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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tammy Lynn Sytch to Sable: 5 WWE female wrestlers accused of cheating on their husbands
WWE is home to famous wrestlers, whose personalities and on-screen presence appear larger than life. But like everyone else, they too encounter real-life problems behind the curtain. A host of professional wrestlers have gained notoriety for being unfaithful to their husbands. Here's a look at five WWE female stars known for such cheating scandals: Sable was a big name during the WWE's Attitude Era. She was famously married to fellow wrestler Marc Mero from 1994 to 2004. Following her return to professional wrestling in 2003 after a brief hiatus, she began an affair with Brock Lesnar while she was still married. Due to cultural differences, her divorce from Mero was delayed, and the couple ultimately parted ways in 2004. After a scandalous relationship with Lesnar, she exchanged vows with him in 2006. The couple went on to welcome two kids together. Sunny was the first Diva WWE had in the early 1990s. She exhibited both confidence and looks. She had many admirers, one of whom was Shawn Michaels. The pair allegedly began seeing each other behind the scenes while she was in a serious relationship with wrestler Chris Candido. Candido did not believe rumours about his then-wife cheating on him at that time. It was later alleged that she may have also had links to wrestlers like Davey Boy Smith, Raven, Ahmed Johnson, and Sabu. However, Sunny eventually admitted to cheating on Candido more than once. Also Read: John Cena stands by his love for former controversial WWE boss Vince McMahon: 'Entitled to have an emotional connection' Lita was one of the top women in WWE in the early 2000s as part of the Women's Revolution. She was in a highly publicised relationship with Matt Hardy while they were a Team Xtreme duo. But in 2005, Lita famously had an affair with Edge (born Adam Copeland) when Matt Hardy was injured. When the news about the affair broke, Lita's relationship with Hardy ended. Over the years, Hardy and Edge developed a rivalry, with WWE highlighting their scandal. Melina, a former Divas and Women's Champion, once famously dated fellow wrestler John Morrison (AKA Johnny Nitro). While they were always seen together both in and out of the ring, it was rumoured that Melina cheated on Morrison with Batista. This caused a strain in their relationship as Morrison allegedly took a break from their relationship at the time. However, some reports claim that the alleged affair caused them to ultimately part ways. Lisa Marie Varon, famously known as Victoria, was married to Lee Varon from 1994 to 2015. Amid her growing fame, she notoriously had an affair with John Cena. The 54-year-old eventually called it quits with Lee.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 WWE female wrestlers who cheated on their husbands
WWE boasts extraordinary and larger-than-life superstars who reach incredible levels of fame. However, behind those alluring images, these celebrities are just like ordinary people and go through the same situations as everyone in their day-to-day lives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now WWE superstars have been involved in high-profile romantic relationships. But there have been a few names who have not been faithful to their partners that have come into the limelight. Several WWE superstars have been unfaithful to their partners and husbands despite their larger-than-life personas. Here are the top five female superstars from WWE who were found to be unfaithful to their partners and husbands: 1. Sable Sable was one of the prominent female WWE superstars of the . After her first run ended in controversy, Sable returned to WWE in 2003. During that period, she is known to have cheated her husband, Marc Mero, with Brock Lesnar. She became romantically involved with the upcoming top star, Brock Lesnar. Sable was already married to former WWE star Marc Mero since 1994. The former divorced Marc Mero in 2004 and went on to marry Lesnar in 2006. 2. Tammy Lynn Sytch (Sunny) Sunny, known as the first WWE Diva, was popular for her bold personality and willingness to show off her looks. She made her in-ring debut in the early 1990s and quickly became popular in the WWE Universe. She had multiple followers and admirers, among her admirers was 'The Heartbreak Kid' , and soon they started having fun together behind the scenes. 10 WWE Couples Who Cheated On Their Partner At the time, Sunny was in a serious relationship with wrestler Chris Candido. Even though rumors about her cheating spread in the locker room, Chris didn't believe them. Reports suggest that she was not only in a relationship with Shawn Michaels but also with Davey Boy Smith, and Raven. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There are also rumors of her having slept with Ahmed Johnson and Sabu. Later, Sunny admitted to cheating on Chris Candido in multiple shoot interviews. 