Naples, Florida – December 31, 2025 – WWE superstars Sydney Zmrzel and Anthony Luke are officially married, kicking off 2026 as husband and wife. The New Year’s Eve wedding, held at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, marks a significant personal milestone for the couple, especially following a breakout year for Zmrzel in the wrestling world.
A Beachside ‘Ethereal Escape’ for Wrestling’s Power Couple
The intimate ceremony and reception blended personal touches with the glamour of the sports entertainment industry.
- Approximately 180 guests, including numerous wrestling personalities and NFL players, attended the wedding.
- Zmrzel, performing as Maxxine Dupri, won the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship in November 2025.
- The couple met nearly seven years ago in South Lake Tahoe, California, before their WWE careers began.
- The reception’s yellow color scheme honored Zmrzel’s late brother, Wyatt, whose favorite color it was.
The beachside event, attended by 180 guests, drew a star-studded crowd from both the wrestling and football worlds. Notable attendees included Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, Shayna Baszler, Indi Hartwell, and Otis, Zmrzel’s Alpha Academy teammate. Karrion Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, Deonna Purrazzo, Matt Cardona, and Steve Maclin were also present, alongside NFL players Keith Ismael and Ryan Pope, and content creators Chase DeMoor and Gabrielle Moses. Zmrzel described the celebration as an “ethereal escape,” designed for an intimate gathering with close family and friends.
The ceremony unfolded on the beach lawn, accompanied by the live performance of a pianist and vocalist. Zmrzel walked down the aisle to “Yebba’s Heartbreak” by Drake and YEBBA, wearing a striking drop-waist gown by WONÁ Concept, accented with a neck scarf. She intentionally chose a “stripped back and classic” look, a departure from the rhinestone-heavy attire she sports on WWE television. Her cousin, Marine Corps Veteran Zack Zmrzel, officiated the exchange of handwritten vows, while NFL player Keith Ismael offered a prayer to bless the couple. Later, Zmrzel changed into a mini dress by Rosie Etienne Bridal for the reception.
A Personal Touch in Every Detail
A deeply personal aesthetic defined the reception, centered around a yellow color scheme in tribute to Zmrzel’s late brother, Wyatt, who adored the color. Guests entered through a butter-yellow doorway into a space adorned with white blooms, draped curtains, and soft candlelight. A “butter yellow vintage bar” served signature cocktails until 1 a.m. The couple’s first dance was a choreographed performance set to a medley of Old Dominion’s “One Man Band,” Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie,” and Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love.” The evening concluded with late-night snacks of sliders and s’mores.
The wedding celebrates a relationship spanning nearly seven years. Zmrzel and Luke first connected on the Fourth of July at a nightclub in South Lake Tahoe, California, well before either signed with WWE. Their engagement took place on December 23, 2024, during a trip to Troncones, Mexico, where Luke proposed on the beach with a diamond ring from Bay Hill Jewelers. Zmrzel shared that Luke has been a “loyal, protective” and non-judgmental partner throughout their journey in the sports entertainment industry.
What is the key to a lasting relationship in the high-pressure world of professional wrestling? According to Zmrzel, it’s finding a partner who offers unwavering support and understanding.
Professionally, the wedding caps off a monumental year for Zmrzel. As Maxxine Dupri, she rose to prominence on Monday Night Raw throughout 2025, initially managing the Maximum Male Models before joining Alpha Academy and ultimately transitioning into an active in-ring competitor. Her career reached a peak on November 17, 2025, when she defeated Becky Lynch to win the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship—her first title within the company. She is currently engaged in a high-profile feud with Lynch on Raw.
Anthony Luke is also forging his own path in WWE. After a background as a defensive lineman for San Diego State University and the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes, Luke signed with WWE in 2024. Performing as Kam Hendrix on the NXT and Evolve brands, he made his in-ring debut in April 2024 and gained further exposure as a contestant on the reality competition series WWE LFG (“Legends & Future Greats”), where he wrestled his first televised match in March 2025. The couple plans to spend time with family in Naples before resuming their respective wrestling schedules.
