When Love Gets Complicated in WWE

3 Times Superstars Faced Real Trouble Over Relationships

In the world of professional wrestling, storylines often blur the lines between fiction and reality. But sometimes, real-life relationships inside WWE have led to serious drama — on and off screen. From backstage tension to personal fallout, there have been moments where romance became more than just a headline.

Here’s a look at three occasions when WWE Superstars faced trouble because of dating fellow performers — situations that drew attention beyond the ring.

A Love Triangle That Turned Personal

One of the most infamous backstage stories involved Matt Hardy and Lita. The pair were dating when Lita began a relationship with Hardy’s close friend Adam Copeland (Edge). The fallout was raw — Hardy’s real-life emotional response became fodder for years of wrestling lore and strained friendships.

This wasn’t a scripted WWE feud. It was trust broken in real life, played out in an industry where personal and professional worlds collide. The emotional fallout lingered long after their matches ended.

Relationships That Hurt Careers and Reputations

Another well-known case centered around Enzo Amore and Liv Morgan. The two were a real-life couple during their time in WWE, but the relationship ended publicly and controversially after accusations of cheating — a storyline that spilled over into real-world perception and social media discussion.

While Amore’s exit from WWE involved other factors as well, the public nature of their breakup was one of the moments that fans referenced when debating his departure and legacy.

When Romance Conflicts With Friendship

Some relationship issues have even sparked personal complaints outside WWE programming, with enough intensity that fans and insiders alike took notice online. In a recent social media reference to past WWE gossip, some fans recalled incidents where a wrestler was accused of “breaking up a friend’s marriage.”

Whether exaggeration or truth, these kinds of stories underscore how interconnected the wrestling world can be — and how personal relationships among Superstars sometimes become public conversations.

Why It Matters

WWE Superstars spend years traveling, training, and performing together — often living in close quarters under high pressure. That environment can intensify both romantic attraction and fallout. Sometimes, partnerships thrive; other times, they complicate careers and friendships.

In a business where personal narrative often fuels professional opportunity, the line between on-screen drama and off-screen reality can be razor thin.