WWE's Kelani Jordan shares major personal update

Kelani Jordan is engaged to Carmelo Hayes! [Images from Kelani Jordan
Kelani Jordan is engaged to Carmelo Hayes! [Images from Kelani Jordan's Instagram]

WWE is set to close the year with one premium live event for the stars on the developmental brand and two premium live events for the main roster. Recently, Kelani Jordan shared some major personal news regarding her and Carmelo Hayes' future.

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In 2023, Kelani Jordan and Carmelo Hayes went public about their relationship. At the time, the two were on the developmental brand, and both eventually ruled their respective divisions under Shawn Michaels' creative leadership. In July 2025, the two engaged, further deepening their relationship.

In an interview with TV Insider, the former Knockouts World Champion addressed a few topics, including her future with Carmelo Hayes. Jordan confirmed that following their engagement, the two will tie the knot sometime at the end of next year. While no date was mentioned, the 27-year-old WWE star has set some goals with her fiancé for their future.

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"Yes, we’re planning on getting married toward the end of next year. That is the goal," Kelani said. [H/T - TV Insider]

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Kelani Jordan and Carmelo Hayes have dominated competition on WWE NXT

Carmelo Hayes was one of the biggest exports from the developmental brand to WWE's main roster under Shawn Michaels' creative leadership. The 31-year-old SmackDown star has won multiple titles on the White and Gold brand and successfully moved to the main roster in 2024.

Meanwhile, Kelani Jordan has had a similar impactful career in the women's division, as she was the inaugural Women's North American Champion. Later, she won the TNA Knockouts World Championship and represented Team TNA Wrestling in a storyline against NXT.

Jordan and Hayes were the first real-life couple to both hold the NXT North American Championship in the Stamford-based promotion. Currently, Carmelo Hayes is set to face The Vision's Bronson Reed in 'The Last Time is Now' tournament, and Kelani Jordan is still on the developmental brand.

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