Felix Upton on January 20, 2026
Maria Kanellis has officially introduced the world to her newborn son, William Mercury Bennett, in a Instagram post that dropped on January 20, 2026—one day after his birth.
The update after Maria announced she was expecting her third child with husband Mike Bennett through a family video featuring their two children, Fredrica “Freddie” Moon and Carver Mars. That adorable reveal showed their son and daughter holding a baby shirt with the words “Coming Soon.”
Now, in this touching follow-up, Maria posted a photo of their baby boy sleeping peacefully, wrapped in a personalized swaddle reading William Mercury. A board placed in his bassinet confirmed his birth date: January 19, 2026. In her caption, Maria opened up about the meaning behind their son’s name and the deep family ties that inspired it:
“William Mercury Bennett was born yesterday afternoon at 7 pounds 7 ounces 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 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 received an outpouring of support from the wrestling community and beyond, with Renee Paquette among the first to comment, “Congrats!!!”
This marks a new chapter in the Bennett family’s life and Maria’s message made it clear just how meaningful this moment is—not just for her career, but her heart.
What do you think of the name William Mercury and Maria’s touching tribute to her family history? Send your love and share your thoughts in the comments!
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