The world of professional wrestling is known for its unpredictability, and for those who have spent time within the inner workings of WWE, the line between success and failure can be perilously thin. In a shocking revelation, former WWE Superstar Sonya Deville (now known as Chelsea Green) revealed that a social media post about Vince McMahon and a female star almost led to her termination just two years into her main roster run.
A Misstep That Could Have Been Career-Ending
According to sources close to Deville, the incident occurred during a period when tensions between WWE’s male and female talent were running high. Deville, who was still finding her footing on the main roster, attempted to speak out on social media about an issue that had been plaguing the women’s division – the perceived favoritism shown by Vince McMahon towards certain female Superstars.
“I was feeling frustrated and I let my emotions get the best of me,” Deville said in a recent interview. “I posted something about Vince and a female colleague, and it quickly got out of hand. I realized too late that it was a mistake, but by then it was already too late.”
While WWE officials were reportedly taken aback by Deville’s bold move, many within the company sympathized with her sentiments. Insiders revealed that several female Superstars had indeed felt marginalized and overlooked during this period, and some had even approached McMahon about their concerns.
“Everyone was talking about it behind closed doors,” said a WWE insider, who wished to remain anonymous. “But Sonya took it a step too far. She didn’t realize that the power dynamic in WWE is so different from what you see on TV. Vince can make or break a career with a single phone call, and Sonya found that out the hard way.”
The Fallout and Deville’s Subsequent Departure
While McMahon reportedly did not fire Deville directly, sources close to the situation revealed that she was given an ultimatum: either retract her statement and apologize, or face the consequences. Deville, who was still a relatively new face on the main roster, chose the former option.
“I was mortified,” Deville recalled. “I didn’t want to lose my job, and I knew I had to apologize to avoid any further repercussions. But the damage was already done. The post had already sparked a lot of controversy, and I knew that I had to tread carefully from that point on.”
In the months that followed, Deville’s push on the main roster began to stall, and she eventually found herself relegated to the company’s NXT 2.0 brand. Sources close to Deville revealed that she had grown increasingly frustrated with her role and the lack of creative direction, ultimately leading to her departure from WWE in 2022.
The Aftermath and a Cautionary Tale
While Deville’s story serves as a cautionary tale for aspiring wrestlers, it also highlights the complexities of working in a high-pressure industry like WWE. With cameras rolling 24/7 and social media monitoring every move, even the smallest misstep can have far-reaching consequences.
As one WWE insider noted, “WWE is a business, first and foremost. And in business, you have to be strategic and calculated. Sonya’s mistake was speaking out without thinking about the potential fallout. In this industry, silence is often golden – but when you do speak out, you have to be prepared for the consequences.”
In the end, Deville’s experience serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between passion and professionalism in the world of professional wrestling. While her story may have started as a cautionary tale, it also highlights the resilience and determination of a wrestler who refused to give up on her dreams, even in the face of adversity.
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