Vicky DErrico just proved shes not afraid to throw herself into uncharted territoryliterally. The WWE NXT referee swapped out the squared circle for the jiu-jitsu mat, competing in her first-ever jiu-jitsu tournament over the weekend.
Taking to Instagram Stories, DErrico dropped a video of herself post-match and opened up about what the experience meant to her. While she didnt take home a win, the moment wasnt about medals. It was about personal growth.
The jump into combat sports isnt a stretch for DErrico, who already balances the fast-paced demands of WWE officiating. But stepping into a different kind of competition with zero prep time? That takes a different level of grit.
DErrico made it clear that this was more than just trying something new. It was a mindset shiftpushing herself to embrace risk, face potential failure, and still walk away with confidence. That kind of toughness translates whether youre calling matches at NXT or rolling on the mat. She may not have taken gold, but the energy she gained could be more valuable.
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