Sonya Deville Open To MMA Return After WWE Exit

Daria Berenato spent years in WWE as Sonya Deville, but with this chapter of her life over, a return to the world of Mixed Martial Arts remains a possibility. While speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Berenato explained that she still holds a place in her heart for MMA.

“I love wrestling, but I love fighting in MMA just the same. They’re in the same boat right now. I had three amateur fights before I got into WWE.”

Berenato only stopped fighting because she was given an opportunity in WWE as part of 2015’s Tough Enough. After being cut from the promotion earlier this year, Berenato is ready to step back in the cage.

“That decision [signing with WWE] led me down the path I’ve been on for the last decade. But my first love was fighting, so that door isn’t closed either.”

Berenato was cut from WWE despite being a regular on TV at the time, a move that has caused concern among the remaining women’s roster. With many in WWE also unhappy about the handling of women in recent weeks, things have been far from plain sailing for the women of WWE on the Road to WrestleMania 41.

While Berenato is open to a return to MMA, a return to the wrestling ring will hinge on her 90-day non-compete clause with the promotion. One thing for certain, however, is that the former Women’s Tag Team Champion is far from finished with competin