It seems like every day we hear something new about this strange relationship between Alberto Del Rio and Paige. It is never ending gossip and if one thing is certain, this couple has people talking.
I was having breakfast with a dear friend of mine when he started talking about how this relationship was bad for Paige’s career. Right then a light went off in my head and I had to write this.
Our American readers may be more familiar with this, but about thirteen years ago, there was a huge obsession with actors Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Known in the media as “Bennifer”, it seemed that no one could stop talking about this power couple.
They turned heads everywhere they went, and they were the talk of the town. Within a few months of dating, the couple announced their engagement and it created a media frenzy.
Lopez recorded the album “This is Me…Then” which was solely dedicated to Affleck. In addition, the two were signed up to film two movies together, Gigli and Jersey Girl. The engagement overshadowed the films and Gigli ended up being a box office disaster which hurt both actors.
Of course, the relationship didn’t last and both actors were able to rebound from the ill-fated romance.
The madness surrounding pro wrestling’s odd couple definitely reminded me of this. And now that the couple is engaged, what else can we expect as early as this week? Many have sounded off on this couple including Paige’s father. Nevertheless, there isn’t a dull moment with this couple.
#1 The obsession
When Paige and Del Rio became public this summer, the Internet exploded over this pairing. The couple were out and about at Disney World of all places. Afterwards, anytime pictures were posted, it got fans talking.
Paige would post pictures of them on social media, and even flaunted a “Papi” tattoo that she got shortly after the couple went public. Even at Raw, where Paige was spotted watching Del Rio’s matches, fans were sure to point it out that the former Anti-Diva has very well been struck by Cupid’s Arrow.
I said it before, but this is definitely a case of ‘opposites attract’. It seems no matter what this couple does, it gets people talking.
Bennifer was the same way. They went out to dine at a restaurant, it was a madhouse. Lopez’s first video for her This is Me…Then album starred her beau and it made headlines. They know that they have fans talking and if anything else, it prompts them to continue the PDA for all to see. You can see the video here:
#2 Here comes the drama
In the midst of the couple becoming public, Del Rio and Paige both got busted for violating the Wellness Policy. The couple was suspended thirty days for their first offence.
Del Rio opted out of his WWE contract while rumours swirled around Paige’s future with the company. Paige has stated that she intended to stay with the company, but after a second Wellness Policy violation she lashed out at the company as did her family.
We can’t forget about the incident where Del Rio was attacked by a man with a knife. Del Rio is also embattled in a divorce battle with his current wife, which will delay the nuptials if they ever make it there.
Affleck and Lopez may not have been in as much trouble, but they made up for it with commercial flops. The couple postponed their wedding the day before it was set to take place because of the media attention it was getting. It was never rescheduled and the couple would split in January 2004.
#3 Relationship woes
Affleck was Lopez’s second high-profile relationship, after P. Diddy. For Paige, this is technically her first high-profile relationship. Before their respective relationships, the ladies dated lesser known partners.
Total Divas blurs the lines of reality, so it’s hard to say whether Paige was ever really engaged, to begin with on the show. Either way, their dating lives were pretty quiet before their respective relationships took place.
As stated, Del Rio is currently still legally married and it is assumed that a child custody battle will be in the cards. This was one reason the relationship was so surprising. No one had any idea that Del Rio and his wife were separated.
#4 Career Threats
During the course of the relationship, Lopez and Affleck suffered in their careers. Their two movies, Gigli and Jersey Girl both flopped at the box office. Lopez’s album fared decently on the charts but was not as successful as her previous two albums.
For Paige and Del Rio, their careers are suffering the same fate. The couple would get suspended the same day for violating the Wellness Policy. While Del Rio was able to part ways with WWE, Paige’s relationship with the company is strained.
Her WWE future doesn’t look good at all; it will be a miracle if Paige is able to bounce back from all this drama surrounding her.
#5 The legacy
Yes, this entire shindig will be talked about for years to come. When researching this piece, I found that there are people who still hope that “Bennifer” will get back together. The parties rebounded but it is a huge part of their lives that many people will still remember. The same will be said for Del Rio and Paige in due time.
While they are not nearly as popular as Affleck and Lopez, Del Rio and Paige are pro wrestling’s “Bennifer”.
The obsession with this couple and the drama that envelops them seem to make the relationship bigger. Previous relationship woes hinder the couple from going even further. Paige’s career seems to be going in a downward spiral. But if they like it, I guess we love it.
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