10 Best Power Couples In Wrestling Today
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A power couple is a romantic pairing where both individuals are successful and influential in their own right. As a couple, their combined power is beneficial to each, with both parties propelling each other, and the couple, to new heights. In the world of pro-wrestling it is easy to see why being in a power couple would be so advantageous.
Power couples of the ‘80s showcased male wrestlers and female managers. This worked well regardless of the duo’s alignment. There is no doubt Miss Elizabeth helped Randy Savage get over as a face, just as much as Sensational Sherri was instrumental to his heel turn.
In the ‘90s, WWE shifted some focus onto female performers. In regards to breaking the wrestler-manager roles of previous generations, Sable's turn on Marc Mero is a standout, particularly the iconic moment when she Sable Bombed him during a 1998 episode of Raw. However, other less mainstream wrestling promotions were pushing this much further (i.e. Beulah Mcgillicutty’s beatdown of Bill Alfonso on ECW).
Starting from the ‘00s to the present day, wrestling’s power couples predominantly share equal time in the ring and have comparable accomplishments. These are the pairings in charge today.
10. Keith Lee & Mia Yim
Relationship Status: Dating
Company/Brand: Both WWE NXT
Keith Lee:
Lee is an excellent athlete, who had a natural, slow-burn battle to the top of the NXT roster. He captured the NXT North American Championship defeating Roderick Strong on the 22 January 2020 episode of NXT.
Lee showcased himself as a defending champion, athletic big man, and in-ring technician while fighting off challenges from Johnny Gargano, Finn Bálor, and Dominik Dijakovic, to name the highlights. Lee put his title on the line against NXT Champion Adam Cole in a Winner Takes All Match. Even if the NXT fandom couldn’t be there to “bask in his glory”, and the result was leaked ahead of time, Lee finally became NXT Champion.
Mia Yim:
As a twelve-year veteran of the sport, Yim is a solid performer and a lynchpin of NXT’s women’s roster. She is deserving of a championship push. Yim has shone particularly in her and Lee’s feud with another real-life couple, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Yim hitting a flying cross body from the NXT TakeOver: In Your House entrance stage was one of the show’s lasting visuals. Though Yim is yet to hold NXT gold, she was a decorated champion while competing in TNA and Shine Wrestling.