3. Lita Lita, who is popularly known as the pioneer of the Women's Revolution in the mid-2000s in WWE, was also caught cheating with her partner, . She was publicly known to be in a relationship with Matt Hardy since the days of their teaming up as Team Xtreme. However, around 2006, Lita began a secret affair with WWE superstar Edge, mainly during Hardy's injury hiatus. Lita began an affair with Adam Copeland (Edge), leading to a highly publicized breakup. This real-life situation was integrated into WWE storylines, resulting in a notable feud between Hardy and Edge. 4. Melina Perez , the former Divas and Women's Champion, was also claimed to have cheated on her partner despite being in a serious relationship. Melina was in a relationship with Johnny Nitro, also known as John Morrison. The duo was together both on and off-screen for a time, but their equation started changing after Melina had been having an affair with former World Heavyweight Champion Batista. Though Melina insisted that she and Nitro were on a break at the time, this situation reportedly contributed to Batista's divorce with his wife. 5. Lisa Marie Varon Lisa Marie Varon, who was associated with WWE under the ring name was involved in a relationship and cheated on her husband with John Cena. She had an illegitimate relationship while being married to her husband, Lee Varon. Varon was married to Lee Varon from 1994 to 2015. The couple had no children. However, the marriage did not last long, and the duo decided to part ways. Also Read : Victoria later claimed that during a separation from her husband in 2002, she briefly dated fellow wrestler and the then-rising star of WWE John Cena. The relationship between Varon and Cena had previously been mentioned by another wrestler, Kenny Dykstra.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nikki Bella and Naomi want Total Divas reboot—But WWE isn't interested!
Image via WWE Former Total Divas stars, Nikki Bella and Naomi push for the show's comeback, but it seems that WWE is not onboard with the idea. WWE experienced the start of the Women's Revolution in the mid-2010s. However, before that happened, a top reality series featuring the female WWE superstars was taking over reality TV. The show was known as Total Divas and showcased the lives of superstars inside and outside the squared circle. The show went off the air on December 10, 2019. However, Nikki Bella and Naomi, who were a part of the starcast, expressed interest in having the show back, but there has been an update that WWE is not interested. What is WWE's opinion regarding a Total Divas reboot? A wave of speculations began on social media regarding the return of Total Divas to television. However, a report by Fightful Select stated, " There is no Total Divas reboot in the works. The 'AmberLeila' or 'ANX' account on Twitter is a complete fraud. Please do not send us their posts as news tips." Despite the rumors of being shut down, former cast members Naomi and Nikki Bella expressed their desire to see the show's return. In a recent interview with Casual Conversations, the GLOW pitched a different idea if the show makes its return while reflecting back on her time. She said, 'It was great to document us in the early days. Now, it would be incredible to see the new generation at the start of their careers.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo On an edition of the Nikki and Brie Show, Nikki Bella revealed that she had been asked about the return of Total Divas all the time and was onboard for a reboot of the show. The Fearless One said, 'I really, honestly, think… I get asked about it all the time. I really think there is something about all of us getting rebooted. Our OG crew with maybe two new ones. Us three, Nattie, Paige, and Nia. We're all still working, then we bring in two new ones. So much has happened. It's like the 'Sex and The City' reboot, 'And Just Like That.' We could have our Total Divas And Just Like That moment.' While WWE reportedly has no plans to bring Total Divas back anytime soon, it will be interesting to see if they will change their opinion in the future. Also read: WWE releases spark debate over cost-cutting, creative direction and roster size
New York Post
22-04-2025
- General
- New York Post
Why high schools should implement modern home economics
This article is one of the winning submissions from the New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. NYC high schools are failing their students—not academically, but practically. Until the 1960s, NYC high schoolers learned to cook, clean and sew as part of their standard curriculum. In 2025, they'd be lucky if they knew how to do their laundry. For decades, home economics was a staple in NYC public school education. Boomer-generation teenagers mastered the art of household work, as the Department of Education (DOE) wanted to ensure teenagers knew how to properly 'adult.' As the Women's Revolution grew in the 1960s, a cultural shift away from home economic classes reflected changing societal norms around gender roles, and marked a shift to prioritize college and career prep courses. This rapid turnaround has had enormous benefits, including an explosion in women pursuing postgraduate education. However, it has also had unintended consequences on high schoolers' lack of readiness and ability to tend to basic life skills. What today's youth need are 'Adulting 101' classes. Home economics once taught students how to wash clothing, prepare food, clean a home and notably how to support a family and raise children. During this era, women were often expected to understand these skills while their