Fans aren’t just interested in what players do on the field—they follow everything, even their personal lives. That’s especially true for New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who has recently become the center of social media buzz. The latest wave of rumors? Speculation about whether he’s trying to connect with WWE star Tiffany Stratton.
The Vol-pedo shoots his shot at WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton 👀
(Via @YANKPLANE06) pic.twitter.com/6rKyoAeD0A
— Talkin’ Basabell (@TalkinBasabell_) April 9, 2025
It all began when a post surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), from Talkin Basebell, claiming “The Vol-pedo shoots his shot at WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton.” The post featured a supposed comment by Volpe that read, “Check your DMs.” Naturally, it went viral, sparking debate and a flurry of fan theories about whether Volpe and Stratton might be talking—or even dating.
But here’s the twist: the whole thing appears to be false. The image was altered, and the account behind it is a parody. The original message didn’t come from Volpe at all. It was actually posted by WWE star Ludwig Kaiser. This ties back to an earlier situation where Charlotte Flair mentioned Kaiser being in her DMs, throwing shade at Stratton, who is rumored to be dating Kaiser. In fact, Kaiser recently commented under one of Stratton’s posts asking her to check her messages, followed by fire emojis—likely the true source of the edited image.
Meanwhile, while social media stirred up drama, Anthony Volpe has been making waves where it counts: on the field. Entering his third MLB season, Volpe is emerging as a major contributor for the Yankees. The team itself is on a roll, launching home runs with ease, and Volpe’s individual performance is turning heads. Some fans joked his success comes from using torpedo-shaped bats, but his stats tell a better story.
Volpe now ranks in the 93rd percentile in key metrics, posting an average exit velocity of 91.5 mph with nearly 20% of his hits barreling off the bat. Compared to 2024—when he had a modest 3.9% barrel rate and 87.7 mph exit velocity—he’s clearly improved. With a .967 OPS and four home runs in just his first 10 games of 2025, Volpe looks like he’s finally hitting his stride.
As speculation swirls off the field, his growing on-field dominance may be what truly defines his year. With his speed, power, and confidence all coming together, Volpe is well on his way to becoming one of the Yankees’ breakout stars.
The question remains: Will his rising MLB performance drown out the gossip, or will fans keep one eye on his rumored links to the WWE world?