Wrestling is – or, maybe quite was – referred to as ‘The King of Sports activities.’ The truth is, New Japan’s firm brand nonetheless carries that phrase. It’s no shock then that, like royalty, wrestling is usually a household affair. WWE’s affiliation with the Anoai’i household and its Polynesian associates has been the principle story for 3 years. Past the Bloodline, there are the Harts, the Guerreros, and others.
These are the large households in wrestling historical past with many branches and affiliations. Then there are the large names with only a few branches – at the very least as of but – just like the Flairs, the Mysterios, or the Ortons. And eventually, there are these with households that not solely run in a direct line, however department off via marriages, slowly however certainly constructing their very own, effectively, Bloodline.
Right here then are eight examples of present and former WWE wrestlers who’ve surprisingly massive (wrestling) households, usually mixed via marriage.
The Windham-Rotundo Dynasty Lives On
Bray Wyatt Had Wrestling In His Blood
Blackjack Mulligan
father of Barry and Kendall Windham, father-in-law of Mike Rotundo, grandfather of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas
Barry Windham
son of Blackjack Mulligan, brother of Kendall Windham, brother-in-law of Mike Rotundo, uncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas
Kendall Windham
son of Blackjack Mulligan, brother of Barry Windham, brother-in-law of Mike Rotundo, uncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas
Bray Wyatt
grandson of Blackjack Mulligan, son of Mike Rotundo, nephew of Barry and Kendall Windham, brother of Bo Dallas
Bo Dallas
grandson of Blackjack Mulligan, son of Mike Rotundo, nephew of Barry and Kendall Windham, brother of Bray Wyatt
Bo Dallas and the late Bray Wyatt did one thing that’s extremely arduous to do: they made a reputation for themselves in wrestling with out utilizing their household’s fame, at the very least not on TV. The sons of Mike Rotundo and brothers of Mika Rotunda, in addition they share the Windham legacy via grandpa Blackjack Mulligan, and uncles Barry and Kendall. Bray is survived by his fiance Jojo Offerman and his 4 youngsters, and we will all hope that a type of 4 children in the future will step into their father’s footsteps and proceed the Rotundo-Windham legacy.
The Rhodes Household Has Extra Than One Wrestling Identify
Cody’s Household Can Additionally Be Nasty
Dusty Rhodes
father of Cody and Dustin Rhodes, brother-in-law of The Shockmaster and Jerry Sags, father-in-law of Brandi Rhodes
Dustin Rhodes
son of Dusty Rhodes, brother of Cody Rhodes, nephew of Jerry Sags, brother-in-law of Brandi Rhodes
Cody Rhodes
son of Dusty Rhodes, brother of Dustin Rhodes, nephew of Jerry Sags, nephew of The Shockmaster, husband of Brandi Rhodes, cousin-in-law of Scorpio Sky
The Shockmaster
brother-in-law of Dusty Rhodes, uncle of Cody Rhodes
Jerry Sags
brother-in-law of Dusty Rhodes, uncle of Cody and Dustin Rhodes
Brandi Rhodes
spouse of Cody Rhodes, daughter-in-law of Dusty Rhodes, sister-in-law of Dustin Rhodes, niece-in-law of The Shockmaster and Jerry Sags, cousin of Scorpio Sky
Scorpio Sky
cousin of Brandi Rhodes, cousin-in-law of Cody and Dustin Rhodes
Cody’s entrance begins with the phrases ‘Wrestling has a couple of royal household’ and, at first look, the Rhodes household does not appear to return that far. Father Dusty began the legacy that’s now continued by his sons Cody and Dustin. Nevertheless, there’s extra to the story. Apart from his spouse Brandi, Cody can also be the nephew of each Jerry Sags of the Nasty Boys and Fred Ottman of Shockmaster and Hurricane-fame.
Add to that the truth that Scorpio Sky is his cousin-in-law and Magnum T.A. his godfather, and the Rhodes household has a strong base to develop into a big wrestling legacy tree.
