Sammy Guevara, currently one half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions, opened up about his wife Tay Melo’s return to AEW in an interview with Denise Salcedo, highlighting the personal impact on his family dynamic. Sharing these insights, Guevara referenced his experiences on the road and how Melo’s presence beside him has shaped both his career and home life, demonstrating the close partnership shared between the two wrestlers.
Coping with Change and Embracing Family Roles
Guevara reflected on the challenges he faced when Tay Melo was absent from AEW, emphasizing how her return has brought a renewed sense of balance. He described their relationship as a “package deal,” underlining that her support was crucial both professionally and personally. Addressing the period when Melo was expecting their child, Guevara recounted the adjustments required after Melo stopped traveling with him, illustrating the adaptive nature of their lifestyle. Their daughter Luna’s arrival further transformed their world, with Sammy juggling wrestling commitments and fatherhood.
Guevara shared,
Man, it’s so cool because, I mean, for the longest time it was her and I, and we were just like this package deal, as we always said, package deal. Then all of a sudden, you know, it was just me on the road for a long time. Because even when she was pregnant, she was still traveling. She traveled all the way up until, like, August, and she gave birth in November. So, yeah, I mean, she literally quit the JAS with, like, a big old belly. It was awesome. But then after she left, then it was just me, and it was a little weird at first. Now it’s cool because it’s like I got my partner in crime back, but now it’s different too because it’s like I’m still missing our other partner in crime, which is our little daughter, Luna. Anytime all of us go, it’s tougher, it’s harder, but it’s like I feel like, okay, peace. We’re all here. So we’re not bringing her every week because I feel like that’s a little unfair for Luna, even though she probably would love to go. In my opinion, I want to bring her all the time. I don’t want to be away from her. But we’re like, no, only if we’re going to be gone multiple days we’ll bring her. So, yeah, I don’t know what I’m talking about.
—Sammy Guevara, ROH World Tag Team Champion
The Path Forward for the Guevara-Melo Family
Looking ahead, Sammy Guevara’s focus remains centered on balancing his wrestling career with a supportive and nurturing family environment. With Tay Melo back by his side in AEW, and their daughter Luna as part of their journey, Guevara is navigating the demands of parenthood and travel with thoughtful consideration. His insights shed light on the evolving family roles within the wrestling world and the resilience needed to succeed both inside and outside the ring. As Guevara and Melo chart their course together, their family dynamic continues to influence the choices they make for themselves and, most importantly, for Luna.
