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Former WWE Star Makes Surprise NXT Appearance


A former WWE star was in attendance in NXT.

This week's episode of the development show featured multiple title matches. One of them saw The Elegance Brand defending the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles against Sol Ruca and ZARIA.

Before the bell rang, the camera cut to the audience and showed Daria Rae, formerly known as Sonya Deville, sitting in the stands.

In the end, Heather & M were able to retain the tag titles, thanks to Ruca accidentally hitting her own partner. Ash then sent Sol crashing into the steel steps, and the defending champions got the pin on Zaria. Rae handed the title belts to Elegance Brand to end the segment, as the challengers argued with each other.

Sol Ruca accidentally hits Zaria with a Sol Snatcher: NXT highlights, Feb. 3, 2026

Sonya Deville's 10-year-long WWE run came to an end last February when the company decided not to renew her deal. She had taken a break from the wrestling world after this and has not competed in a match since then.

Daria Rae made her TNA debut during Impact's AMC premiere last month, where she was introduced as a new authority figure by Director of Authority Santino Marella. Though she instantly turned on Marella and introduced Elayna Black, fka Cora Jade as the newest signing of the brand.

The show tonight also featured an insane ladder match to crown the new NXT Champion. You can check out the results here.

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