Daria Raes return to wrestling television as The Suit in TNA Wrestling came with more than just a heel turn. The former Sonya Deville has stepped into a major new role as an authority figure in the newly relaunched TNAcomplete with a cold-blooded betrayal of Santino Marella. But now, shes peeling back the curtain on what the real vibe backstage was like during TNAs first TV tapings on AMC.
Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Daria opened up about the emotional energy behind the scenes during the January 2026 relaunch, and how much this moment meant to everyone in the locker roomherself included.
She explained that the locker room was filled with veterans and new faces alike, all laser-focused on making the most of the new era. For some of them, this was the culmination of a decades worth of waiting. Even as a recent arrival, Daria could feel just how serious the moment wasand how determined the roster was to rise to the occasion.
She went on to describe the pride and intensity backstage that night, echoing the belief that TNA has earned the right to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any other major wrestling company.
And in her words, deliver they did.
Darias full-circle moment with TNA comes after a rough stretch personally and professionallyincluding a real-life injury and a storyline betrayal by her on-screen daughter, Arianna Grace. But now, shes not just backshes in control, and shes not playing nice. As for where she goes from here as The Suit, the only thing certain is that shes not about to fade into the background.
What do you think about Daria Berenatos return and her backstage comments about TNAs AMC relaunch? Does the locker room have what it takes to make this reboot last? Sound off in the comments below.
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