5 AEW stars you probably didn't know were mothers

AEW is fast growing its roster to compete against the biggest wrestling companies. At a time when WWE is cutting down on its roster, AEW is signing new stars every other week.

The AEW women’s roster has also grown significantly over the past year. Many new faces have signed with the new promotion, and AEW is looking to build them from the ground up.

Many of AEW’s women wrestlers and managers are mothers behind the scenes. These incredible women are ready to tackle challenges head-on and juggle between family and work life.

Life on the road can be very testing for wrestlers, and these women have proven that anything is possible if one knows how to handle the schedule.

With that in mind, take a look at the five AEW stars who you probably didn’t know were mothers.

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#5. AEW power couple Brandi Rhodes and Cody recently welcomed their first daughter

Brandi and Cody Rhodes are known as the power couple of AEW. Much like Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Brandi and Cody are working tirelessly to lead AEW to the top of the wrestling industry.

The two AEW stars married in September 2013. In December 2020, Brandi and Cody announced that they were expecting their first child, a baby girl.

“Cody and I are so excited and overwhelmed by this news. We've had seven exciting years of marriage, worked together to grow our careers and our core at AEW from the ground up, and now here we are embarking on another incredible chapter. We have always talked about it as a future, and it turns out that the future is now. It's surreal that parenthood is right around the corner! We are ready and excited to dive right in," said Brandi.

Liberty Iris Runnels was born on June 18, 2021. Brandi and Cody decided to make a Disney-themed nursery for their firstborn.

"This kid hopefully will like Disney, because if she does, she's got it made," Brandi says with a laugh. "We absolutely love it. It only makes it that much sweeter that now we're going to have a child to bring into it and see the wonder through her eyes," added Brandi.

The Chief Brand Officer recently revealed that she went through postpartum depression after the birth of Liberty. Meanwhile, AEW fans are waiting to see Brandi Rhodes back on their television screens.

#4. AEW manager Vickie Guerrero has two daughters with Eddie Guerrero

Vickie Guerrero is currently working with two of the finest talents in AEW. Nyla Rose and Andrade El Idolo have hired Vickie’s managerial services in hopes of making it big for the company.

Most fans are aware of the fact that Vickie is the wife of late WWE legend Eddie Guerrero. They had two daughters together before Eddie tragically passed away. Vickie’s daughter Shaul Marie Guerrero is also a wrestler who has tried her luck in many different companies, including WWE.

Vickie was recently part of an interview with Lucha Libre Online where she was asked about the possibility of her daughter Shaul heading to AEW. She believes that her daughter could join her in AEW in the future.

“You know, in this wrestling industry, you never say no to it. Her first important priority that she’s doing is training. She got to be trained by Dustin Rhodes and she was appearing for AEW appearances and then she’s a Chicago, so she’s training there. So then, one thing is being gone for six years of not wrestling,” said Vickie Guerrero.

“She wanted to get back to the basics and kind of get the ring rust out of her but you know, when Shaul performs, she looks exactly like Eddie. I mean the smirk, her walk her Charisma identifies who Eddie was when he was in the ring and she’s really trying to invent herself to be her own person not to be like Eddie, but to represent the family,” added Vickie Guerrero.

AEW could look to cash in on Shaul’s wrestling skills and charisma by giving her a run in the company. She could work with her mother and become a great asset for AEW.

#3. AEW star Jade Cargill has a daughter

Jade Cargill kickstarted her wrestling career with AEW in 2020. Before signing with AEW, Cargill had an unsuccessful tryout with WWE. Cargill is one of the fittest-looking athletes in the entire AEW locker room.

Earlier this year, Cargill wrestled in her first singles match, defeating Dani Jordyn. What many fans may not know is that Jade Cargill has a daughter named Bailey.

The AEW star posts about her daughter frequently on social media and has labeled Bailey her greatest inspiration.

“Mother first. My greatest inspiration. My silly little girl. My little athlete. I see so much of me in you, my everything

Even though Jade Cargill tries to keep her social media as her professional space, she cannot help but post about Bailey on it.

“Social media to me is my somewhat professional space and I like to separate it from my personal life. I only allow what I want you all to see. Overall, when regarding kids it can be scary. But I will become better about this. I don’t play about my daughter. and this world is getting scarier everyday. But she’s also every part of my days and growing up. #proudmom”

Cargill has a mountain to climb in AEW. Her recent work in the ring and on the mic has shown that she has the potential to go a long way in the wrestling business.

#2. AEW star Big Swole has a daughter with Cedric Alexander

Big Swole competed in the 2018 WWE Mae Young Classic tournament before making her way to AEW. She's currently looking to make it big in AEW.

Big Swole is married to former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander. The couple have a daughter together named Adessah.

“I cherish these moments when they are in their own world. I didn’t get to have my Father around everyday so seeing this always brings joy to my heart! Take heart and hold your loved ones near. @cedricalexander1 and Adessah Momma loves you guys to infinity and beyond!”

“My pride and joy! I am very grateful to have such a caring and wonderful Mother who raised me to be just as lovely and strong! As I pass her knowledge onto my daughter I'll always remember her teachings, love and her pure example of what a true woman of God looks/acts like. Happy Mothers Day to all!!!”

It’s heartening to see that Alexander and Big Swole are close together even though they work in rival companies. The AEW star continues to post about her love for her daughter on social media and keeps fans updated on what’s going on in their lives.

#1. AEW star Thunder Rosa has a son

Thunder Rosa is looking to make her way up in AEW by becoming the women’s champion. She started wrestling in 2014 and has worked extremely hard to make it big in such a short span of time.

Rosa had a good rivalry with Britt Baker recently for the AEW Women’s Championship. Baker and Rosa became the first women to main event Dynamite.

Behind the scenes, Rosa is a mother to a 16-year old son. The two have a special bond and Thunder Rosa regularly posts about her son.

“Finally celebrated my son’s birthday after 3 weeks of him waiting for his gift. Again I’m blessed to share this moments with him happy quince Bebe! Te queremos mucho #chosenone #thunderrosa”

In an interview with Bleacher Report, Rosa talked about how spending time with her family is important during her off days.

"I am very anxious. I will fold clothes and put them away for hours sometimes. I just got into playing the Oculus. My son and I have battles all the time. I live in San Antonio so I love going to the river walk to sit down at a restaurant with some chips and queso. When we go to the beach, I like to sit and be a beach bum. It's nice not to have to sit with my phone and answer 50,000 emails, but I don't get to do that too often," said Thuner Rosa.

It’s good to see that one of the most vicious women in AEW loves to spend quality time with her family. Thunder Rosa will likely win the AEW Women’s Championship sooner rather than later.