DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, host Chris Van Vliet interviews WWE superstar Sonya Deville. She discusses her recovery from a torn ACL injury that occurred shortly after winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Chelsea Green. Despite the disappointment of getting injured after achieving a career milestone, she found a positive in being able to take time off for her honeymoon and wedding planning.
Sonya reflects on her brutal match against Liv Morgan, where she was slammed onto chairs, revealing she embraces the physicality of matches to make them feel realistic. She also expresses her desire for a high-profile singles match against Asuka or Rhea Ripley, having faced them predominantly in tag team bouts.
The conversation delves into Sonya's transition from MMA to WWE, her role as the SmackDown General Manager, and how she met her wife through social media. Sonya concludes by expressing gratitude for her health, her career, and her ability to support her family while doing what she loves.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Sonya Deville is recovering from a torn ACL injury and is eager to return to the ring.
- She desires high-profile singles matches against talents like Asuka and Rhea Ripley.
- Sonya embraces the physicality and realism of her matches to portray her character effectively.
- Her background in MMA helped her transition to professional wrestling.
- She served as the SmackDown General Manager, a role she enjoyed.
- Sonya met her wife through social media and is grateful for her personal life and career.
- She values her health and the ability to support her family while doing what she loves.
- Sonya has a humorous and playful personality, as evidenced by her interactions with her wife.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I think when you trust the person you're out there with and there is so much love, it's easy to kind of emulate any emotion with.“ by Sonya Deville
- “I was like, just. I can't curse on here. I don't know. Are you okay with that? I was like, just fuck me up out there. Like, I don't care if there's blood. I don't care what happens. Like, we're badasses. We're both from New Jersey, and we can handle that.“ by Sonya Deville
- “I'm very grateful for my health and I'm grateful for my life, being able to support my family, and being able to do what I am absolutely obsessed with every single day. And that's being that ring kicking some ass.“ by Sonya Deville
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Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Blue Wire
5/30/24