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Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan Plan 2026 Wedding

Published 20 November 2025

WWE superstars Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan, engaged since July 2025, have set their sights on a wedding toward the end of 2026, the couple confirmed in a recent interview.

Jordan, a rising NXT competitor and current TNA Knockouts World Champion, shared the timeline during a conversation with TV Insider. The 27-year-old wrestler, who accepted Hayes' proposal on July 1, 2025, expressed enthusiasm about the milestone. "Yes, we're planning on getting married toward the end of next year," she said. "That is the goal."

The pair, who began dating in 2023, have navigated the demands of professional wrestling together, with Hayes competing on SmackDown. At 31, Hayes is a former NXT Champion and two-time NXT Men's North American Champion, still seeking his first main roster title since his debut there in 2024. Jordan, a professional since October 2022, previously held the WWE NXT Women's North American Championship and has defended her TNA title in high-profile matches, including a recent bout against Jordynne Grace and Lei'D Tapa taped for WWE NXT.

In the interview, Jordan highlighted the strengths of their partnership within the wrestling world. She credited Hayes with providing...

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