- Torrie Wilson, WWE Hall of Famer, has become a mum at 50 via surrogate, welcoming daughter Poppi Wilson Tupper
- Torrie shares emotional message on Instagram, calling motherhood a dream come true
- She reflects on her journey, expressing gratitude and joy for becoming a mother later in life
WWE icon Torrie Wilson has become a mum for the first time.
The 50-year-old wrestling legend, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019, has revealed she and her husband Justin Tupper have welcomed daughter Poppi into the world.
‘Poppi Wilson Tupper was born via our angel surrogate a few months ago. 🙏🏽🩷🥺,’ she wrote on Instagram.
Torrie shared the joyous news alongside photos of herself and her bundle of joy, and pictures with her husband at the hospital after her birth.
She compared becoming a mother in her 50s to slipping onto a train ‘just as the doors were closing’.
She added: ‘I wasn’t sure if “Mommy” was going to be in the cards for me. As I write this, I’m filled with emotion & gratitude. I feel like I slid onto the subway train just as the doors were closing.
‘Thank you for making my dream come true @justinctupper.’
Her fellow WWE superstars have flooded the post with congratulatory messages for the new mum.
‘Omggggg!!!! Congratulations!!! How beautiful! I’m so happy for you,’ wrote Cassie Lee, who was known as Peyton Royce in the IIconics.
‘Awww yay! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️,’ added Nia Jax, while Hall of Famer Nikki Bella commented: ‘Omgosh congrats!!!! so happy for you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️’
‘What a lucky little girl to have the two of you as parents!!! Congrats,’ said legendary ring announcer Lilian Garcia, while the likes of Chelsea Green, Maxxine Dupri and Lita replied with simple but sweet congratulations.
Former women’s champion Carmella, who has been open about her own fertility journey with commentator Corey Graves, wrote: ‘Oh my goodnessssss congratulations, mama!! So so happy for you.’
Brie Bella added: ‘I’m sooo happy for you!! Congratulations 💕 you’ll be the best Mama!!’
‘That’s amazing. I’m so happy for you both. You’ll be a fantastic mother,’ commented Kevin Nash, and WWE star Natalya replied: ‘I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to you and Justin! You both are going to be amazing parents!’
Torrie got her start in wrestling with WCW from 1999 to 2000, before signing with WWE the following year.
She feuded with the likes of Dawn Marie and Sable, while landing cover shoots for magazines like FHM and Playboy.
When she was inducted into the Hall of Fame six years ago, she quipped: ‘I just want to thank you for letting me be just even a small part of your life. And for many of you guys, a part of your puberty.’
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