10 Most Controversial Wrestling Couples: Where Are They Now?

Romance blossoming between professional wrestlers isn't a surprise due to the amount of time they spend together on the road, and it has led to many popular couples being created. The likes of Mickie James and Nick Aldis or Bryan Danielson and Brie Bella have become fan favorites and ended up sticking together for the long haul.

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There is plenty to know about WWE Hall of Famer Lita and those she has dated throughout the years, both inside and outside the wrestling industry.

However, other relationships ended up being a lot more controversial for a variety of reasons. This is often because of issues in the relationship, with someone - or both of them acting poorly, which often leaves people shocked, with the people involved in all of those relationships all in different places.

10 The King Stood Up For His Partner

He Walked Out On WWE

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2000	2003	Both departing WWE

Jerry Lawler and Stacy Carter getting into a relationship certainly got people talking, and it was never smooth sailing for them. This was largely down to professional situations as WWE ended up releasing her as they decided to move on.

Lawler wanted to stick up for Carter, so he quit the company which turned the whole situation into a big problem, even though WWE eventually brought him back. He still works for WWE to this day, meanwhile, Carter is a realtor.

9 Drew McIntyre's Original Marriage

Things Didn't Last Between Them

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2010	2011	Domestic violence incident

Drew McIntyre is happily married right now, enjoying his life while performing at the highest level of the sport. However, his previous marriage ended up being controversial as he and former WWE Superstar Tiffany ended up getting divorced following a domestic violence charge.

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It was Tiffany who got charged at the time, and their relationship was a big talking point at the time. However, both have moved on with McIntyre now a top WWE Superstar, meanwhile Taryn Terrell (f.k.a Tiffany) retired in 2022.

8 Edge & Lita Got The Wrestling World Talking

Fans Were Left Stunned By Them

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
N/A	N/A	Got together in an affair

The relationship between Edge and Lita was one that people ended up being entertained by because they were a great heel couple on-screen. However, they were certainly controversial because they got together while Lita was in a relationship with Matt Hardy.

It's something that got people talking about them, and not positively. However, that didn't impact their legacies in the long run as they're two popular legends. Lita returned in 2023 to enjoy one more run inside the ring, meanwhile, Edge is now part of AEW.

7 Matt Hardy & Reby Get People Talking

They've Had Several Controversies

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2013	N/A	Battery

While Matt Hardy was innocent in his relationship with Lita, his eventual marriage to Reby Sky is one that came with plenty of controversy as well. The two of them both got arrested for assault and battery when they got into a fight with each other, which certainly brought negative attention.

Reby has also been well known for stirring things up online and has no problem sharing her opinions. However, they remain married and have four children with Matt still wrestling for AEW while Reby remains active on Twitch and TikTok.

6 A Power Couple Raised Eyebrows

People Didn't Expect Triple H & Stephanie McMahon

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2003	N/A	Family Dynamic

Not every wrestling relationship is controversial because somebody does something wrong, sometimes just the idea of certain people being together comes as a surprise. That was the case with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, which was controversial due to McMahon being the boss's daughter.

It was seen as an interesting move by Triple H, with many believing that it was all about him trying to get himself a better position in the company. However, now they have three children and remain together, proving it was true love. McMahon has stepped away from wrestling, meanwhile, Triple H runs the main roster creative.

5 The Texas Rattlesnake Acted Poorly

He Was Out Of Line

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2000	2003	Domestic Abuse

Steve Austin might be seen as a legend, but that doesn't mean he hasn't made mistakes and acted poorly. His relationship with Debra is an example of that as he was charged with misdemeanor assault, leaving his former wife with a busted nose during their scuffle.

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Austin ended up getting a year's probation as the two parted ways. He remains on a WWE legend's contract and dips his feet into television, particularly with content related to his ranch, while he continues selling his own beer. On the other hand, Debra completed a degree in Criminal Justice and still connects with wrestling fans at conventions.

4 Saraya Was Thrown Into Negative Spotlight

Her Relationship With Brad Maddox Had A Negative Impact

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
N/A	N/A	Private tapes leaked

The relationship between Brad Maddox and Saraya is one that went under the radar at the time it was happening, mainly because she was just building her name and he wasn't well known. Unfortunately, when private tapes of them together were leaked it quickly became a major controversy.

It hurt Saraya's life for a long time, which was unfortunate for her and for fans to see. Thankfully, she's come out on the other side and is back wrestling for AEW, meanwhile, Maddox has dipped his toes in acting.

3 A Forgotten Seth Rollins Relationship

Things Quickly Became Messy

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
N/A	N/A	Her WWE Exit

When fans think about Seth Rollins in a relationship it is Becky Lynch they go to, who he is now married to and has a child with. However, he does have a dating history and that includes Zahra Schreiber, who is a former WWE Superstar.

She was fired after it was revealed she had been sharing Nazi-related content, which is inappropriate for many reasons. She ended up dating Sonya Deville but has recently become a mother, while Rollins is the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

2 New Jack Crossed The Line

Terri Runnels Took Him To Court

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
N/A	N/A	New Jack sold explicit photos

New Jack and Terri Runnels ended up in a relationship for a year and a half, but it's one that ended controversially. This is because when they split up he ended up trashing her name, making claims about her having addiction issues while he also sold explicit photographs of her.

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It's something that Runnels got resolved in court, looking to bring an end to the situation. Nowadays, she has a Twitch and regularly appears at conventions, while New Jack unfortunately passed away in 2021.

1 Kimber Lee & Zachary Wentz Didn't Last

The Situation Was Serious

Married In	Divorced In	Controversy
2020	2022	Domestic Abuse Allegations

Kimber Lee and Zachary Wentz's relationship turned sour when they got divorced after she put out allegations that he had been domestically violent toward her. Meanwhile, she shared a photo of him doing a Nazi salute which ultimately led to WWE releasing Wentz, with the situation between the two becoming messy.

Lee has since admitted they both did things to each other, making it clear they were not a good fit. Nowadays, Lee chose to retire from wrestling in 2023, while Wentz is back competing for Impact Wrestling alongside Trey Miguel.