Leah Van Dale, Known as WWE’s Carmella, Welcomes First Baby With Husband Corey Graves

Leah Van Dale is a new mama! The WWE star (whose stage name is Carmella) welcomed her first baby, Dimitri Paul Polinsky, with husband Matthew Polinsky (known by his stage name Corey Graves) on Wednesday, Van Dale confirmed on Instagram.

"11.8.23 8lbs 21 inches 🩵," she captioned a sweet snap of the new family of three. "Well worth the 60 hour labor (more on that another day)."

The new mom is also a stepparent to three children from Polinsky's previous marriage to Amy Polinsky. 

Van Dale announced her pregnancy on Good Morning America in May. She previously opened up about experiencing miscarriages in September and October last year.

"It's just all been such a whirlwind," she said. "I think because of my past, it was hard to get excited off the bat about this one, but I was cautiously optimistic. I try to have a good mindset, a positive mindset this time around, and it's working. So I'm very happy about that."

She continued of her husband's reaction: "He was completely shocked and surprised. He was so excited, and from the get-go when I told him, we both just really tried to have such a positive outlook on it."

That same month, Van Dale shared a sweet video of Polinsky's kids finding out they were getting a new baby sibling. 

"I've been waiting for what feels like forever to post this. These three kiddos have completely changed my life and made me realize just how much I want to be a mom. If this new baby turns out to be half as smart, talented, funny and kind as my step kids, I'll be one lucky mama," she captioned the emotional video. "I don't know what I did to deserve these kiddos and all of this love, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Graves and I are just so blessed to be adding to our little family. Warning: you're gonna need a tissue!!!"

In September, the wrestling star also shared a video detailing her gorgeous jungle-themed baby shower, writing in part, "The baby shower of my dreams! I never got to have a bridal shower because I was so busy with work prior to our wedding, so I knew I wanted to go all out for this shower! Shoutout to everyone who made this day an absolute dream!"

Van Dale added: "Thank you to all of my amazing friends and family for coming and sharing this beautiful day celebrating our baby boy on the way. I’m so grateful for the memories."