husbands worked and provided an income for the household. Many argue that the removal of home economics was necessary in order to reshape education to fit a changing society. However, while this essential and progressive step enabled women to advance and become leaders, this move left behind access to crucial skills for students of all genders. The competencies that home economics courses taught are still applicable or could be reimagined to suit contemporary needs. Today, NYC high schools are designed to prepare teenagers for college, where they can acquire degrees in specified fields of study. This system sets up students to one day enter a career path, but often leaves many feeling lost or intimidated by everyday life skills outside of their occupation. Young adults are now either coddled by their parents, as they live at home longer, or are forced to navigate adulthood without basic household skills that older generations understood from an earlier age. As a student at the NYC iSchool, a small public high school offering original and innovative courses, I often ponder why home economics does not have a larger presence in my school. Furthermore, a lack of these skills makes youth feel adrift once they enter the 'real world.' I recently spoke with a relative who moved into his college dorm last fall. 'I had no idea how to cook real meals,' he admitted. 'I survived on takeout and instant ramen.' His story isn't unique—countless young adults are thrown into independence without the ability to care for themselves. To earn a high school diploma, the NYC DOE requires 44 credits, including math, science and government. At my school, many classes allow us to receive these credits in creative ways. For example, one of the classes offered at my school is called 'Pop-Up Restaurant,' which tasks students with creating a one-night-only restaurant within our school. This aims to educate students on the business fundamentals of the service industry while providing hands-on experience, which is something I am eager for. While this is a thoughtful start to developing practical, real world capabilities, a more comprehensive approach would benefit students greatly. One might wonder why a NYC public school offers classes like 'Pop-up Restaurant' but not other key aspects of home economics. The simple truth is that these courses cannot easily be classified under any of the NYC DOE required credits. Zack Leitner Oftentimes, teenagers go from being in situations where they have a parent or guardian to cook their meals and do their laundry, to being left to fend for themselves, which can be a lifestyle shock. This should come at no surprise, as a survey conducted by Braun Research found that while 82% of parents reported doing chores as children, only 28% had their children doing chores, showing that these tasks are a new, unfamiliar experience for countless students. While aspects of the home economics courses of the past might not be entirely relevant in 2025, the concepts that could be taught in an 'Adulting 101' class would be worthwhile to virtually everyone today. Gender roles are far less rigid now than they were decades ago, so all students would benefit from the lessons taught in these classes, especially if they are adapted to address modern-day needs. In a 2020 Yale University survey of high schoolers, almost 80% said stress was the feeling they experienced most often during a typical school day. This indicates why a modern-day home economics course should be used to address mental health. Indeed, if these courses were reinstated in NYC schools today, they could cover essential topics like stress management, nutrition and self-sufficiency expertise. Students are often ill-equipped to deal with these issues, even though they are vital to one's well-being. Many high schoolers spend their days consuming energy drinks and eating Takis, frequently stressed about homework and anxious about friend drama, without realizing the destructive impact and vicious cycle of their cumulative habits. Contemporary home economics could approach this and provide essential coping techniques. Seventy-five years ago, life skills may have meant caring for the home, but today, it means that, plus self-care, in our ever-changing and complex society. Currently, domestic science higher-ed programs provide more advanced educational options by exploring various aspects of child development and family well-being. High schools must follow suit and require a curriculum that teaches students the fundamentals to eventually manage a household and themselves, setting them on a path to success for what comes next as they enter adulthood. While taking chemistry and geometry is undoubtedly crucial, what happens to a graduate who leaves high school with a strong understanding of mathematics but cannot cook a nutritional meal? My school is taking a step in the right direction by designing courses that adapt to the needs of the 21st-century, but more must be done. The NYC DOE needs to reinstate a modernized version of home economics courses that support teenagers' health as they transition into adulthood. If schools are designed to prepare students to succeed past high school, it's time they provide all the tools to do so. A 10th-grader at NYC iSchool in Manhattan, Leitner wants to pursue travel writing and business.
