Congratulations are in order for a pro wrestling couple.
AEW and ROH veterans Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett surfaced via social media this week to announce the birth of their third child together.
On the official X account of Maria Kanellis Bennett, the women’s wrestling star shared some photos of herself and Bennett with their new baby boy, along with a brief statement.
“William Mercury Bennett was born yesterday afternoon at 7 pounds 7ounces and 18.8 inches,” she began her post (see below). “He is an absolute angel. William gets his name from his great-grandfather who is my godfather and was an immigrant from Greece.”
She continued, “And my brother who is a veteran, husband, father, and wonderful brother. They are two of the toughest men I know. William Mercury’s name means strong willed warrior, messenger. We are so in love.”
The post ended with the following quote:
“For this child I have prayed.”
– Samuel 1:27
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William Mercury Bennett was born yesterday afternoon at 7 pounds 7ounces and 18.8 inches. He is an absolute angel. William gets his name from his great-grandfather who is my godfather and was an immigrant from Greece. And my brother who is a veteran, husband, father, and… pic.twitter.com/E2eHSZqYbh
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) January 20, 2026
