Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett Welcome Third Son

Professional wrestlers Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett announced the birth of their third child, a son named William Mercury Bennett, on January 20, 2026, one day after his arrival.

The couple shared the news through social media posts that included photos of the newborn and family moments. William was born on the afternoon of January 19, weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 18.8 inches long. In her announcement, Kanellis described him as "an absolute angel" and explained the significance of his name. "William gets his name from his great-grandfather who is my godfather and was an immigrant from Greece," she wrote. "And my brother who is a veteran, husband, father, and wonderful brother. They are two of the toughest men I know." She added that "William Mercury's name means strong-willed warrior, messenger," concluding with a biblical reference: "For this child I have prayed. Samuel 1:27."

Kanellis and Bennett, who have been married for more than a decade, first revealed their pregnancy in June 2025 through a family video featuring their two older children. Their daughter, Fredrica, known as Freddie, was born in 2018, and their first son, Carver, arrived in February 2020. The...