Express Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The revolution is televised
Michelle McCool once recounted how she and Victoria were asked to go redo their match on an episode of SmackDown because their "punches and kicks looked better than the guys". Chris Jericho took a stand and told the management that it wasn't the female wrestlers' fault if the guys' punches didn't look good. During the Divas Era, veteran and coach Fit Finlay used to secretly train women wrestlers behind the management's back. Ultimately, it paid off when even the fans began demanding the company to treat the women's division better, and it led to what would be marketed as the Women's Revolution. Although TNA's women's division had been breaking all the barriers for way longer, and many other promotions such as Stardom exist which solely focus on women's wrestling, the WWE machine used its worldwide platform to lead this change, albeit the changes were visible mainly within the company. TNA Knockouts Before we jump into the Women's Revolution, it's important to note that even outside the WWE, women's wrestling has been thriving for far too long. TNA Knockouts had been paving the way in the smaller promotion and the indie scene for years. Gail Kim is one of the most respected names of the division and a legend in women's wrestling. In fact, she left WWE because she felt she wasn't treated well and went on to join TNA and make history. Another ex-WWE wrestler Mickie James along with Awesome Kong, Taya Valkyrie, Deonna Purazzo and many more built a successful TNA Knockouts division that continues to this day. 'Lucha Underground' Lucha Underground was a promotion that exploded on the scene like an RKO out of nowhere. Its behind-the-scenes problems, bad business decisions and legal issues aside, the company flaunted fantastic wrestling and storylines. During its four-season run from 2014 to 2018, it showcased intergender matches and beautiful wrestling violence in all its glory. It felt more like a cinematic, fantasy and sci-fi TV show with wrestling as the main vessel and that uniqueness is what sold it. A number of male and female stars now wrestling across WWE, AEW and other promotions made their name in Lucha Underground. The beauty of LU was that there were no separate men's and women's divisions. Anyone could team up and fight against anybody, and anyone could be the world champion. The likes of Ivelisse, Sexy Star, Black Lotus, Kobra Moon and more raised their stocks. Ivelisse won the Trios Championships along with Son of Havoc and Angelico a few times. Sexy Star made history by defeating a male wrestler Matanza Cuete and winning the Lucha Underground Championship. She also won the Gift of the Gods Championship. I say made history since it's uncommon to see that nowadays, not because it happened for the first time. Intergender matches have been happening since Cora Livingston and Mildred Burke's times. Star ruined her own career in recent years though. She legitimately hurt her opponent and went off-script, leading to everyone blackballing her due to her unprofessionalism. The Four Horsewomen It might not be incorrect to say that LU and TNA were a factor in WWE finally embracing women's wrestling once again and putting a limelight on their division. This was also around the time when WWE's developmental promotion NXT rose in the ranks. Four women – Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Bayley and Becky Lynch – became the cornerstones in the women's division in NXT. I remember Charlotte vs Natalya in NXT in early 2010s was the match which woke the WWE up when it came to women's wrestling. And it kickstarted the change in the company. That continued even when they were promoted to the main roster on Raw and SmackDown. The Four Horsewomen – in homage to Rick Flair's Four Horsemen many decades ago – ruled women's wrestling in WWE for a decade. In fact, they still do. Banks left WWE a few years ago and now wrestles as Mercedes Mone in AEW. Lynch retired last year. Bayley is still with WWE and Charlotte comes, wins titles, destroys everyone's storylines and leaves only to return and repeat every year. But these four women led to many historic moments in the past decade. Lynch, Charlotte and Ronda Rousey also became the first women to main event WrestleMania. Since then, women wrestling in the main event of Raw, SmackDown and premium shows has become another norm. Women have now wrestled in all kinds of matches – Steel Cage, Hell in a Cell, Street Fights, Elimination Chamber and Royal Rumble. WWE also attempted to introduce women-only shows and premium live events but they didn't work. However, the integration of the women's division into the shows has significantly improved. The division now has its own mid-card US title as well as tag team titles, although one may argue that there are too many titles and not enough women or TV time to make the titles and the title-holder mean something. Regardless, the likes of Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Iyo Sky, Jade Cargill, Naomi, Kairi Sane, Asuka and many more continue to form a full and thriving roster across the board. Add to it the NXT women's roster and you have stars that will carry the company for years. This is the final part in the women's wrestling series.
