Daria Raes January 15 debut in TNA Wrestling as The Suit surprised fansbut now shes revealing the personal and professional reasons that led her back to the ring.
In a January 19, 2026 interview with Denise Salcedo, the former WWE star opened up about what brought her to TNA, and why the timing felt exactly right. According to Rae, the decision wasnt just strategicit was emotional.
She said the idea to return to wrestling came during a heartfelt conversation at home. As the year ended, she had a moment of clarity and told her wife she felt the pull to come back. Her wife agreed.
Rae revealed that shed been in communication with TNA since leaving WWE. What made the connection even more natural was TNAs ownership under Anthem Sportsthe same parent company that owns Invicta FC, where she had previously met Anthem exec Carlos Silva.
The timing couldnt have been more serendipitous. Rae officially reached out just one day before TNAs AMC TV deal was announced. Her emotional return to the stage after a ten-month absence sealed it.
She also admitted that shed been keeping an eye on TNA and was particularly drawn to the energy of the productand the potential tension with Santino Marellas character. Beyond just TV moments, Rae said she sensed a shift in TNAs cultureone that excited her creatively.
Raes debut as The Suit saw her betray Santino Marella and take over as the new authority figure on TNA programmingbringing a sharper, more aggressive energy to the role. According to a recent Fightful Select Q&A report by Sean Ross Sapp, the internal reaction to her debut has been very positive, with many backstage feeling it was time for a change.
With her confidence renewed and vision clear, Daria Rae isnt just playing a role in TNAshes owning it.
Whats your take on Daria Raes return to pro wrestling and her new role in TNA? Is this the perfect fitor do you want to see her back in a WWE ring someday? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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