Sonya Deville is WWE’s first openly gay superstar after revealing her sexuality on a Tough Enough episode back in 2015. She is engaged to fitness model Toni Cassano, announcing it online earlier this year. Therefore, the couple is currently busy planning their wedding.
Moreover, Sonya recently shared a hilarious tweet regarding their preparation. She wrote, “Our wedding planner just asked if Toni and I are twins?…. We sat in silence for 30 seconds before she laughed and said ‘omg that was so dumb’ lol …” Obviously, fans have pointed out the jarring similarities between the couple in the past.
Sonya Deville and Toni Cassano met in 2022 during one of the former’s events. Both women frequently post photos of their relationship on their social media accounts. Moreover, they host a virtual program together called “Train Like an Athlete 4-Week Challenge.”
Our wedding planner just asked if Toni and I are twins?…. We sat in silence for 30 seconds before she laughed and said “omg that was so dumb” lol … 😅🙃🫠😳
— Daria/Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) August 23, 2023The 29-year-old is recuperating from a torn ACL after being injured during a match against Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair. Furthermore, she was one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Chelsea Green. The pair were set for a long title reign, as rumors suggested that backstage officials appreciated the duo’s on-screen character work.
Sonya Deville received appreciation from LGBTQ organizations
Sonya Deville has been in the WWE for almost a decade. Initially, she took part in the 2015 Tough Enough show, which was a reality-type program to determine the next superstar. During an episode of the show, Deville opened up about her sexuality. Therefore, she became the company’s first wrestler ever to do so.
Previously, the 29-year-old superstar had revealed this was not intentional. Speaking on New Jersey’s 6ABC News, she thanked fans for their support and generosity. Moreover, the former tag team champion mentioned that she received appreciation from LGBTQ organizations for her brave move.
Despite not winning the competition, she managed to gain a contract. Deville would end up debuting on the main roster after only a year on NXT. She was introduced to the WWE Universe as part of the faction Absolution, alongside a returning Paige and Mandy Rose. Since then, the former MMA fighter has been a workhorse for the women’s division.
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