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Iconic Pro Wrestlers & Their Better Halves – What Are They Up To These Days?

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Ami Ciccone

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February 10, 2021

Jerry Lawler - Lauryn Laine McBride

Jerry, “The King” Lawler, has had a hell of a career in the WWE ring! Often named among the most charismatic people in the business, the man has made it clear that he wants to wrestle till his body gives up. But his recent bouts suggest that he won’t be going away anytime soon.

Among millions of people around the world, Lauryn Laine McBride was the one who successfully found a place in Lawler’s heart. While they have had many ups and downs, we have strong reasons to believe that their relationship is one meant to last.

Chris Jericho - Jessica Lockhart

Chris Jericho is a man of many talents! His abilities include rocking the stage with his bandmates from Fozzy, not to mention body slamming wrestlers who are nearly double his size. Surprisingly, even after three decades in the ring, his influence and dominance over WWE haven’t waned.

In all these years, the one person who has stood by Jericho is his wife Jessica Lockhart Irvine, whose name is etched in his hand. Now that the couple has three kids and three cats, there seems to be no turning back for these lovebirds!

Laurel Van Ness - Zack Ryder

After being in a relationship for two long years, in 2019, Laurel Van Ness finally announced her engagement with fellow wrestler Zack Ryder a.k.a Matthew Cardona. Both have the WWE to thank since it is the arena that brought them together in the first place.

Laurel entered the ring under the name of Jaida in 2014 and instantly became a sensation in the All-Star Wrestling and Impact Wrestling events. She did leave wrestling for a brief period but made a comeback with NXT and SmackDown matches amidst much fanfare.

Jimmy Uso - Naomi

They say that a couple’s personal and professional lives should never get intertwined, but Jimmy Uso and Naomi are hell-bent on changing this! Not only did these two feature as a tag-team, but they also went on to become one of the most popular couples in the circuit.

We might be tempted to say that Naomi was Jimmy’s lady-luck, but the fact remains that he was born to be a wrestler! Coming from the Anoa’i clan, his father Rikishi and brother Joshua were instrumental in making The Usos a force to reckon with for any competitor.

Galina Becker - Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns and Galina Becker’s love story is one for the books! They met each other at a time when the former was a football player in the Georgia Tech college team, and by 2014, they were a married couple.

While not much changed in Roman’s personal life, there was a seismic shift in his professional life when he decided to make the switch from the CFL to WWE. In all fairness, this was expected since he is from the famous Anoa’i family - the ones who have given us five generations of wrestlers!

Randy Orton - Kimberly Kessler

In what was 'a dream coming true' for Kimberly Marie Kessler, she and her idol Randy Orton fell in love with each other. Despite being a huge star, Orton was afraid of approaching her when they met for the first time in New York. Eventually, sparks flew between them, and Kessler went from being a fan club member to the star's lawfully wedded wife!

Now, the 'RKO' master and the youngest World Heavyweight Champion is on the verge of achieving greater heights as both wrestler and actor. Without a doubt, Orton has come a long way from his hometown of St. Louis after wrapping his career as a US Marine.

CM Punk - AJ Lee

CM Punk might be doing well for himself as a commentator for Cage Fury Fighting Championships, but that was not where he started. He entered the WWE ring bringing in experience from the world of TNA and Ring of Honor. By the end of the decade, the man ran out of shelf space for his winner's belts!

Along the way, he met the love of his life, AJ Lee, and fell head over heels for her almost instantly. Unfortunately for their fans, the adorable couple stopped wrestling soon after getting hitched.

Sean Michaels - Rebecca Curci

In what came as a beautiful yet ironic revelation, Rebecca Curci broke millions of hearts by announcing her engagement with none other than Sean ‘Heartbreak Kid’ Michaels! Much to everyone’s surprise, the two got secretly married in Las Vegas’s Graceland Wedding Chapel with just an Elvis impersonator to officiate.

Earlier, Michaels was married to Theresa Wood when he was with ‘The Rockers,’ but unfortunately, they split due to reasons unknown. Ever since Curci came into his life, he has been breaking record after record, and more recently, etched his name in the WWE Hall of Fame.

 

Johnny Gargano - Candice LeRae

Even before making his entry into WWE, Johnny Gargano was well known for his exploits in the Dragon Gate and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla circuits. With his prowess, he managed to be a part of the biggest pay-per-view events while managing to become the first-ever NXT Triple Crown Champion.

Amidst all this, in 2016, Gargano made it to the news once again when he got hitched to Candice LeRae, a former member of the World’s Cutest Tag Team. While the couple is already wreaking havoc in tag-team events, we’ll have to wait and watch if they can win titles together.

Jack Swagger - Catalina Hager

Jack Swagger indeed lives up to his name, doesn’t he? The ‘Inner Circle’ member is among the handful of people who made it big in MMA and WWE. In fact, he has way too many accolades for a person who hasn’t touched the forty mark!

While Jack is famous for upping the ante, he created a furor when he announced his relationship with former Maxim and FHM model Catalina Hager. With the couple welcoming two children now, we can rest assured that Jack and Catalina are in it for the long haul.

