Former WWE Star Carmella Welcomes Second Son with Husband Corey Graves
Los Angeles, CA – October 11, 2025, In a heartwarming announcement that has sent waves of joy through the wrestling community, former WWE Women’s Champion Carmella, real name Leah Van Dale, and her husband, WWE commentator Corey Graves (Matt Polinsky), revealed the birth of their second child together—a baby boy named Bram Julian Polinsky. The couple shared the exciting news via a touching Instagram post on Friday, complete with a black-and-white photo of the family cradling their newborn, capturing a moment of pure bliss amid their growing household.
“Bram Julian Polinsky 🤍 you’ve changed my life forever, baby boy,” Van Dale captioned the post, her words resonating with fans who have followed the couple’s journey through triumphs and trials. The arrival of Bram marks a new chapter for the family, following the birth of their first son, Dimitri, on November 8, 2023. Van Dale, 40, also steps into her role as stepmother to Polinsky’s three children from his previous marriage—daughters Lola and Lenny, and son Cash—making their blended family of six even more complete.
The path to this milestone hasn’t been without its challenges. Van Dale has been candid about her fertility struggles, including a heartbreaking miscarriage due to an ectopic pregnancy in October 2022, which she shared publicly to destigmatize pregnancy loss and support others facing similar experiences. After welcoming Dimitri, she encountered a postpartum complication known as drop foot, a nerve injury that caused foot weakness and delayed her return to the ring. This health setback contributed to WWE’s decision not to renew her contract in February 2025, ending a storied 12-year tenure with the company where she captured the SmackDown Women’s Championship and became a fan-favorite as the self-proclaimed “Most Beautiful Woman in WWE.”
Despite these hurdles, Van Dale and Polinsky announced Bram’s impending arrival in April 2025 with a professionally shot video revealing the news to his step-siblings in a desert setting, exuding excitement and resilience. In June, they shared that they were expecting another boy, with Van Dale telling PEOPLE she was “just thrilled” to expand their “boy mom” dynamic, joking about reusing Dimitri’s wardrobe to save on expenses. “I really love being a boy mom, and I’m just thrilled,” she said at the time, emphasizing how this pregnancy felt “completely different” from her first—more subdued but no less joyful.
The wrestling world rallied around the couple’s announcement, with an outpouring of congratulations flooding social media. Fellow WWE stars like Big E and Charlotte Flair offered their well-wishes in the comments, while fans praised Van Dale’s strength and authenticity. “So happy for you both! What a beautiful family,” one supporter wrote, echoing the sentiment from outlets like WrestleZone and Cageside Seats, which hailed the news as a “victory lap” after a tumultuous year.
Since stepping away from WWE, Van Dale has channeled her energy into entrepreneurship as a certified fitness instructor and the founder of Snatch fitness wear, while Polinsky continues to shine as the voice of NXT and a key figure on WWE broadcasts. Though absent from in-ring action, her influence endures through her advocacy for maternal health and body positivity, inspiring a new generation both in and out of the squared circle.
As Bram settles into his new world, Van Dale reflected on the transformative power of motherhood: a quiet yet profound shift that has redefined her priorities. For Carmella and Corey Graves, this latest addition isn’t just a new life—it’s a testament to love’s enduring ring, where every comeback story ends with a heartfelt pinfall celebration.