Is Tiffany Stratton dating NXT's Shady Elnahas? WWE universe makes speculation
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The former Women’s Champions was in a relationship with Ludwig Kaiser.
Former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton was in a relationship with fellow WWE star Ludwig Kaiser since 2022, but the couple reportedly broke up last summer after Stratton deleted all photos, videos, and references to Kaiser from her social media
Last month, after a video surfaced on X showing Ludwig Kaiser, performing as El Grande Americano, dancing and holding hands with Andrea Bazarte, speculation began that Kaiser had started dating Bazarte following his breakup with Stratton.
Rumors have now started to circulate about Stratton dating NXT’s Shady Elnahas. This came after many fans picked up on the recent social media activity of the two stars.
The first hint emerged in September, when Stratton and Elnahas both shared photos from Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando on the same day and liked each other’s posts. Two months after Elnahas posted a gym selfie, some eagle-eyed fans noticed a curious detail: a woman in pink gym attire holding a camera reflected in the mirror behind him.
Recently, Stratton shared a series of photos on her Instagram, also featuring pink workout gear. In one shot, she can be seen holding a camera, at the same spot visible in Elnahas’ earlier post.
So far, neither Stratton nor Elnahas has confirmed their relationship, leaving fans to speculate based on a few images that could either be a mere coincidence or something more.
Who is Shady Elnahas?
Elnahas is a Canadian professional wrestler and a retired judoka. He currently holds the Commonwealth Games title, having won gold in 2022, and is a former five-time Pan American Games champion, securing his most recent gold in 2024 in the 100 kg or under category.
The Egyptian-born, Canadian-raised judoka signed with WWE this year, and on May 16, 2025, the company confirmed that Elnahas had joined the WWE Performance Center as a new NXT recruit. However, he is yet to make his NXT TV debut, but had competed during live shows.
When is Tiffany Stratton returning to WWE?
Since losing the WWE Women’s title at the November edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event at the hands of Jade Cargill, Stratton has been absent from WWE programming.
Tiffany has been touring with the company WWE and is currently in Saudi Arabia for WWE’s MrBeast Land event, sharing the stage with stars like Liv Morgan and Randy Orton. Stratton is likely taking some well deserved time-off and will likely return when a Creative plan is in place for her. She could also make her return during the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble.
Is Tiffany Stratton dating NXT’s Shady Elnahas?
There is clear confirmation by either Stratton or Elnahas. However, some fans have started speculating online after both shared photos from Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando on the same day and liked each other’s posts.
When will Tiffany Stratton return to WWE Television?
Stratton is likely taking some well deserved time-off after the title loss and will likely return when a Creative plan is in place for her. She could also make her return during the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble.
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