5 Romantic storylines involving Lita in WWE

#2. Dean Malenko

Lita and Dean Malenko worked an angle in 2001

While turning heads with her acrobatic moves in the ring as part of Team Xtreme, Lita had a storyline feud with Dean Malenko. In a much-criticized angle, Malenko - a respected technical wrestler - was booked as a ladies man going to great lengths to cavort female wrestlers and he turned his eyes on Lita.

Malenko offered Lita a match for his Light Heavyweight Championship with the stipulation that she had to go on a date with him if she lost. After getting a few near falls, Lita finally had to tap out to Malenko's Cloverleaf.

The angle continued with Malenko surprising Lita in the shower, stealing kisses and continuing his lecherous way all while getting into fights with the Hardys. The angle eventually led to another match on RAW between Lita and Malenko.

Matt Hardy would come down and attack Malenko, helping Lita get the pin. This ended Lita's feud with Malenko whereas a post-match kiss with Matt Hardy started their on-screen relationship mirroring their real-life romance.