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Love often blossoms in unexpected places, and the world of professional wrestling is no exception. In 2012, WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler and comedian Amy Schumer found themselves caught in the whirlwind of a romantic relationship. Though their time together was short-lived, their connection created a fascinating chapter in both their personal lives. Dolph Ziggler's romantic rendezvous with Amy Schumer sheds light on the allure and challenges of pro wrestlers dating celebrities.
Many Wrestlers Have Dated Celebrities
While the WWE and Hollywood may differ in presentation and performance, they both share a common goal: to captivate audiences and provide larger-than-life entertainment. Dolph Ziggler, with his charismatic persona and athletic abilities, epitomized the showmanship that lies at the heart of both WWE and Hollywood productions. Similarly, Amy Schumer's ability to command attention through her comedic talent aligned with the art of captivating audiences in both arenas. The relationship between Dolph Ziggler and Amy Schumer was not an isolated incident.
Throughout the history of professional wrestling, there have been numerous instances of wrestlers dating celebrities from the entertainment industry. From Stacy Keibler dating George Clooney to David Otunga being involved with Jennifer Hudson, these pairings reinforce the idea that pro wrestlers and celebrities share common ground and are drawn to each other's worlds. Throughout his tenure with the WWE, Dolph Ziggler has found himself romantically linked to various female Superstars within the organization, with notable connections including AJ Lee, Mandy Rose, and Lana. He actually dated Nikki Bella as well in real life.
Why Amy Schumer Broke Up With Dolph Ziggler
In a revealing conversation with CONAN on TBS back in 2013, the renowned Hollywood actor candidly discussed her romantic involvement with none other than "The Showoff" himself, Dolph Ziggler. She said, "I dated a wrestler for a little while last year... When we dated and like I couldn't remember the names of the wrestlers, I'd be like did you beat Stillborn, like just guessing the names? I don't know, it wasn't my world."
Amy didn't stop there as she without reservations revealed the exact reason she ended the relationship with Dolph. "We were just very different sexually. Like he was very active in bed, you know, and like moving around, and my style, I like laying there. He's in like such a good shape when you're naked with someone you want to be the one bringing the thunder, you know. I wanna be able to whisper things like 'you're welcome' or like 'you owe me for this' like that kind of. I'm used to dating kind of chubby-ish comics, when they take their shirt off you're like, 'How are you not a woman?' Like that kind of a guy. I was out of my wheelhouse with this guy. It was bad. It was bad," Amy left little to the imagination with that scandalous revelation.
Dolph Ziggler's Reaction To Amy Schumer's Statement
In a guest spot on Sam Roberts' Wrestling Podcast, Ziggler opened up about his past romantic involvement with Schumer, shedding light on a particular aspect of their relationship's conclusion that left him somewhat dissatisfied. Ziggler revealed that following Schumer's appearance on The Howard Stern Show, during which she humorously mentioned their intimate encounters being "too athletic" for her preferences, he found himself bombarded with an unexpected influx of voicemails. "I was actually flying home and turned on my phone off the plane to 78 voicemails or so," Dolph explained about the time that Schumer first made the reveal. "This is 77 more than usual. And no, it's great. She's so funny." He expressed his sudden horror thinking that the whole of his family from his mother, aunt, and even his grandmother would have heard the comments. "Having them hear? I was like, 'oh, this is so disgusting.' And somehow went out of their way to listen to it. I don't even? Like, does my grandma have Sirius Radio? But otherwise, we're buddies. She's so funny, and I was a fan of hers. She was supposed to do a show in Phoenix [Arizona] and she canceled. I kind of gave her crap on the internet saying 'Don't go see her, she'll cancel the show,' but I guess she was sick for real, so?"
In a candid revelation, Dolph Ziggler shared that despite the end of his romantic relationship with Amy Schumer, they have managed to maintain a friendship.