Sonya Deville has been a prominent member of the WWE roster from the moment she first debuted on the main roster as part of Absolution. There have been highs and lows for her during that period, whether it be feuding with Mandy Rose or taking on an authority role as part of the main roster, Deville has achieved plenty.
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She has grown a steady fanbase in that period, proving to people that she is an exciting talent with a bright future. However, while people know a lot about her in-ring character, there is plenty about Deville's life outside the wrestling world that fans should be aware of.
10 Legitimate MMA Background
Sonya Deville always presents herself as a legitimately tough in-ring competitor, and she often provides an MMA style within her work. A lot of people think that is just a gimmick she has decided to create to make her look different, but that isn't the case as Deville has a legitimate MMA background.
Before she was part of the WWE world, Deville did have a career in MMA, with this being the sport that she originally wanted to be part of. While that didn't happen, Deville does have a 2-1 win-loss record, which is impressive and showcases her skill.
9 She's Openly Gay
Sonya Deville is one of the few wrestlers in the entire business to be openly gay, and that is something important for fans to know. She doesn't push that message too much with her character, but she does give subtle nods such as having rainbow colors as part of her gear at times.
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Deville is the first openly gay female WWE Superstar, and that is something that needs to be celebrated. It is great to see Deville being comfortable with who she is, while it also helps to provide some inspiration to others who might be in a similar position.
8 Unfortunate Home Incident
While Sonya Deville's time as an authority figure was great, the reason she took time away from WWE, and then a break from in-ring competition was that she was dealing with an unfortunate situation in her own life. Deville was a victim of stalking, burglary, and attempted kidnapping back in 2020.
A man broke into Deville's home, with video footage showcasing him inside, which was a terrifying situation. It's something that thankfully didn't become more serious, but it no doubt shook Deville up and is something that should never have happened.
7 Had A YouTube Channel
YouTube is a platform that a lot of professional wrestlers have tapped into as a way of showcasing their passions away from the wrestling ring, and Sonya Deville is one of those. While it is something she has since stopped using, there are a lot of videos up on her and Mandy Rose's channel, known as Mandy & Sonya Damandyz Donutz.
This primarily focuses on their love of food and snacks, mainly in the form of donuts. They go around trying different snacks, which also features some other wrestlers as well.
6 Dog Owner
Much like many people in the world, Sonya Deville is a major animal lover, and the WWE Superstar has taken that to another level as she now has a pet dog herself. It's something she shares images of on her social media, and it allows fans to understand a different side of her as a person.
It's the type of information that helps fans connect with her even further, as many fans are also big animal fans. These types of images and facts help to grow Deville's popularity, which has worked for other wrestlers with pets such as Natalya and Alexa Bliss.
5 Work On AfterBuzz
Before she got her big break in the wrestling world, Sonya Deville took on several other jobs to make her name. One of the biggest opportunities came when she was a host on AfterBuzz, getting the opportunity to work with Maria Menounos, who is a celebrity that happens to be a big wrestling fan.
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Deville's time on this show is often forgotten now that she has become a top WWE Superstar, however, it was through this show that her wrestling journey began, as Menounos was the person who told Deville about Tough Enough.
4 Creating A Clothing Range
While professional wrestling is Sonya Deville's focus in life right now, that doesn't mean that it is the only thing she is thinking about. Wrestlers often look to branch out and get involved with other projects to expand their portfolio, and that is exactly what Deville has done.
She launched her own clothing range, 'Rainbow Hearts,' which was in collaboration with Heavy Heart. The clothes are all about empowering people to showcase their feelings and passions, which is something that Deville believes is important.
3 Total Divas Role
Sonya Deville is a very entertaining person, and that is why E! decided to bring her in to be part of Total Divas while the show was running. This was a role that only select members of the roster were provided, and that ended up working well for Deville.
Fans got to see a different side of her at that time, getting to see the bond she has with her mother, her relationships, and the bonds she has with other members of the WWE roster.
2 Genuine Friendship With Mandy Rose
From the moment they first debuted on the main roster together, it has been clear that Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville are close. Of course, many wrestlers can be put together as a team only for them to not like each other, but that isn't the case when it comes to this pair.
Rose and Deville are truly best friends away from the ring, and they often spend a lot of time together on the road and in their own personal time, having created a strong connection.
1 Business Owner
When it comes to the friendship that Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville have, the two women took things to another level when they decided to create a business together. They used a genuine passion they have for donuts to start their own company known as DaMandyz Donutz.
The two of them love donuts, with this being their go-to snack when they're on the road. Because of that, they opted to create their own company, and that is something that they have done, showcasing their business sense away from wrestling.
