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In a special episode of "WWE NXT," Dexter Lumis' wife said I do to her husband on live TV. Some of the guests in attendance included renowned WWE stars.
The wedding came after Dexter Lumis' wife, known by her ring name, Indi Hartwell, went against all odds and proposed to her husband on live TV. In an episode of "WWE NXT,'' the 26-year-old asked Lumis to be her husband in the middle of the ring.
Sports fans are not only interested in their favorite athlete's skill; there is a massive spotlight on their person outside the sport. This reality is even more evident in the WWE universe, where storylines are almost as essential as wrestling achievements.
So it comes as no surprise that WWE fans are curious about Indi Hartwell's personal life outside the ring and want to know if she's with Lumis in real life.
Indi Hartwell Was the One Who Proposed
Lumis once tried to prove his love for Hartwell by participating in a Love Her Or Lose Her match against wrestler Johnny Gargano in 2021, but he lost. Some fans thought the results would end the romantic relationship between Lumis and Hartwell, but that was not the case.
On the contrary, Hartwell ended up kissing Lumis, and the lovebirds went on a date the following week. After their date, the duo partnered together in the ring and wrestled against another pair, Jessi Kamea and Robert Stone, in a comedy match.
Hartwell and Lumis won easily, and after the bell went off, commentator Beth Phoenix handed over a ring to Hartwell. This happened in August 2021.
The Australian professional wrestler got down on one knee and proposed to Lumis as the crowd inside Capitol Wrestling Center cheered on the romantic moment. Per his on-screen persona, Lumis's response to his lady was a mere nod.
Still reeling from the high of her live TV engagement, Hartwell had a cheeky response for her WWE colleague, Io Shirao, when the latter spoke about only needing the title. Hartwell made it clear she had found love and not just a title.
Gargano, popularly known as The Heart and Soul of NXT, was less than pleased with his wrestling 'daughter' for going ahead with the relationship even though he was not on board.
In a backstage interview, Gargano stated that since he was the bride's father, he planned to boycott any financial obligations he had toward the wedding. He did not approve of the union, so he would not pay a dime.
As far as Gargano was concerned, they should have sought his approval before going ahead with the proposal. He conceded, though, that Lumis might be excused for not asking him since it was Hartwell who proposed.
Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell Got Married on the Show
September 14, 2021, is a day that Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell fans will not forget in a hurry. On this day, the two on-screen lovebirds tied the knot in a memorable episode of the reality wrestling series.
The WWE stars ditched their regular ring outfits for wedding finery. The bride dazzled in a classic, low-back white dress with nude fabric underlay while looked regal in a gold-printed blazer and striped pants.
Hartwell began her career in wrestling when she was still a teenager. In 2016, she started competing locally in her home country Australia.
Some of the guests in attendance were fellow WWE stars Gargano, and his wife, LeRae, among others. The wedding ceremony began with Hartwell reading her vows while Lumis -- still in character -- reciprocated with a thumbs up. The two lovebirds confessed their love for each other and ended the ceremony with a passionate kiss.
Fans Reacted on Twitter
Lumis and Hartwell's wedding attracted many fans' reactions; while some were happy about the couple's new beginnings, others -- who had probably seen a lot of WWE storylines in their lifetimes -- thought the sports entertainers were acting. One fan captioned:
"Kids will be going to school tomorrow thinking Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis are actually married."
The million-dollar question, then, is: are Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell a real-life couple? It's a question that many fans ask, but it appears their wedding on "WWE NXT" was only one of the detailed storylines the show is known for.
In previous years, marriage ceremonies in wrestling have become a norm in the WWE universe. It's easy to compare Lumis and Hartwell's storyline to others like Edge and Vickie Guerrero, for example.
More about Indi Hartwell
"WWE NXT" is currently filled with talented young women, and Hartwell is one such prominent name on the show. After being there for over two years, the 26-year-old caught people's attention following her on-screen wedding ceremony.
Now, WWE fans want to know more about Dexter Lumis' Wife. Hartwell was born on August 17, 1996, and is Australian. In most cases, professional wrestlers have ring names that relate to their characters, more so in WWE.
While some fans might think Indi Hartwell is her given name, it is not. The Australian professional wrestler's birth name is Samantha De Martin. Hartwell began her career in wrestling when she was still a teenager. In 2016, she started competing locally in her home country.
Hartwell later relocated to the United States and eventually signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment in 2019 before appearing on "WWE NXT" later that year in November. Since then, she has become more popular regardless of the short period she's been on WWE.
Being a global giant in professional wrestling, WWE has wrestlers from different parts of the world. Besides Canada and the United Kingdom, the company employs a host of talented wrestlers from Australia. Some notable names include former pro wrestlers Nathan Jones and Buddy Murphy and female wrestler Billie Kay.
Likewise, Hartwell is also an Australian from the city of Melbourne. But because of her job in WWE, she lives in the US. Besides her on-screen wedding, Hartwell doesn't share much about her private life on social media.
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