On International Women’s Day 2026, AEW wrestler Willow Nightingale announced that she and fellow performer Kris Statlander have become ordained ministers, enabling them to legally officiate weddings. Nightingale shared the news on Twitter, also revealing that Statlander is ordained, hinting at the possibility of them serving as a team for wedding ceremonies.
Also Stat has BEEN ordained so if you want a Statingale wedding we’re SUPER in on it
— Willow Nightingale (@willowwrestles) March 9, 2026
Wrestlers Who Have Taken Up Ministerial Roles
Both Nightingale and Statlander join several other wrestlers who have gained ordinations, a group that features notable names such as The Rock, Marc Mero, Konnor, The Honky Tonk Man, Slick, Tully Blanchard, Ted DiBiase Sr., and Nikita Koloff. Within AEW, Lance Archer was ordained in mid-2025 and has already officiated a family wedding.
Context Within AEW and Wrestling Culture
The ordinations among wrestlers reflect a growing trend in the industry, where performers take on roles beyond the ring. Nightingale and Statlander’s new status as ministers underscores their varied interests and connection with fans, potentially offering a unique service to the wrestling community and beyond.
This development emphasizes how wrestlers continue to expand their identities and opportunities, balancing their professional careers with personal pursuits like officiating weddings.
Also Stat has BEEN ordained so if you want a Statingale wedding we’re SUPER in on it
— Willow Nightingale (@willowwrestles) March 9, 2026
