Corey Graves was attacked by Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown several weeks ago, and it seems that there was a real-life reason behind the assault and his ongoing absence.

Carmella is expecting the couple’s second child and it seems that her due date has already been and gone. It’s likely that Graves was written off TV so that he can be by his wife’s side for the birth of their second child, but she is now overdue and still awaits her new addition.

The former Women’s Champion updated her story to note that her eldest son Dimitri, wasn’t sleeping and that she was now way past her due date. She was feeling the effects of both things at the same time and made it clear that she was no over it.

Carmella was released from WWE earlier this year and announced that she was expecting her second child not long after. The Money in the Bank winner hasn’t returned to WWE since it was revealed that she was expecting Dimitri back in 2023.

What’s next for Corey Graves in WWE?

It’s an interesting situation for Corey Graves at present since he has been taking on several new roles on SmackDown and behind the announce table at AAA. Graves is considered to be one of the best commentators of the current generation, and the fact that Pat McAfee is taking time away from WWE at the moment allows Corey Graves to step in.

That being said, he has clearly been granted some personal time to welcome his second child with his wife, Carmella and will be able to remain away from the company for as long as needed.

Graves wont be making the trip to Australia for Crown Jewel this weekend, but could be back for Survivor Series.