Sammy Guevara, Mercedes Mone, and more react to WWE legend's personal announcement

A WWE legend has made a personal announcement on social media. Mercedes Mone, Sammy Guevara, and more wrestling personalities have reacted to it.

Rob Van Dam met his current wife, Katie Forbes, at WrestleCon in 2016. They started dating after Van Dam split from his former wife, Sonia Delbeck. In 2019, his relationship turned controversial after he confirmed that he was in a three-way relationship, also including model Jennifer Barlow. Since then, the couple has moved on from this and got married in 2021.

Now, Katie Forbes and RVD have taken to social media to announce they are expecting their first child, due in 2026.

"Baby Van Dam coming 2026 💕🎊🎉," wrote Katie Forbes.

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This news has gotten the wrestling community excited. AEW star and TBS Champion Mercedes Mone commented on the post and congratulated the couple.

"Congratulations 😍," wrote The CEO.

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Screengrab of Mercedes Mone's comment (source: Forbes' Instagram account)

Sammy Guevara also took the time to comment "congratulations" on the post.

Screengrab of Sammy Guevara's comment (source: Forbes' Instagram account)

Apart from them, even Taya Valkyrie congratulated RVD and Katie Forbes on the good news.

"OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 😍😍😍😍," wrote Taya.

Mercedes Mone opened up about leaving WWE

Mercedes Mone first made a name for herself in WWE, where she was involved in several iconic moments. Despite her success in the company, she walked out due to creative differences in 2022. She then went on to sign with AEW in 2024.

During a recent edition of her Mone Mag newsletter, The CEO said that she never imagined her life without WWE, but she later realized that it was pro wrestling that she couldn't live without. She also said that she is proud to be one of the highest-paid women's wrestlers.

“Growing up, WWE was everything to me. I never imagined my life without it. But over time, I've come to realize that it's not WWE I can't live without... it's pro wrestling itself. I remember a higher-up once telling me, ‘The grass isn't greener on the other side.’ Well, let me tell you... every seed I've planted over the years is growing and flourishing like never before. Becoming the highest-paid women's wrestler is a beautiful flower that has blossomed, and I couldn't be prouder. Keep chasing your dreams because no one will stop mine.” Mone said. (H/T Mone Mag)

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Mercedes Mone is set to challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In: Texas.

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Sunil is a pro wrestling journalist, covering AEW and WWE news stories at Sportskeeda. He holds an MBA degree in Marketing, and has nearly 7 years of experience. A wrestling aficionado since childhood, Sunil used to imitate his favorite wrestlers as a young kid, and started writing professionally about the sport via Sportskeeda’s revenue-sharing opportunity.

Sunil admires former world champions AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega for their ability to consistently deliver great matches as well as entertain crowds with their mic skills.

If ever given a chance to change a storyline, Sunil would have booked Roman Reigns to end The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak instead of Brock Lesnar. According to him, The Tribal Chief needed the victory more than Brock Lesnar, as the latter was already an established performer when he defeated ‘Taker. He would’ve also made that as Taker’s final match.

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