The Bond Of Corey Graves And Carmella
Two Smaller Wrestling Households Mix
Paul Van Dale
father of Carmella, father-in-law of Corey Graves
Corey Graves
husband of Carmella, son-in-law of Paul Van Dale, brother of Sam Adonis
Carmella
daughter of Paul Van Dale, spouse of Corey Graves
Sam Adonis
brother of Corey Graves, brother-in-law of Carmella
The wedding between Corey Graves and Carmella, on first sight, may not be a giant deal in wrestling household phrases. That’s till you notice that each even have additional ties into the wrestling enterprise.Carmella is the daughter of former occasional WWE jobber Paul Van Dale, whereas Corey’s brother wrestles fairly efficiently in Mexico and on the independents as Sam Adonis. Including to that’s the truth that Graves already had three youngsters together with his first spouse earlier than including one other son with Carmella. Whereas there’s definitely room for enchancment, it appears to be like like the bottom for a wrestling household is ready.
Jacques Rougeau Got here From A Proud Wrestling Household
A Nice Wrestling Household Out Of Quebec
Jacques Rougeau Sr
brother of Johnny Rougeau, father of Jacques Jr., Armand and Raymond Rougeau, grandfather of Jean-Jacques and Cedric Rougeau
Johnny Rougeau
brother of Jacques Rougeau Sr., uncle of Jacques Jr, Armand, and Raymond Rougeau
Raymond Rougeau
son of Jacques Rougeau Sr., nephew of Johnny Rougeau, brother of Jacques Jr and Armand Rougeau, uncle of Jean-Jacques and Cedric Rougeau
Jacques Rougeau Jr.
son of Jacques Rougeau Sr., nephew of Johnny Rougeau, brother of Raymond and Armand Rougeau, father of Jean-Jacques and Cedric Rougeau
Armand Rougeau
son of Jacques Rougeau Sr., nephew of Johnny Rougeau, brother of Jacques Jr and Raymond Rougeau, uncle of Jean-Jacques and Cedric Rougeau
Jean-Jacques Rougeau
son of Jacques Rougeau Jr., nephew of Raymond and Armand Rougeau, grandson of Jacques Rougeau Sr., brother of Cedric Rougeau
Cedric Rougeau
son of Jacques Rougeau Jr., nephew of Raymond and Armand Rougeau, grandson of Jacques Rougeau Sr., brother of Jean-Jacques Rougeau
The Rougeau wrestling household was a staple in Quebec wrestling. Father Jacques Sr and uncle Johnny began the dynasty earlier than including Jacques Sr.’s sons Jacques Jr., Raymond, and Armand to the combination.
The youthful Jacques’ sons Jean-Jacques and Cedric have already stepped into their father’s footsteps. However the athletic Rougeau genes should not restricted to wrestling: Jacques and Raymond are the uncles of former NHL defensemen Denis Gauthier.
Jake Roberts’ Darkish Household Story
The Smith Household Tree Is Not Wholesome
Grizzly Smith
father of Jake Roberts, Rockin’ Robin, and Sam Houston, former father-in-law of Child Doll
Jake Roberts
son of Grizzly Smith, half-brother of Rockin’ Robin and Sam Houston, former brother-in-law of Child Doll
Rockin’ Robin
daughter of Grizzly Smith, half-sister of Jake Roberts and Sam Houston, former sister-in-law of Child Doll
Sam Houston
son of Grizzly Smith, half-brother of Rockin’ Robin and Sam Houston, former husband of Child Doll
Child Doll
former spouse of Sam Houston, former daughter-in-law of Grizzly Smith, former sister-in-law of Jake Roberts and Rockin’ Robin, daughter of Nick Roberts and Lorraine Johnson
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts was one of many largest names in late-80s WWE. What many individuals did not know was that he had two of his siblings wrestling for the corporate on the identical time: Sam Houston (who was additionally married to Tully Blanchard’s valet within the NWA, Child Doll who was herself was the daughter of two wrestling dad and mom) and Rockin’ Robin. All three had been the youngsters of Grizzly Smith, a giant wrestling star of the 60s and 70s with a darkish and troubling private historical past. Provided that historical past, Smith’s children grew up in very dysfunctional households and by no means had a good household bond. To some extent, Jake has continued his father’s path – though in additional acceptable relationships – by fathering at the very least eight youngsters.
