WWE competitor Arianna Grace, active on the Stamford-based NXT brand, has shared the story behind meeting the love of her life. Grace, who is the daughter of former WWE star Santino Marella, recently opened up about how she first connected with her fiancé, fellow NXT wrestler Channing Lorenzo.
The couple became engaged during a trip to Paris last December, and Grace recently took to social media to recount their initial encounter. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), she shared photos and the memory of their meeting.
“Four years ago today… We met at an indie show in Miami. He was calling his mixed tag match in the girls’ change room [which was a large storage room 😂]… I told him I liked his pants, which he had actually made himself, and the rest is history! 🥰,” —Arianna Grace
Channing Lorenzo joined WWE in 2022 and was previously part of the now-defunct faction The Family. He currently holds the NXT Heritage Cup, having won against former teammate Tony D’Angelo in a British Rounds Rules match by 2-1 in June.
Arianna Grace also made her NXT debut in 2022. After sustaining an injury in August 2024, she returned to wrestling in February 2025 and has since teamed with her father in a Mixed Tag Team Match on TNA programming.
Arianna Grace’s Participation in TNA Throughout the Year
Last year, Arianna Grace was appointed as the liaison between NXT and TNA, the Nashville-based promotion. She made several appearances for TNA before her injury interrupted her run. Grace returned to TNA earlier in 2025, engaging in a one-on-one match against Tessa Blanchard.
On May 24, 2025, Grace teamed up with her father Santino Marella to face Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford in a Mixed Tag Team Match during an episode of iMPACT. Subsequently, on July 24, she joined forces with Jody Threat to compete against Indi Hartwell and Dani Luna in a tag team match. The following day, Grace faced Jody Threat individually on Xplosion but was defeated. Threat had recently earned the number-one contender spot for the TNA Knockouts World Championship after winning a Gauntlet Match.
This ongoing involvement across NXT and TNA highlights Grace’s growing presence and versatility within professional wrestling, balancing her commitments and continuing to build her career after recovery from injury.
