Deville says a sarcastic joke almost cost her job
Summary
– Sonya Deville revealed she was nearly fired after a tweet involving Vince McMahon and Lacey Evans
– WWE management viewed the joke as crossing a major line backstage
– Deville was summoned to Vince’s office to apologize with Hulk Hogan present
Sonya Deville shared a surprising moment from her WWE career, explaining how a single tweet nearly ended her run with the company. Speaking on her Unwrapped podcast, she said a joke she posted about Vince McMahon and Lacey Evans quickly escalated into a serious issue.
Deville said the tweet was meant to poke fun at Lacey Evans’ rise at the time, but WWE management didn’t find it humorous. The implication behind the post triggered immediate concern backstage, and Deville soon learned that the situation was being taken seriously.
She was called into Vince McMahon’s office to explain herself directly. Deville said she apologized immediately, but the moment became even more surreal when she noticed Hulk Hogan was also in the room during the conversation.
The story highlights how quickly things can shift behind the scenes. What started as a joke on social media turned into a moment that could have cost Deville her spot with the company.
