AEW commentator Nigel McGuinness and Kaori Takee Expecting Child

Nigel McGuinness and his partner, Kaori Takee, announced on Monday that they are expecting a child, posting the news on Takee's official Instagram account. The couple shared a photo and a playful caption that read, "Something magical has happened. Our crumpet is toasting," and the announcement was quickly met with a flood of congratulatory messages from fans, friends and figures across the professional wrestling world.

McGuinness is best known to wrestling audiences as the color commentator for AEW Collision and as a former Ring of Honor World Champion. He returned to in-ring competition in 2024 after more than a decade away because of medical issues and has since participated in multiple matches, including a high-profile challenge last August at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view against Zack Sabre Jr. Accounts vary on the exact number of bouts he has contested since his comeback, with some reports citing three matches this year.

Takee, who has been McGuinness's partner for several years, works as a fitness coach and cosplayer and has been active in wrestling-related media. She has appeared on podcasts and done on-camera work for AfterBuzz TV, and has served as...