In the wrestling business, it's not surprising to see athletes dating someone in the same profession. Being on the road all the time, these wrestlers get to know each other better and romantic relationships may ensue.
Throughout the years, there's been plenty of real life wrestling couples. From Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, these relationships are well known in the wrestling community. However, there's also been some other wrestling pairs that fans would be shocked to know were together. For today's article, let's take a look at some real life wrestling couples that fans may have forgotten.
10 Tyler Breeze & Audrey Marie
Tyler Breeze met his wife Audrey Marie when they were in WWE's developmental territory FCW. The two bonded as they trained together and before long sparks flew. Tyler and Audrey's were primed to become big stars with both of them winning championships. However, in May 2013, Audrey was released from WWE. But that didn't affect her relationship with Tyler, who continued working for the company. In September 2016, the two married. While Audrey is no longer in the wrestling business, she's supportive of her husband, who is tearing it up in NXT.
9 Bobby Lashley & Kristal Marshall
These day Bobby Lashley is kayfabe married to Lana on Monday Night RAW. But in real-life he dated former WWE Diva Kristal Marshall. Bobby and Kristal began dating during his first WWE run back in 2007. Shortly after their relationship began, the couple left the company. Kristal would work briefly with Bobby in TNA, but their onscreen storyline came to an end when the couple decided to exit the promotion. They were engaged for several years, but never married. They eventually split, but remain good friends as they co-parent their two children.
8 Beth Phoenix & CM Punk
Beth Phoenix is happily married to WWE star Edge, with whom she has two daughters. But before Edge she dated another wrestler. From 2010 to 2012, Phoenix dated WWE star CM Punk. The two were often photographed arriving to the arena or getting coffee together. Phoenix even moved to Chicago as her and Punk's relationship became serious However, they broke up in early 2012. Beth and Punk's break-up wasn't amicable, and Punk had some harsh words for his ex. A few months after her split with Punk, Beth became involved with Edge.
7 Charlie Haas & Jackie Gayda
Tough Enough season two winner Jackie Gayda met her husband Charlie Haas when they were paired together on Smackdown. Jackie became a manager for Charlie and his tag partner Rico. Eventually, a romance brewed on and off screen for the couple.
They married in 2005, shortly after their release from WWE. The couple wrestled on the independent circuit for a couple of years before deciding to step away from the business. These days, the couple lives in Texas with their four children. In 2008, they opened a nutritional shop in Frisco.
6 Cody Rhodes & Layla El
Way before Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi wrestling's power couple, he dated another wrestler. When he with WWE, Cody began dating former Women's Champion Layla El. Reports about the couple began in 2009 when they were photographed arriving to the arena together. Cody and Layla dated for almost two years before breaking up in 2011. Cody married Brandi Rhodes in September 2013, and together they've taken the wrestling business by storm with the creation of AEW. As for Layla El, she married former WWE wrestler Ricky Ortiz in December 2015, shortly after her retirement from wrestling.
5 Kelly Kelly & Test
Former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly began dating WWE star Test shortly after joining the company in 2006. Despite their eleven-year age difference, the couple was in love. However, after nearly three years together they split up in 2009. A few weeks later on March 13th, Test passed away. Kelly was heartbroken by his death. Years later, on an episode of Kelly's show WAGS, she met with Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry, who claimed to contact Test's spirit. Tyler told Kelly that Test loved her and was happy she was moving on with her life.
4 Alicia Fox & Wade Barrett
Alicia Fox's life is an open book. The star has been very open with some of her personal struggles, including her past relationship with former WWE star Wade Barrett. When she was on Total Divas, Alicia confirmed that she was once in a relationship with Wade. In one episode, Alicia and Wade discussed their problems, and finally found some closure following their split. According to Alicia, the reason for their break up was that Wade wasn't an emotional person and couldn't understand her feelings. Despite their split, Alicia and Wade continue to remain friends.
3 AJ Lee & Jay Lethal
Long before she married CM Punk, AJ Lee dated ROH and TNA star Jay Lethal. AJ met Jay in 2007 when she began pursuing a career in wrestling. Jay helped train AJ and before long the two started dating. Photos from early in their relationship showed the two in love as they enjoyed a vacation on the beach.
After several years together, the couple split up not too long after AJ joined WWE. AJ would go on to have a successful career in WWE. In June 2014, she married CM Punk, and the couple has since retired from the business.
2 Zack Ryder & Tenille Dashwood (Emma)
Back when she was wrestling for WWE under the ring name Emma, Tenille Dashwood was in a relationship with Zack Ryder. They began dating sometime in 2015 and often posted photos together on Instagram. They were often seen out visiting amusement parks in Florida or hanging out with friends. Tenille even posed for a photo with Zack following his Intercontinental Championship win at Wrestlemania 32.
The pair broke up in 2016, which stunned fans who thought the two were a cute couple. Zack began dating wrestler Chelsea Green in January 2017, and they became engaged April 2019.
1 CM Punk & Lita
CM Punk has been with a few female wrestlers in the past. One of his most famous ex-girlfriends is former WWE star Lita. The former WWE Women's Champion and the straightedge superstar seemed like the perfect couple due to their love of wrestling and punk rock.
They first started dating in 2009, but broke up in 2010. In 2011, they got back together, however they broke up in September 2013. Afterwards Punk began dating AJ Lee, whom he married in June 2014. As for Lita, she's single and spends her time traveling the world with her dog Kenz.