Cody Rhodes - Brandi Rhodes

Brandi Rhodes began her WWE career going by the name Eden Stiles working as a ring announcer for Florida Championship Wrestling. During this period in her life, she met her husband Cody Rhodes during an interview, and the pair hit it off immediately.

The couple exchanged vows in 2013, but Brandi's time at WWE came to a halt after Cody exited the company in 2016, proving how loyal and dedicated she is to her family. In 2020 the family announced that they were expecting their first child, and we are guessing the wrestling world will eventually embrace the little one too someday.

Xavier Woods - Jess Watson

Better known as Xavier Woods, Austin Watson started his professional wrestling career in TNA back in 2007. His time there saw him make some serious tag team partnerships such as The Truth and Sonjay Dutt cementing his legacy in the wrestling world.

In three years, he debuted in WWE and his time there saw his popularity rise. He's currently in a trio stable with Big E and Kofi Kingston, which has taken well with fans. Yet nothing compares to the partnership he has with his wife Jess Watson, with whom Xavier tied the knot in 2015 as she supports and adores him more than any team member ever will.

Mike Kanellis - Maria Kanellis

Michael Bennet began his wrestling career in the independent circuit, and in 2017, he joined his wife Maria Kanellis in WWE. Here, he adopted his wife's maiden name as his stage-name giving rise to Mike Kanellis.

Since his independent circuit days, Maria, who has been with Mike, is no slouch either; her time with WWE has seen her win the WWE 24/7 championship belt. Besides wrestling, she is an actress, singer, and model who made it to Playboy back in 2008. The couple got married in2014, and their beautiful union has blessed them with two kids.

John Layfield - Meredith Whitney

John Bradshaw Layfield is a name that causes any wrestling fan to cringe as this fellow really pushed our buttons. However, John wasn't always the wealthy crafty businessman we saw on screen, starting out as Bradshaw during the attitude era in WWE; a period which saw him win several belts and gain some recognition.

In 2005 Mr. Layfield made a pretty good life investment by tying the knot with his wife Meredith Whitney, who has a reputation of her own. Meredith's reputation as an uncanny financial expert precedes her having predicted several major economic trajectories in her career.

Kurt Angle - Giovanna Yannotti

Kurt Angle's braggadocio is something many wrestlers try to copy, but few can match up to. The Olympic medalist got his professional debut in 1996 at WWE, a position he didn't take very lightly as he managed to climb up the ranks pretty quickly in a year.

Angle's performances would earn him a spot on both TNA and WWE's hall of fame. Equally lucky in love, in 2012, Kurt married Giovanna Yannoti; just a year before his first induction. Giovanna turned out to be something of a good luck charm for the athlete. As Kurt's star continues to rise, the happy couple is busy raising their four children.

Booker T - Sharmell Sullivan

Booker T is one of the most iconic wrestlers of his time, mostly known for his iconic dreadlocks and incorporation of dance moves in his fighting style. His time at WCW is arguably his peak period as he holds the most decorated wrestler's title in the franchise's history.

Booker is currently signed to WWE, where he happens to have taken a seat at the sidelines as a commentator, but he seems to be doing pretty well there too. T's family consists of 3 children and his wife, Sharmell Sullivan, whom he married sometime in 2005 after dating for five years.

Triple H - Stephanie McMahon

Paul Levesque, better known as Triple H, and his wife Stephanie McMahon are probably the most iconic pair in wrestling history. Their relationship began in 2000, and they got married after dating for three years.

Paul gained fame and notoriety in the ring after forming the group D-Generation X in the '90s, which went on to win several belts. He got inducted into the WWE hall of fame in 2019 as part of that ensemble, yet despite that, he still makes occasional ring appearances. On the other hand, Levesque's wife is currently the CBO of WWE and her drive and passion know no bounds.

Edge - Beth Phoenix

Adam Joseph Copeland, aka Edge, is a wrestler who needs no introduction since his adventures on and off the ring are quite something. He is arguably the most accomplished wrestler of Smackdown, and his title roster is nothing to scoff at.

Copeland began his career unofficially wrestling for WWE in 1996, but his skill and talent managed to get him on the main roster by 1999. However, he announced his retirement after injuring his neck in 2011, but he made a surprise return in 2020. During the hiatus, Edge even started a family with Beth Phoenix, a decorated wrestler herself, making theirs a noteworthy union.

Rusev - Lana

Rusev and Lana make for a power couple that is rivaled only by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. At some point, this iconic duo was manager and client as Lana managed her soon-to-be current husband when they both got called to the WWE roster in 2014.

On the other hand, Lana was quite successful in her career as a singer and an actress before stepping into the wrestling world as a manager. It wasn't long before she stepped into the ring herself, and we can't help but wonder how someone can be so good at so many things.

Matt Hardy - Reby Sky

Matt Hardy is the master of personas and rebranding. Starting as one half of The Hardy Boys, a team he was in with his real brother Matt's career was on the rise, especially in the tag team division.

