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Lexis King announces engagement to former WWE performer Carolina Cruz

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Lexis King announces engagement to former WWE performer Carolina Cruz

Summary

WWE wrestler Lexis King and former NXT talent Carolina Cruz announced their engagement over the weekend. The couple shared news of the proposal on social media, featuring photos and a video of the event at a backyard gathering. King, who recently saw his WWE Speed Championship rendered obsolete by general manager Robert Stone, received public well-wishes from multiple NXT colleagues. Cruz, who appeared on the WWE documentary series WWE: Next Gen, departed the company in 2024. Since her release, she has pursued independent projects, including appearances for WOW throughout 2026. Her most recent wrestling match occurred in July against Christyan XO at CCW Rumble in the Jungle 29.

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Key Details

•Lexis King and Carolina Cruz confirmed their engagement on social media this past weekend.
•The couple celebrated with friends at a backyard party where the proposal took place.
•Carolina Cruz previously competed as Catalina Speed for WWE NXT.
•NXT wrestlers Jaida Parker, Lola Vice, and Thea Hail publicly congratulated the pair.
•Cruz has focused on independent bookings since departing WWE in 2024.

Latest Updates

8:57 PMWrestling Inc — Lexis King Is Engaged To Former WWE NXT Star Carolina Cruz (FKA Catalina Speed)

What they're saying

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Former WWE Speed Champion Lexis King is engaged to former "WWE NXT" talent Carolina Cruz, and the couple shared photos of their engagement over the weekend.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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