The Finlays Love To Combat
The Former WWE United States Champion Was Already A Third Technology Wrestler
Dave Finlay Sr
father of Dave/Match Finlay, grandfather of David and Brogan Finlay
Dave/Match Finlay
son of Dave Finlay Sr, father of David and Brogan Finlay, former husband of Princess Paula
Princess Paula
former spouse of Dave/Match Finlay, former daughter-in-law of Dave Finlay Sr
David Finlay
son of Dave/Match Finlay, grandson of Dave Finlay Sr., brother of Brogan Finlay
Brogan Finlay
son of Dave/Match Finlay, grandson of Dave Finlay Sr., brother of David Finlay
Have you ever ever thought of the truth that Finlay did not begin his WWE profession till he was virtually 48 years previous? The previous WCW TV champion had already been retired for about six years earlier than stepping again into the ring in 2006. He had debuted in 1980, the son of Dave Sr. whose father himself was a wrestler as effectively.
However that is not all: Dave’s sister was a referee and he was additionally married at one time to his supervisor, Princess Paula. Provided that historical past, it’s no shock that each of Finlay’s sons, David and Brogan, are wrestlers and his daughter was beginner wrestling in school.
Wrestling Was A Household Affair For Jerry Lawler
Members Embody His Cousin The Honky Tonk Man & Son Grandmaster Sexay
Jerry Lawler
cousin of Wayne Ferris and Carl Fergie, father of Brian and Kevin Lawler, former husband of Stacy Carter
Stacy Carter
former spouse of Jerry Lawler, former cousin-in-law of Wayne Ferris and Carl Fergie, former stepmother of Kevin and Brian Lawler
Brian Lawler
son of Jerry Lawler, brother of Kevin Lawler, former stepson of Stacy Carter
Kevin Lawler
son of Jerry Lawler, brother of Brian Lawler, former stepson of Stacy Carter
Wayne Ferris
cousin of Jerry Lawler
Carl Fergie
cousin of Jerry Lawler
The Lawler identify isn’t usually talked about when enthusiastic about wrestling households. Nevertheless, Jerry Lawler has gathered fairly the entourage. Not solely are there his two sons Kevin and Brian, who stepped into their father’s footsteps, but additionally his cousins Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Carl Fergie. Lastly – and sometimes forgotten – Lawler additionally was married to former WWE Girls’s Champion Stacy Carter, higher recognized then as The Kat.
Highway Warrior Animal & Bryan Danielson Are Technically Half Of The Similar Wrestling Household
Doubtless The Most Outrageous Wrestling Household Tree
Joe Laurinaitis
brother of Marc and John Laurinaitis
Marc Laurinaitis
brother of Joe and John Laurinaitis
John Laurinaitis
brother of Joe and Marc Laurinaitis, stepfather of Nikki and Brie Bella, stepfather-in-law of Bryan Danielson
Nikki Bella
sister of Brie Bella, stepdaughter of John Laurinaitis, sister-in-law of Bryan Danielson
Brie Bella
sister of Nikki Bella, stepdaughter of John Laurinaitis, spouse of Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson
husband of Brie Bella, brother-in-law of Nikki Bella, stepson-in-law of John Laurinaitis
Whereas latest allegations appear to have lastly put John Laurinaitis out of the wrestling enterprise for good, he is a vital a part of (in all probability) essentially the most outrageous wrestling household bushes in existence. Laurinaitis is the brother of Marc Laurinaitis (a.okay.a. Fury of the WCW tag group Wrecking Crew) and Joe Laurinaitis – higher often known as Highway Warrior Animal. By means of marriage, Johnny Ace can also be the stepfather of Bryan Danielson, who’s married to Brie Garcia (previously Brie Bella). At one time, it regarded like John Cena would possibly be a part of the household tree as effectively, as he was engaged to Brie’s twin Nicole (Nikki Bella) however that relationship did not work out. Nonetheless, it’s outstanding that Bryan Danielson could possibly be thought-about the late Animal’s step-nephew-in-law (if there’s such a factor).