WWE Diva, Tammy Lynn Sytch, better known by her ring name, Sunny had a long and complex relationship with Chris Candido, who passed away in 2005.
However, the once WWE Hall of Famer, Sunny, now faces a downhill in her career as she has been involved in multiple arrests for DUI and other charges.
Highlights
- Tammy “Sunny” Sytch and Chris Candido were high school sweethearts, and they maintained their relationship throughout their lives until Candido’s tragic death.
- JBL clarified that the rumors of Sunny being tortured during a 1996 overseas tour were not true, despite some incidents of tension and consequences for her actions.
- Sunny is currently sentenced to 17 and half years in prison and is set to be released in September 2039.
More recently, Sunny was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for a fatal DUI crash that resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man.
The sentence was to be followed by eight years of probation. However, Sytch pleaded no contest to DUI manslaughter and other charges.
She was upheld by the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Florida, and the court issued a “Per Curiam Affirmed” ruling.
Additionally, Sytch’s court-appointed attorney withdrew from the case, citing it as meritless.
Despite JBL refusing to share details about Sunny's relationship with Shawn Michaels, he shed some light on her being tortured on a WWE tour.https://t.co/sifH3jfLlo
— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) February 3, 2025
Currently, she is serving her sentence in a facility in Ocala, Florida, with a scheduled release date of September 23, 2039.
Moreover, WWE Hall of Famer JBL also recently clarified some infamous stories involving Sunny during an overseas tour in 1996.
Sunny And Chris Shared An Enduring Bond, Marked By Personal Struggles And Many Ups and Downs
Sunny and her late boyfriend, Chris Candido met in the early 1990s in high school and quickly became inseparable.
The WWE diva had often described Candido as her high school sweetheart, and they were together for many years.
Having started their relationship as high school sweethearts and continuing long after graduation, they were known for their unwavering loyalty and devotion to one another.
Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch were high school sweethearts whose talent and ambition had them on a path to wrestling stardom. Along the way, drugs, injuries, and ill-fated choices sent them down another road altogether.
— Dark Side of the Ring (@DarkSideOfRing) May 10, 2023
Chris and Tammy premieres Tues May 30th at 10pm on @vicetv. pic.twitter.com/7j2udatvq2
However, their relationship faced extreme public scrutiny and rumors, especially during their time in WWE.
There were allegations of infidelity and emotional turmoil, which added more stress and complications to their relationship.
One of the most notable allegations was Sunny’s affair with Shawn Michaels, which she later confirmed in her autobiography.
Additionally, the backstage environment in WWE at the time was highly competitive and often toxic.
Candido faced bullying and harassment from other wrestlers, partly due to his relationship with Sunny.
Unfortunately, on April 28, 2005, Chris tragically passed away due to complications from his leg surgery, which he suffered from during a wrestling match.
Remembering Chris Candido 🖤
— History of ECW (@HistoryOfECW) April 28, 2024
He passed 19 years ago today
3/21/1972 – 4/21/2005 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/QaayhJakNw
Chris developed acute pneumonia following the surgery, which ultimately led to his untimely death.
Despite the challenges of their relationship, Sunny was still together with Candido until his untimely death.
Following his death, Sunny spoke about how Candido’s death profoundly affected her and how she struggled to cope with the loss.
Chris Candido Was A Successful Wrestler Who Held Numerous Championships
Chris Candido was a talented American professional wrestler, who was best known for his tenure with promotions such as World Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and many more.
Candido began his wrestling career at the young age of 14, training under Larry Sharpe, and quickly rose through the ranks.
He also appeared in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name, Skip, one-half of the tag team The Bodydonnas.
Furthermore, his partnership with his real-life girlfriend, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, who acted as his valet during his matches, was hugely publicized.
At the time of his death, he was the reigning NWA Midwest Heavyweight Champion.
Additional Information
- Sunny started her professional wrestling career in late 1992, when she signed a six-month deal with Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
- WWE even inducted her into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 as one of the greatest managers in WWE history.
- Sytch has faced multiple arrests and periods of incarceration since 2012, primarily due to repeated DUI offenses.
