Sonya Devilles in-ring confidence masks a heart thats been quietly building something much deeper outside the squared circle.
On the Rule Breakers with Saraya podcast, the former WWE star opened up about her relationship with partner Toni, and how their romance began with a simple Instagram message that ended up changing both their lives.
Before their first exchange, the pair had followed each other online for years. Sonya noticed that Toni always seemed to be the first to engage with her social media posts, something she found endearingif not a little suspicious in hindsight.
Sonya wasnt sure what to make of it at first. She thought Toni might be in a relationship and wasnt convinced it was anything serious. Still, something compelled her to invite Toni to the upcoming WWE SmackDown show in New York. She got her a front-row ticketthough she admits, it felt like a bit of a gamble.
The next day, nerves kicked in. Sonya was worried she might be getting catfished, unsure if the beautiful woman shed seen in photos would actually show up. She asked WWE makeup artist Megan to scope things out in the audience before her match.
With her heart pounding, Sonya stepped into the ring for a dark main event against Bianca Belair. She spotted Toni in the front row and decided to make a subtle move that ended up leaving a lasting impact.
That wink became more than just a sweet momentit evolved into a secret ritual that made its way onto WWE television for years.
From a DM to a front-row wink and eventually a real relationship built on mutual respect and care, Sonya Deville and Tonis love story is the kind fans rarely get to see in wrestling. Its real, raw, and started with just one wordhey.
What did you think of Sonya and Tonis love story? Can you relate to how it all started online? Let us know in the comments below.
