Pro wrestler Shotzi Blackheart made her wedding day unforgettable by marrying her husband, Jesus Alfaro, in Las Vegas before heading to her match at the WWE Live Holiday Tour.
In an interview, she revealed that her husband, Alfaro, is an architect who specializes in designing parks in Florida.
Furthermore, his work often involves creating projects for major entertainment giants like Disney and Universal, showcasing his creativity and expertise.
She also mentioned that their shared love for music played a significant role in bringing them together as a couple.
Beyond his architectural talents, Alfaro uses his artistic skills to craft custom jackets for Shotzi, adding a personal touch to her bold and unique style.
Shotzi Blackheart And Her Husband Got Married Just Before Her WWE Showdown
The WWE star, whose real name is Ashley Louise Urbanski, tied the knot with Alfaro on December 29, 2023, just hours before performing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
True to her adventurous spirit, she arrived at the venue in her wedding dress and veil, wrestling in her bridal attire without missing a beat.
Sharing the special day on Instagram, Shotzi wrote,
“JUST MARRIED! When I realized I would be performing in Vegas, we decided to elope before the show.”
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Furthermore, she accompanied the post with photos of herself and Alfaro wearing matching “Just Married” leather jackets, proudly showing off their wedding rings.
“It was very spontaneous and so perfectly us. I loved every second of it. I’ll post something a little mushier later, but it’s now time for an action-packed reception!”
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In collaboration with WWE, Shotzi posted a video showcasing moments from their ceremony at the Little White Chapel Tunnel of Love.
Congrats @ShotziWWE! 💍 She got married AND still made it in time for the show 🙌 pic.twitter.com/nD3pbYU5rG
— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2023
She excitedly told Alfaro, “It was perfect! Elvis was amazing!” before realizing she was running late.
WWE captioned the video with a celebratory note, “Congrats @shotziwwe! 💍 She got married AND still made it in time for the show 🙌.”
Shotzi Blackheart Wrestled In Her Wedding Dress
Shotzi followed up with a video of her grand entrance at the wrestling arena, still wearing her wedding gown and carrying her bouquet.
After sharing a passionate kiss with Alfaro, she climbed onto the ring ropes, raising her arms triumphantly as the crowd cheered her on.
Another video captured the intensity of her match, showing her wrestling other female competitors in her wedding dress without hesitation.
At one point, she even tore off her veil and used it as a weapon, swatting her opponent with it to the delight of the audience.
“What a wild night!” she captioned the clip, summing up the extraordinary day.
After her match, the newlyweds finally got a chance to celebrate, heading to a bar where they performed karaoke together.
In a fun video, Shotzi and Alfaro sang the B-52s’ hit “Love Shack,” radiating happiness.
“I have so many wedding photos and videos to share, but here is what we did after the wedding and directly after my match. The LOVE SHACK is open!”
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The couple received an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and friends, including fellow WWE stars.
Actor and retired wrestler Dave Bautista commented,
“F— yes!! 🙌🏽 Live like there’s no tomorrow! Love it. Congrats!!”
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Natalya Neidhart added, “So happy for you both!” while Brie Garcia shared her excitement with heart emojis.
Shotzi, who joined WWE in 2019, made her SmackDown debut in July 2021 and has since become a fan favorite.
Her wedding day perfectly encapsulated her energetic and fearless personality, blending love, spontaneity, and her passion for wrestling into one unforgettable experience.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Shotzi Blackheart won the Breakout Star of the Year in 2020.
- In September 2023, she started hosting a ghost-hunting show titled “Chamber of Horrors” alongside Scarlett on WWE’s YouTube channel.
