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In the latest edition of Mercedes Mone's Mone Mag, Mone's advocate Kevin Undergaro wrote a long piece about former WWE star Sonya Deville, Daria Berenato regarding her WWE exit and future:
Keven Undergaro on Sonya Deville aka Daria Berenato
Hi Moné Makers, it's Kev Undergaro, THE official Advocate for your CEO. Last week, the news broke that the WWE would not be resigning the likes of Sonya Deville, known to me as Daria Berenato or 'D.' I have known D since she was 20 years old, fighting MMA and hosting at my network, AfterBuzz TV. A decade later, we remain family and have shared some amazing experiences. My wife married her and her amazing wife, Tony, in what was the greatest wedding I have ever attended. D has been one of my most amazing mentees, from being the first female MMA fighter in WWE to being the first openly gay wrestler.
Future Positive Ripple Affect
We'll never know how many people she inspired to own their identity and orientation, but I know there are many. And thanks to D, in the years to come, we will see more and more do the same in wrestling and beyond.
Talent Untapped
Her work in wrestling during Covid, managing both Smackdown and Monday Night Raw during less than talent-friendly quarantine conditions, showed us all her amazing talent. Much of that talent is still untapped.
Daria's Future More Sweet than Bitter
D not resigning with WWE is bittersweet to a degree as I think there was unfinished business there. However, the move allows her to express that talent – outside the ring. When you factor in her Herculean, Italian East Coast work ethic and sensational entrepreneurial spirit, the only way she will go is up. Give it some time, but mark my words, the mainstream will see a lot more of her. Daria will have a stellar acting and hosting career. I see femme fatale, assassin, and police roles, crime procedurals, dramas, and a platform of her own.
UnWrapped with Daria & Tony
Some of you may have heard that 'Unwrapped with D & T' is launching, hosted by D and T (Tony), with plenty of help from yours truly. You may be saying to yourself, cynically, 'big deal, another pro wrestler podcast.' If so, you would be wrong. UnWrapped will promise to be a multi-level lifestyle platform, and resource (the first of its kind) centering on the New Modern Family. Unwrapped will feature programming with celebrity guests and experts and advice from the couple themselves. From the beautiful house they renovated, with their backyard full of chickens, Daria and her wife Tony will share everything regarding what it's like to be a new modern family in suburbia. From parenting two children, renovating and flipping homes, and doing DIY to discussing fitness, beauty, Monéy, health, and relationship advice, I see a power couple on the horizon and a lifestyle brand being built. What's even more inspiring is how many people the UnWrapped brand will serve and inspire. But then, that's what D has always done, so it should be no surprise. It's going to be fun to help this grow. As for you, fellow wrestling fans, fear not. I'm sure you'll see some familiar faces popping up.
Daria's Future in Pro Wrestling?
As for pro wrestling, as we all know, you never say never. D is going to continue to soar to greater heights no matter what. She will continue to break barriers and inspire future generations, and I'm here for all of it. I love you, Daria, and have been honored to witness your incredible journey. I'll be in the front row with many others, watching the next chapter. Meantime, I'd advise you to put your hair up and square up, but then, knowing you, you've already done that.MORE DE
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