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What's the story?
SmackDown superstars Mike and Maria Kanellis revealed back in 2017 that they were expecting their first child, but it seems that the couple has now released a video where they revealed that they are set to welcome a daughter in a few months' time.
In case you didn't know...
Maria and Mike Kanellis made their official debut as a couple in WWE back at Money In The Bank in 2017 after a few years in both Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor. Maria had a history in WWE after being part of the 2004 Diva Search and later signing for the company and being used as a backstage interviewer.
Mike and Maria are not the only couple in WWE who are currently expecting their first child, with The Miz and Maryse recently announcing that they are expecting a baby girl. Maria and Mike announced that they were expecting their first child a few months ago and Maria hasn't been seen on WWE TV since with Mike seemingly falling down the ranks on the SmackDown roster.
The heart of the matter
Mike and Maria recently posted a video that can be viewed on WWE.com where they revealed that they are expecting a baby girl and that Maria is 13 weeks pregnant. This means that Maria's due date is approximately in July, which means that she definitely won't be returning to WWE anytime soon.
Mike and Maria could have been two of the biggest stars in WWE and had the potential to do so if Mike hadn't dropped down the ranks in the company after it was revealed that Vince McMahon had soured on him merely weeks after his debut.
What's next?
Mike hasn't been seen on the SmackDown roster for a number of weeks, but could potentially play a part in The Royal Rumble on January 28th. His wife Maria will be off-screen for at least another six months as she waits to welcome her first child.
Author's take
Mike and Maria have been married for a few years now and it seems that a child is the next logical step. Having a daughter means that in a few decades time the WWE Universe could be watching the children of Miz and Maria wrestle on the main roster, which is quite an interesting thought.