However, when he went solo, people were quite skeptical, but Hardy proved everyone wrong by creating several personas that have managed to maintain his relevancy to date. Matt married his current wife, Rebecca Reyes, in 2013. Reyes is better known as Reby Sky in the ring. It seems the WWE does a better job than cupid when it comes to matchmaking, as the number of ring marriages is quite impressive.

Hulk Hogan - Jennifer McDaniel

When talking of successful wrestlers, it is impossible to miss out on Hulk Hogan's name. He was the shining star of WWE, and very few had the skill like him. Today, Hogan may be retired, but success has not left his side as he has his own reality TV series.

Another reason he was in the news was for marrying Jennifer McDaniel, who happens to be twenty-one years younger than him. Well, they make the age gap look just fine. She is a makeup artist by profession and definitely a heart stealer. We bet Hogan will agree!

Brie Bella - Daniel Bryan

We wonder if coming from the same profession did the magic or was it their chemistry. Famous wrestlers Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan married in 2004 after dating for a while. The duo has beautiful children and is known to be one happy family.

Brie is a retired professional wrestler who now enjoys her onscreen space. She has featured in several films and music videos, which have won her admiration from all her fans. Meanwhile, hubby Daniel is still signed to the iconic WWE. We must say, these two have struck an amazing balance between work and personal life.

Taya Valkyrie - Johnny Mundo

Not many people know, but Mundo left his wrestling career in 2011 and donned the actor and filmmaker's hat. He made a mark on both small and big screen, giving some excellent content to the audiences. The love of his life is Taya Valkyrie, who is still pursuing wrestling, and we have to commend her for her skill. Well, of course, she is also a model and a fitness competitor.

Taya and Mundo's two-year relationship blossomed into a marriage, and their fans were the happiest! They are another wrestler couple that makes relationships look like a cakewalk. Don't you think so too?

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - Lauren Hashian

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson needs no introduction! He impressed all the wrestling fans when he was active in the ring, and now he leaves all of us impressed with his work in the movies. We all are big fans of his roles in San Andreas, The Fate of the Furious and cannot wait to see his upcoming performances.

Not just his career, but his personal life is a happy one too! He tied the knot with Lauren Hashian and has two gorgeous children with her. Cupid has done a fab job for Dwayne by bringing Lauren into his life!

Stone Cold Steve Austin - Kristin Austin

Kristin Austin is the beautiful partner of retired wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin. Even though she is a private person, she has had a sudden increase in her fanbase, thanks to being married to a well-known celebrity. We hear the couple share a brilliant bond and are head over heels for each other.

Steve's journey from the ring to the movie sets has been an incredible one. He was last seen in the documentary Undertaker: The Last Ride and seems to have found his heart in the entertainment industry. More success and joy to you, Sir!

Rey Misterio - Angie Gutierrez

Known as the most impressive cruiserweight, Rey Mysterio has always been a master of his wrestling skills. Apart from leaving and returning to WWE, Rey has been busy with other things as well. Not many people are aware, but this talented wrestler has also been featured in a movie and has rapped songs.

Did you know his life partner, Angie Gutiérrez? She is an actress who appeared in Lucha Underground and WWE. The duo tied the knot in 1996 and have been rock solid in their relationship. We hope Rey has both a happy marriage and a blooming career!

Sting - Sabine Glenn

To know that Sting has won over 25 wrestling championships is not a surprise to anyone! It has not been easy for him especially going through a severe injury that eventually turned into retirement. Currently, you will spot him in interviews and conventions discussing different topics.

Who happens to be his support system through it all? His other half Sabine Glenn! The lovely couple has been married since 2015 and is making their marriage work like magic. Paparazzi sure loves clicking them together, and why wouldn't they? Both Sting and Glenn give the cutest poses to the shutterbugs!

Bret Hart - Stephanie Washington

A member of the Hart wrestling family, but the one to steal the show; none-other-than Bret Hart! He may be retired today, but his fans still talk about his victories. After bidding farewell to the world of wrestling, Bret set foot into the entertainment industry and gave writing a shot too! He tied the knot with the gorgeous Stephanie Washington in 2010 and have been each other's rock since then.

What we would love are some tips on handling a relationship as fine as Bret does. Till then, we can keep guessing the secret behind his successful marriage with Washington! Any guesses?

Trish Stratus - Ron Fisico

Did you know Trish Stratus was married to bodybuilder Ron Fisico? If not, then this happens to be your fun fact for today! The pair are high school sweethearts and a fine example of true love, something not seen often nowadays!

After retirement from wrestling, Trish has been active as a fitness expert, actor, and interviewee. Oh, did we mention that she also owns a yoga studio? Be it then or now, she has seen immense success, fame and has been lucky in love. What else does one need for happiness?

Lex Luger - Unknown

We best know Lex Luger as the retired professional wrestler, who had some jaw-dropping skills to showcase. His talent was not just limited to the ring as he is also a bodybuilder, television producer, and football player.

His career may have been fruitful, but on the personal front, his separation with wife Peggy Fulbright was certainly a big blow for him. Lex has kept his personal life under wraps since then, and we lack information on his current status. Let us hope he finds the one sooner or later in life unless he already has!

 

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