Overview

• Brandi Rhodes shared the news on Instagram and X, writing, “Welcome to the world Leilani Ella Runnels… Cody + Brandi + Libby + Lani = ❤️,” alongside a photo with the newborn.
• The couple kept the pregnancy private, and Leilani joins big sister Liberty Iris, who is 4.
• Outlets report Cody is likely to miss Friday’s SmackDown in France and WWE’s Clash in Paris this weekend.
• Coverage notes Cody’s Aug. 8 SmackDown angle—Drew McIntyre’s Claymore through the announce desk—was used to write him off TV ahead of the birth.
• Wrestling figures including Natalya, Alexa Bliss, Lillian Garcia and Gail Kim posted public congratulations following the announcement.