Get in the Ring and Learn About the Love Lives of WWE Stars

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WWE personalities can’t shake off a profound sense of gratitude, which stems from finding their soulmates. For example, Gail Kim, who recently celebrated her 13th wedding anniversary with Robert Irvine, expressed her feelings on Instagram: “Happy 13th wedding ANNIVERSARY to my rock and inspiration @chefirvine… You make me spicier, bring all the flavor to my life, and give me the heat when I need it. Love you now and forever.” Similarly, Brie Garcia (formerly known as Brie Bella), who parted ways with the WWE in 2023, celebrated her 11th wedding anniversary with Bryan Danielson (also known as Daniel Bryan) last month: “11 years with you has been my greatest joy in life!! Love you so much SweetFace. Happy Anniversary.

It’s fair to say that Lauren Hashian is Dwayne Johnson’s pillar of strength, as they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary last August. The actor often expresses his daily gratitude for having such a companion, stating on Oprah’s Master Class in 2015: “I am so thankful every day to have someone like that by my side, someone I can walk through this world with.” They are also parents to daughters Jasmine and Tiana together, while he shares daughter Simone with his former wife Dany Garcia.

Have you ever pondered over the journey of certain wrestling duos transitioning from the wrestling arena to becoming spouses? If so, delve deeper into the romantic lives of various WWE personalities and alumni, uncovering tales about how some found their perfect partners – read on!

In simpler terms, John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh’s encounter in 2019 was pure fate or destiny. As John shared on an episode of The Drew Barrymore Show in 2024, they both found themselves in unexpected places that day. John had initially wanted to watch the Super Bowl at home because he didn’t want to jinx his favorite team, but a friend convinced him to go out. Shay, on the other hand, was in an area of town she rarely visits due to some unplanned international guests. It was by chance that they crossed paths.

John mentioned that there was an instant attraction between them, but it wasn’t until they had lengthy, honest conversations about life that they realized they were meant for each other. They got married in 2020. John explained that the attraction was strong, and after those discussions, he felt like he had found his best friend, someone who truly understood him.

Prior to Shay, John was engaged to Nikki Garcia. Their relationship was documented on their reality shows, Total Divas and Total Bellas, shared by Nikki and her twin sister Brie Garcia. However, the couple split in 2018 after six years together due to differences over starting a family. Nikki wanted children, while John did not. This became a major point of contention in their relationship.

Approximately a year following Nikki (also known as Nikki Bella) and John’s separation, she started dating Artem Chigvintsev, her dance partner from Dancing With the Stars in 2017. The Total Divas star and dancer welcomed their son Matteo in July 2020 and got married in Paris two years later. However, just days after celebrating their second wedding anniversary, Artem was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Nikki subsequently filed for divorce in September, but the Napa County District Attorney Office decided not to file criminal charges against Artem based on the investigation.

Nikki and Artem then exchanged dueling restraining orders, each accusing the other of being aggressive and denying the other’s allegations. But in November 2024, they both withdrew the restraining orders and settled their divorce, with Nikki’s representative stating that they wanted “to move on with their lives and effectively co-parent their son.”

However, Nikki has since ventured back into dating, as she mentioned during a May 2025 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, saying, “I went on some dates, not quite ready for it yet, but I put myself out there.

Brie (also known as Brie Bella) and Daniel (a.k.a Bryan Danielson) initially met and developed their relationship within the context of a storyline in the ring. As Daniel explained to PW Mania in 2013, they really connected off-screen, and their romantic relationship began shortly before their on-screen storyline concluded.

In 2014, the couple made their red carpet debut as a couple and later got married. They have since shared glimpses of their personal lives with fans through shows like TopMob’s Total Divas and Total Bellas. In May 2017, they welcomed their first child, daughter Birdie, followed by the birth of their second son, Buddy, in August 2020.

From the start of their relationship, Brie felt that Daniel would be her lifelong partner. She shared this sentiment with Health magazine in 2019, stating, “As our relationship became more serious, I just knew. I was deeply in love with him, but could see past the initial infatuation and understand that he would make me a happy wife and an excellent father. He’s one of the nicest people on earth, and he treats me like royalty. Even during difficult times, Bryan and I talk to each other as friends and avoid saying hurtful things, which allows us to work through our challenges.

