7 current and former WWE Superstars who recently became fathers

Several current and former WWE Superstars have become fathers in the past few months. A few female superstars also became mothers.

Ronda Rousey, for example, gave birth to her daughter, La'akea Makalapuaokalanipõ, last September. The Baddest Woman on the Planet then returned to the ring in January to win the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble match.

For the male superstars who welcomed new additions to their families, a few already had children. Others are experiencing fatherhood for the first time in their lives.

Here are seven former and current WWE Superstars who recently became fathers.

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#7. WWE Superstar Erik

After competing for several years in other promotions, Erik joined WWE in 2018. During his time on the independent circuit, he met and fell in love with Sarah Logan. After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot in December 2018.

In July 2020, Erik and Logan announced that they were expecting their first child. The couple then welcomed their son, Raymond Cash Rowe, on February 9, 2021.

The former RAW Tag Team Champion recently celebrated his son's first birthday by sending him a heartfelt message via Instagram:

"It seems impossible that you are already a year old. You’ve changed our lives in so many amazing and wonderful ways. Every day with you is an adventure because I can’t wait to see what you do next. I love you, son. Happy Birthday Cash!" Erik wrote.

Erik has been with WWE for more than four years, during which he won both the NXT and RAW Tag Team Championships alongside his Viking Raiders partner Ivar. The 37-year-old also won the 24/7 Championship once.

The Vikings Raiders are currently active on SmackDown. They recently challenged The Usos for a SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at Elimination Chamber. However, the bout was called off after the Usos attacked Erik and his partner before the bell.

#6. Former WWE Superstar Jon Moxley

Jon Moxley (FKA Dean Ambrose) signed with WWE in 2011. Two years later, he started dating former WWE presenter Renee Paquette (FKA Renee Young). After nearly four years together, the couple tied the knot in April 2017.

The former WWE Champion left Vince McMahon's company in 2019. His wife then followed in his footsteps a year later. In November 2020, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.

On June 15, 2021, Moxley became a father as Paquette gave birth to their daughter, Nora Murphy Good.

In an interview with First Class Fatherhood, the 36-year-old spoke about becoming a father.

"It's a challenge, but it's the greatest feeling I've probably ever had in my life. Like when your daughter, when you look in her little baby eyes and they just... It's like hell having a baby for like big periods, you know, it's a craziness, but the moments of tranquility where they're just being chill and they look at you and they grab your finger and they look in your eyes and stuff, it's the greatest," Moxley said. (10:38)

The former United States Champion also disclosed that he regularly exchanges daughter pictures with WWE Hall of Famer Edge, who also has two daughters.

Moxley is currently an active competitor in All Elite Wrestling. The former AEW Champion recently teamed up with CM Punk to defeat FTR on AEW Dynamite.

#5. Former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes kicked off his professional wrestling career in 2006 in WWE. Nearly five years later, he met and fell in love with former WWE ring announcer Brandi Rhodes (FKA Eden).

Cody and Brandi dated for a while before tying the knot in September 2013. Three years later, they both left Vince McMahon's company. Cody built a new legacy for himself in the indies before helping found AEW in 2019.

In December the following year, Cody and Brandi announced that they were expecting their first child. The former Intercontinental Champion became a father when Brandi gave birth to their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels, on June 18, 2021.

In an interview with Chris Van Vilet, Brandi disclosed how becoming a father has changed her husband.

"Oh, Cody had dad brain before, it’s worse. He is really trying to find his balance. But the good thing is we are kind of surrounded by people who are empowering us and helping us, that has gone a long way. Otherwise, I think we would both be floating out to sea on a raft, waiting for someone to come and help us," she said. (H/T WrestlingHeadlines)

Cody Rhodes recently left AEW after his contract expired. He is now reportedly in negotiations with Vince McMahon's company.

#4. Former WWE Superstar No Way Jose

No Way Jose (AKA Levy Valenz) competed for a few years on the independent circuit before signing with WWE in 2015. He spent three years on NXT before making his main roster debut in April 2018.

Jose had a few feuds on Monday Night RAW over the next two years. However, the company released him from his contract in April 2020 due to budget cuts.

A month before leaving WWE, Jose revealed that he and his partner were expecting their first child:

"Best news of my life! I’m gonna be a dad!" he wrote in an Instagram post.

The couple had their first son last September. In an Instagram post, the former superstar revealed that he was proud to be a father.

"Overwhelmed & overjoyed for the birth of my happy, healthy, beautiful son!! So proud to be a dad!!" Jose wrote.

After his WWE departure, No Way Jose debuted in IMPACT Wrestling. However, he left the promotion last November, two months after the birth of his son. A month later, the 33-year-old returned to the independent circuit.

Last December, he went head-to-head against Schaff in a Seattle Street Fight at DEFY Dark Horse. Unfortunately, he came up short.

#3. WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali married his wife Uzma in January 2011. Nearly three years later, the couple welcomed their first child. The 35-year-old then joined Vince McMahon's company in 2016.

A year later, Ali and his wife had their second child, Rayaan. Last June, the former leader of Retribution took to Twitter to announce that he and his wife were expecting their third child.

"New addition to the crew december 2021," he wrote.

In November 2021, Uzma gave birth to the couple's third child, Dua. Dua is an Arabic word meaning "prayer." In an Instagram post, Ali revealed why they chose that name for their daughter.

"We named her Dua because we prayed really hard for her," he wrote.

Ali last competed in 2021 when he lost to Drew McIntyre on the October 29 episode of SmackDown.

Last month, the former police officer requested his release on Twitter. In his post, he stated that he has "a message that is much bigger than his dreams in professional wrestling," disclosing that he would not be capable of delivering it while working in WWE. Nevertheless, the company refused to grant his release.

#2. WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston joined WWE in 2006. Four years later, he married his long-time girlfriend, Kori Campfield. Three years after they tied the knot, Kingston and his wife welcomed their first son, Kai, in 2013. They then had their second son, Orion Kingsley, three years later.

In May 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their third child. On November 26, 2021, Kingston announced the birth of his first daughter, Lotus Selene, via Instagram.

"She's here… Witnessing @earthmamarising give life to our precious baby girl left me in awe. The entire experience was both a reminder and reinforcer of how grateful I am to have such an incredibly strong and resilient wife. Our tribe grows larger as our familial bond grows even stronger! Lotus Selene Sarkodie-Mensah, was born at home late Tuesday night, weighing 6lbs 2oz and 19.5" long. Welcome to the world, my little love!" Kofi wrote.

Kofi Kingston is currently active on SmackDown. He recently teamed up with his New Day partner Big E to face Los Lotharios. However, Angel and Humberto came out victorious.

#1. Former WWE Superstar Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano kicked off his wrestling career in 2005 and spent nearly a decade building his name on the independent circuit. He joined Vince McMahon's company in 2015 and debuted shortly after on the NXT brand.

A year later, the 34-year-old got engaged to former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion Candice LeRae. Later that same year, the couple tied the knot.

Last August, the former NXT Champion and LeRae announced that they were expecting their first child. Last Thursday, Gargano became a father as his wife gave birth to their son Quill Lewis.

The first NXT Triple Crown Champion then posted a photo of his newborn son on Instagram, describing him as "perfect."

"Little dude is definitely feeling the love. I may be a tad bit biased.. but he's absolutely perfect," he wrote.

Gargano recently left WWE after his contract expired. In his final match, he teamed up with L.A. Knight, Pete Dunne, and Tomasso Ciampa to face Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Grayson Waller, and Tony D'Angelo in a WarGames match at NXT WarGames last December. However, Gargano's team lost the bout.