Raquel Rodriguez, a nine-time WWE champion, recently spoke out to clarify rumors concerning her dating life and alleged involvement with The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh. This comes amid ongoing speculation among fans and media about a possible romantic connection between the two WWE stars.
Rodriguez has been a member of The Judgment Day stable for nearly two years in the Stamford-based WWE promotion. Her close association with fellow stablemates, including JD McDonagh, has naturally led to heightened curiosity about her personal relationships.
Insights into Raquel Rodriguez’s Dating Preferences
During an interview with Inside The Ring, Rodriguez was asked whether she preferred partners who are tall and slender or short and muscular. Drawing from her experience as a former basketball player, she expressed a natural preference:
“Usually, just as being a tall girl, I would go with tall and skinny for sure. Being an ex-basketball player, that’s kind of the vibe, right? All the basketball players. I mean, I have crushes on lots of basketball players. They are all kind of tall and skinny. But I do think short kings are having a moment. So when you say short and muscular, I am like ooh, maybe because short kings are having a moment and my brain is altering a little bit. So maybe I could make a short king work one of these days.” ?Raquel Rodriguez, WWE star
This candid response highlights her open-minded attitude regarding potential partners, emphasizing both her basketball background and current cultural trends.
Explaining the Origins of Dating Rumors with JD McDonagh
Addressing the rumors directly, Rodriguez acknowledged there was a brief period when online gossip linked her romantically to JD McDonagh. She attributed much of this to their close friendship and on-screen chemistry, which has been captured in various photos and media clips.
“There was like a minute where the internet was kind of like rumoring to me and him [JD McDonagh]. Yeah. Like if you go and you kind of Google us both, there’s like lots of pictures of us like laughing or like saying secrets to each other. Because I feel like him and I, we just, we slowly have built up that relationship in the ring where we can just joke with each other like that. Even moments where we can make fun of each other as well. Like there was a part where we were in Europe one time and everyone was always chatting about like how they can never see behind JD’s big head. It’s not ok when Punk says it. It’s okay when the family says it.” ?Raquel Rodriguez, WWE star
Her remarks demonstrate the camaraderie and playful teasing that characterize their relationship, refuting the romantic speculation as misinterpretations of their professional bond.
Context Surrounding JD McDonagh’s Personal Life
It is important to note that JD McDonagh has been married since 2023, maintaining a low profile regarding his private affairs. Despite his status as a WWE star and member of The Judgment Day, he chooses to keep his personal life away from public attention, which likely contributes to misunderstandings and rumors.
What This Means for WWE Fans and Future Developments
Raquel Rodriguez’s open discussion helps clarify misunderstandings surrounding her personal life and JD McDonagh’s rumors. Given their professional connection and long-standing faction membership, it is common for fans to speculate, but their statements reinforce that relationship dynamics within the WWE stable are primarily built on trust and humor rather than romance.
As both Rodriguez and McDonagh continue their careers in WWE, fans can expect their bond to evolve through storylines and work in the ring rather than in the realm of dating. The clarification also highlights the need to respect performers’ privacy amid ongoing public interest.