Encountering Lauren Hashian wasn’t originally part of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s plans. At that time, he was in the midst of his divorce from producer Dany Garcia, with whom he shares daughter Simone. However, destiny seemed to have a different plan.

Dwayne once shared that when he first met Lauren, who was an event planner at the time, at a party for his movie The Game Plan in 2007, he immediately thought she was stunning. Coincidentally, both of them were going through breakups. As Dwayne put it, “When you’re not looking for something, the power of the universe kind of takes over.”

The couple went on to start a family, welcoming daughter Jasmine in December 2015 and her little sister Tiana in April 2018. They got married in Hawaii in August 2019. During their wedding vows, as seen in a video shared by the couple for their first anniversary, Lauren said, “We’ve created two beautiful girls. Look at our beautiful world.” The Rock affectionately referred to her as his “mate to my soul.

Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Maryse Mizanin can express gratitude to the WWE for facilitating their meeting. They first encountered each other at the 2006 WWE Diva Search competition, where he served as a host and she was a contestant. In his Instagram post from 2021, The Miz recalled that moment, saying, “I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her… It wasn’t just her physical beauty that captivated me. It was the way she moved, talked (even though I didn’t understand her words at the time, I could listen to her voice for hours), and her overall presence was flawless.” They tied the knot in 2014, and in 2018 they revealed that they were expecting their first child, who was born in March 2018. Their second daughter arrived in September 2019. The couple offered a glimpse into their lives through their show Miz & Mrs, which debuted in 2018. Whether inside or outside the ring, they continue to encourage and support each other. In an Instagram post dedicated to The Miz’s birthday in October 2024, Maryse wrote, “You are the most affectionate, considerate, and entertaining person I know! You bring so much joy and positive energy to our family and the world.

The heartwarming tale of how Gail Kim and Robert Irvine became an item is simply perfect. They initially met at the wrestling event SummerSlam in 2009, where Robert was preparing a meal for his TV show ‘Dinner Impossible’. He needed to cook for a VIP party and create 20 appetizer dishes named after wrestling moves, and Gail was one of the wrestlers who assisted him on that day. As fate would have it, they hit it off and the rest, as they say, is history.
Three years later, in 2012, Robert—who has children Annalise and Talia from a previous relationship—and Gail exchanged vows. The secret to their successful marriage, according to Robert, lies in clear communication and direction. He explained in an interview with People magazine in 2023 that if they don’t communicate effectively, it could lead to issues similar to those in a business setting. They over-communicate, and Gail is the better communicator between the two of them.
Remarkably, Robert shared that he and Gail rarely argue. “We’re very blessed,” he said. “We both have great jobs and a wonderful marriage.

The tale unfolds about how Ryan Cabrera crossed paths with Alexa Bliss, an incident that turned out to be a misunderstanding in 2020. As Alexa shared on ‘The Bellas Podcast’ that year, it was a rumor that they were dating which sparked their interaction. A fan noticed Ryan liking some of her tweets and created an Instagram post suggesting they were dating, tagging everyone in the company.

However, the athlete and the singer had not even met at that point. Miz, who is friends with Ryan, called him and asked if he was dating Alexa Bliss. Ryan, confused, responded that he didn’t know what an Alexa Bliss was. They then started chatting without having met in person yet.

Afterward, Ryan invited Alexa to one of his concerts in Orlando. Despite this, she declined his invitation for dinner and drinks afterward. However, they became close friends soon after, a friendship that eventually blossomed into a relationship. Alexa remarked that Ryan was very patient and persistent with their friendship.

They got married in April 2022 and welcomed their daughter Hendrix at the end of the following year.

After the two-year relationship between Stacy Keibler and George Clooney ended, she confirmed her romance with Jared Pobre on Instagram in later months. In 2019, she shared with Fit Pregnancy that she felt ready to marry and there was no one else she’d rather share this journey with. The couple tied the knot in 2014. Prior to meeting, both Stacy and Jared had informed their parents they didn’t expect to get married or have children. However, when you find the right person, everything alters. Their lives transformed when they grew from a duo to a family of five, welcoming daughter Ava in 2014, son Bodhi in 2018, and daughter Isabella in 2020. Fast forward to 2023, Stacy and Jared are still together, as he expressed on Instagram, “I never imagined I’d one day be married to a stunning WWE Hall of Fame icon!

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2025-05-31 13:17