Maria Kanellis has officially introduced the world to her newborn son, William Mercury Bennett, in a Instagram post that dropped on January 20, 2026one 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 sons name and the deep family ties that inspired it:
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 familys life and Marias message made it clear just how meaningful this moment isnot just for her career, but her heart.
What do you think of the name William Mercury and Marias touching tribute to her family history? Send your love and share your thoughts in the comments!
