Mike Bennett (birth name: Michael Bennett), is a professional wrestler from the United States and is currently performing for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). The member of the Undisputed Kingdom is currently holding the title of ROH World Tag Team which he additionally won two more times previously. After starting his professional career in 2002 on the independent circuit, Bennett got his AEW contract six years later in 2008. Bennett formerly worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and won the IWGP Tag Team Title. The winner of the Top Prospect Tournament (2011) won the Honor Rumble three years later in 2014.
Bennett, the AEW Superstar formerly worked for Impact Wrestling as Mike Kanellis and won TNA X Division Title and Impact World Tag Team Title one time each. Mike Bennett also worked for WWE from 2017 to 2020 and came out on top for the WWE 24/7 Title (2 times). Bennett previously wrestled for Top Rope Promotions (TRP), Northeast Wrestling (NEW), and several other promotions across his professional career. He held titles like the TRP Heavyweight Title, TRP Tag Team Title, and NEW Heavyweight Title one time each. Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) placed Mike Bennett in the 51st spot among the top 500 wrestlers in 2016.
Who is Mike Bennett’s Wife?
Mike Bennett is presently married to Maria Kanellis (ring name), who is also known by her original name Mary Louis "Maria" Kanellis-Bennett.
How old is Maria Kanellis?
Maria Kanellis was born in Ottawa, Illinois, United States of America on 25 February 1982 and is at present 42 years old as of March 2024.
What is Maria Kanellis’s Net Worth?
Maria Kanellis's net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of March 2024. She earns most of her money from the wrestling world as a promoter, wrestler, and manager. Maria also earns from social media, modeling, media appearances, films, TV series, etc.
What does Maria Kanellis do for a living?
Apart from AEW and ROH, Maria has worked for various wrestling advancements such as WWE (2004-2010, 2017-2020), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015), and Impact Wrestling (2016-2017, 2022). She is also famous for her appearances in Playboy magazine (2008) and Celebrity Apprentice TV show (2010). Her career started in 2004 as a participant in a reality show named Outback and got her place in WWE's diva search. After hiring as an interviewer, Maria started performing in-ring activities the following year. The Slammy Award winner for Diva of the Year in 2009 released her first-ever music album Sevin Sins in 2010.
During her TNA career, Maria won the TNA Knockouts Title (1 time) and also won the FWE Women's Title (2 times) while working for Family Wrestling Entertainment. After returning to WWE in 2017, Maria turned into the first-ever pregnant titleholder in history after winning the WWE 24/7 Title. As per Maria Kanellis's Instagram, she has a separate website where she shares photoshoots, behind-the-scenes content, etc. with a membership plan. She is also the founder and co-owner of Women's Wrestling Army (WWA) which is an independent wrestling promotion. Kanellis is an active social media user, having more than 4800 posts and 931K followers.
How long have Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis been married?
Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis exchanged wedding vows on 10 October 2014. Bennett and Kanellis first met during their days at ROH around 2011. They confirmed the news regarding their relationship in December 2011 and also got engaged later. Bennett and Kanellis have been together for more than 12 years as of March 2024. They both share various photographs via Instagram of several celebrations and outings. Their first child, a daughter named Fredrica “Freddie” Moon Bennett was born on April 3, 2018, and is presently almost six years old. Bennett and Kanellis got their second child, a son named Carver Mars Bennett was born on February 2, 2020, and is presently four years old.
FAQ's on Mike Bennett Wife
A. Mike Bennett’s wife, Maria Kanellis holds American nationality.
A. Mike Bennett’s wife, Maria Kanellis is presently 42 years old as of March 2024.
A. Mike Bennett met his wife Maria Kanellis during their days at Ring of Honor.
A. Mike Bennett has a daughter, Fredrica “Freddie” Moon Bennett, and a son, Carver Mars Bennett.
A. Mary Louis "Maria" Kanellis-Bennett is the original name of Mike Bennett’s wife, Maria Kanellis.