Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Corey Graves’s wife Carmella was in a relationship with a fellow WWE wrestler, Big Cass.
As part of recent changes to the main roster commentary teams, Corey Graves saw himself moved to NXT last week.
Highlights
- Corey Graves has been moved to NXT as the commentator.
- Graves was married to Amy Polinsky in 2009 and separated in 2020.
- After dating for several years, he tied the knot with WWE Superstar Carmella in 2022.
Taking on X, formerly Twitter, Graves referenced how he had his in-ring dream taken away from him. He wrote,
Imagine chasing your dream. Then being TOLD (not deciding) that you’re no longer physically able to pursue your dream. Then you dedicate your life to something “dream adjacent” and being pretty fucking awesome at it. And then, when it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, being told you’re not famous enough for your own job. Just in case you’ve wondered where I’ve been.
Corey Graves
For those who may have missed it, WWE RAW’s switch to Netflix last week saw Michael Cole and Pat McAfee become the red brand’s new commentary team, while Joe and Wade switched to SmackDown.
Previously, Cole and Graves had been calling the SmackDown action for the past several months, but with the return of McAfee, the decision has been made to pair Pat and Cole together as a double act.
As a result, Corey Graves has joined Vic Joseph and Booker T on the call for NXT.
In addition to Corey’s X post, Mike Johnson over at PWInsider reports that there have been rumblings that Corey wasn’t happy with his on-screen “positioning” with WWE for the past several weeks.
Corey Graves’s Ex-Wife, Amy Polinsky, Accused Him Of Sleeping With Carmella
American wrestling color commentators Corey Graves and Amy Polinsky started dating in 2006 and tied the knot in 2009.
Amy Polinsky, a fitness instructor, 44, was born on January 16, 1980, in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
They remained married for nearly 11 years and had three children: Cash, Lennyn Paige, and Lola.
Sadly, they officially divorced in 2020 after Amy accused Corey of sleeping with WWE superstar Carmella.
In a deleted Instagram post, Amy wrote,
““This may be totally below me to do but I’m hurt. I’m sad. I’ve put 11 years into supporting a man to accomplish his dream only for him to punch me in the gut! I’ve been through suicide attempts, alcoholism, among so much more with him and stuck by his side. The kicker is finding out that he’s been sleeping with one of my daughters role models all along. Carmella and Corey Graves I hope you guys are happy. I really do!”
Amy Polinsky
Despite speaking to many news outlets, Polinsky deleted her Instagram account. Moreover, on an episode of Total Divas, Carmella also denied all the accusations made by Amy. She said,
“I didn’t do anything wrong. I know in my heart I didn’t break up a family. I would never do something like that. I just don’t like that now the entire world thinks I did this horrible thing,” she told Sonya Deville.
Carmella
After separating from Amy, Corey started dating Carmella in 2019 and tied the knot on April 7, 2022.
On October 31, 2022, she revealed on her Instagram account that she had an ectopic pregnancy, which resulted in a miscarriage.
Later, on May 1, 2023, Corey and Carmella announced that they were expecting their first child. They welcomed their first child, a son, Dimitri, on November 8, 2023.
Earlier on June 11, 2020, Carmella and Corey launched a weekly podcast called Bare With Us, where the two discuss different issues regarding relationship issues within their own.
Corey Graves’s Wife, Carmella, Is Also A Wrestler
Carmella 37, born Leah Van Dale, is an American professional wrestler, dancer, and model.
She is the daughter of Paul Van Dale, a former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who worked as a jobber for the WWF in the 1980s and 1990s.
Leah is signed to WWE, where she performs under the ring name Carmella. She is a former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, and WWE 26/7 Champion.
She is currently inactive due to maternity leave. Carmella made her video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K17 and appeared in WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20, WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23, and WWE 2K24.
Carmella joined Total Divas as a prominent cast member for the show’s seventh season in June 2017.
Despite appearing as a guest in the eighth season, she returned to the show as a series regular in the ninth season, which premiered in October 2019.
Additional Information
- Corey Graves has an estimated net worth of over $650,000 as of 2025.
- Dan Polinsky is the father of Corey Graves, who worked as a pro wrestling promoter.
- Corey is also known for his work on the independent circuit under the ring name Sterling James Keenan.
