4 AEW stars who became fathers in 2021 and 1 expecting a child - 2 time TNT Champion, former AEW Champion

AEW stars put their bodies on the line for us fans every week. While the women carry the babies and have to take time off, men often keep wrestling. Because of this, unless the proud fathers announce the births of their children, fans might not know their favorite wrestlers are fathers.

2021 might have been a difficult year for most. But even through the worst of it, some wrestlers have been blessed to become fathers. While it might be too soon to begin speculating when we'll get second generation wrestlers, we'll go over the AEW stars who became fathers this year.

5. AEW VP, Cody Rhodes became a father this year.

Amongst all the boos and uncertainties about whether Cody Rhodes would turn heel or not, Rhodes has enjoyed becoming a father this year. Cody and Brandi's daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels, was born this year on the 18th of June.

While Rhodes and Brandi have not shared much about their time with their daughter, Brandi has posted quite a few pictures of her. Liberty might just make an appearance next season in Rhodes to the Top, and we can see the couple together with their newborn.

Fatherhood is important to a man like Cody Rhodes, being the son of the late-great Dusty Rhodes. Much of the fear he displayed in Rhodes to the Top could be from trying to be as great a father as his own father was. Becoming a father is a daunting step, and hopefully Rhodes has all the support he needs.

In the wrestling world, we'll be seeing Rhodes face Sammy Guevara for the TNT title. Could this be the heel turn fans have been asking for? Cody Rhodes might just become the first two-time AEW TNT Champion.

4. AEW's Big Money Matt Hardy became a father for the 4th time

Matt Hardy might just be building up a Hardy Family to take over AEW someday. Hardy has four children with his wife, Reby Hardy - a former wrestler for TNA/IMPACT. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Ever "Eevee" Moore Hardy, who was born on July 11th, 2021.

Whether or not any of Hardy's children grow up to be wrestlers, it's heartwarming to see Hardy raising children happily after a difficult time in his youth. Way before he signed with AEW, Matt Hardy struggled with addiction, and credits his wife for helping him get clean.

Hardy's brother, Jeff Hardy, was recently released from WWE. While it's still early, Matt has stated that he'd like to retire from wrestling as The Hardy Boyz.

3. Matt Lee, half of 2point0, became a father this year.

AEW is filled with a lot of tag teams, and while most try very hard to reach the top, 2point0 are happy just attacking guys backstage. The duo have been fighting alongside the talented yet treacherous Daniel Garcia since their debut.

While Matt Lee might be a heel in the ring, at home he seems to be the doting father. Sometime this year, Matt Lee became the father of little Jack. While Lee keeps his private life very private, as we don't know when Jack was born, Lee can't help but show off his baby. Even villains have hearts.

2. Former AEW champion, Jon Moxley, became a father in 2021

While Jon Moxley lost the AEW championship to Kenny Omega just before 2021, he gained something even greater: fatherhood. Moxley and Renee welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nora, on the 15th of June 15.

Jon Moxley has had quite the career in AEW so far, holding the championship and company during an uncertain time in the world. Moxley was set to face Bryan Danielson in the finals of the AEW Men's Championship Tournament. Due to dealing with alcohol addiction and deciding to seek help, Moxley stepped out of the tournament.

There have not been any updates since early December, but fans last heard he was doing better. Moxley will hopefully return to the ring sometime in 2022.

1. Adam Page is going to be a father sometime in 2022

"Hangman" Adam Page might currently be fighting one of his biggest fights against Bryan Danielson, but the cowboy is expecting a child. While it's way too soon to tell if the baby will be a cowboy or a cowgirl, Page is definitely excited.

At AEW Winter is Coming, Page faced Bryan Danielson for the AEW Championship. The match went on for a grueling 60 minutes and ended up being a no contest as neither wrestler could best the other. With his performance, Page is gearing up to be quite the AEW Champion.