong today, these two are undeniable proof that a couple that slays together, stays together!
Lizzie Karcher – Brian Myers
Lizzie Karcher is a true stunner in more ways than one. Not only is she somewhat of a lifestyle icon thanks to her inimitable fashion and unique style, but she has also dazzled one of the greatest sportsmen in the world—Brian Myers, aka WWE star Curt Hawkins!
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Hawkins is a two-time World Tag Team Champion, but that’s not even his proudest achievement. After tying the knot with Karcher in 2015, the happy couple welcomed a baby girl together. How adorable!
Lauren Hashian – The Rock
One of the best known names and faces to ever come out of WWE or the world of pro wrestling in general, is of course Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Even non wrestling fans are familiar with this guy, as he has become a Hollywood heavyweight in his own right.
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And that’s not the only area that he has achieved great success in life—he also has a famously happy marriage with wife Lauren Hashian. The gorgeous couple also welcomed a daughter, Jasmine, in 2015.
Linda Hogan – Hulk Hogan
Undoubtedly one of the greatest and most monumental figures in wrestling of all time, Hulk Hogan is probably THE most recognizable name and face from the entire industry.
And so it came as no surprise when he and his wife Linda became something of a reality TV sensation, starring alongside their children Nick and Brooke in the hit series Hogan Knows Best.
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Unfortunately, it looked that not everything behind the scenes was working out for the best, and the couple went their separate ways in 2007.
Naomi – Jimmy Uso
Ring star Naomi made a name for herself in both the WWE circuit and also on the show’s spin-off reality TV series Total Divas. She is well known as a super strong and sassy opponent, but that’s not the only string to her bow. She also once performed as a backup dancer for none other than Flo Rida!
Since 2014, she has also been married to fellow wrestling superstar Jimmy, and the two are super cute together.
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Despite their hard and hefty personas in the ring, it’s clear that married life has turned both of them into big softies behind the scenes.
Lana – Rusev
This sporting starlet’s real name is Catherine Perry, but she is better known by her ring name Lana. Since rising to fame through the WWE circuit, she has made a name for herself as a talented singer and dancer—even working as a backup dancer for stars such as Pink and Usher!
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As well as that, she came to prominence as the manager for wrestling kingpin Rusev—before taking their relationship to the next level. The two of them ended up falling in love and tied the knot in 2016. We wonder if Perry still takes the role of manager within their house!
Karen Jarrett – Jeff Jarrett
Sporting star Karen Jarrett has had her fair share of high-profile celebrity romances in the public eye.
She has been married to not one, but TWO wrestling megastars! After her marriage to WWE legend Kurt Angle came to an end, she fell for another ring star in the form of wrestler and producer Jeff Jarrett.
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The Jarretts both work in a variety of roles in the wrestling world these days, with Karen working as a consultant and Jeff turning his hand as a producer.
Naomi – Jimmy Uso
Ring star Naomi made a name for herself in both the WWE circuit and also on the show’s spin-off reality TV series Total Divas. She is well known as a super strong and sassy opponent, but that’s not the only string to her bow. She also once performed as a backup dancer for none other than Flo Rida!
Since 2014, she has also been married to fellow wrestling superstar Jimmy, and the two are super cute together.
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Despite their hard and hefty personas in the ring, it’s clear that married life has turned both of them into big softies behind the scenes.
Lana – Rusev
This sporting starlet’s real name is Catherine Perry, but she is better known by her ring name Lana. Since rising to fame through the WWE circuit, she has made a name for herself as a talented singer and dancer—even working as a backup dancer for stars such as Pink and Usher!
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As well as that, she came to prominence as the manager for wrestling kingpin Rusev—before taking their relationship to the next level. The two of them ended up falling in love and tied the knot in 2016. We wonder if Perry still takes the role of manager within their house!
Karen Jarrett – Jeff Jarrett
Sporting star Karen Jarrett has had her fair share of high-profile celebrity romances in the public eye.
She has been married to not one, but TWO wrestling megastars! After her marriage to WWE legend Kurt Angle came to an end, she fell for another ring star in the form of wrestler and producer Jeff Jarrett.
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The Jarretts both work in a variety of roles in the wrestling world these days, with Karen working as a consultant and Jeff turning his hand as a producer.
Renee Young – Dean Ambrose
Renee Young made her name on the WWE circuit as a TV presenter and host for the SmackDown brand, interviewing some of the biggest and best wrestlers of the moment.
One of her interview subjects was none other than Dean Ambrose, the longest-running WWE champion of all time.
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Sparks flew from their very first encounter, and the two went on to date for about three years before finally tying the knot. They make such a cute couple!
Jennifer Hudson – David Otunga
We all know Jennifer Hudson as the superstar singer and Oscar-winning actress, having risen to fame as a contestant on the third season of American Idol.
But did you know that she is also a WWE WAG?
That’s right! In 2007, she started dating legendary wrestler David Otunga, and the two got engaged the year after.
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The glam couple have since called it quits, but continue to co-parent their beloved son David Daniel Otunga, Jr., who was born in 2009.
Tamara Nash – Kevin Nash
Many of the most famous and successful wrestling marriages seem to be when both husband and wife are in the biz, but that’s not always the case.
Tamara Nash has been married to husband Kevin since 1998, since Kevin’s heyday as a well-known WWE champion.
They are still going strong even today, but one thing they don't share is the same career—Tamara has a much more down-to-earth job, as she works as a realtor!
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Clearly, married life out of the spotlight works pretty well for these two.
Sasha Banks – Sarath Ton
Sasha Banks is one of the biggest and baddest personalities out there on the WWE circuit today.
From working her way up to humble beginnings, to her celebrity family heritage with her cousin Snoop Dogg, Banks has truly made a name for herself with her unique charm and sassy attitude.
But what many people don't know is that she actually has a softer side, which especially comes out when we see her together with her beloved husband, Sarath Tom, better known by his WWE ring name Kid Makazi.
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Tom also works as a costume designer, sometimes helping his wife with her outfit designs! Cute!
Charlotte Flair – Andrade
Charlotte Flair is true WWE royalty, being the daughter of renowned wrestler Ric Flair, and going on to make her own name as a mega successful wrestler and the most decorated women’s champion of all time.
And it’s clear she’s keen to continue the tradition of keeping wrestling in the family, as she has also tied the knot with a fellow WWE star—none other than Andrade.
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Though Andrade was already a respected wrestler in his own right, his relationship with Flair certainly helped propel him to the center of the ring—in more ways than one.
Giovanna Yannotti – Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle’s first wife already made this list, but here he is with his second beloved bridge.
After the end of his first marriage, Angle found solace when he fell for the amazing Giovanna, Yannotti, after meeting her on the set of the movie End Game.
The happy couple tied the knot in 2012, and have since welcomed three children together.
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Yannotti is a successful actress, so she’s no stranger to Angel’s showbiz lifestyle.
Nia Jax – Josh Woods
Nia Jax is one of the most formidable and respected women wrestlers out there, and not just because of her amazing wrestling heritage.
As part of the Anoa’i dynasty, Jax can claim stars such as The Rock and Roman Reigns among her relations, but that hasn't stopped her making a name for herself all on her own.
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And she has also managed to find love in the ring—shacking up with fellow wrestler Josh Woods.