Podcast account describes a pull apart drill that turned into a real scrap
Summary
– Sonya Deville says a promo class faceoff between Mandy Rose and Liv Morgan turned legitimate
– Trainees scattered while Deville tried to separate them before others stepped in
– Coaches halted the session after Deville shared the story on CJ Perry’s Identity Crisis podcast
Sonya Deville shared a candid story from WWE Performance Center days on CJ Perry’s Identity Crisis podcast. She recalled a promo class drill where a staged pull apart between Mandy Rose and Liv Morgan suddenly became a real fight.
Deville said she stood between both trainees when the energy shifted. She felt strikes whiz by and heard heated words that signaled the situation was no longer a performance. Hair was grabbed, and both of them swung as the room reacted.
Several classmates backed away while Deville tried to break it up. Male trainees eventually jumped in to separate the pair. Deville noted a sharp exchange afterward that showed tensions remained high.
Coaches stopped the session and addressed the class. The message emphasized control, safety, and professionalism during high-intensity drills. No injuries were reported.
Deville stressed she was friendly with both women and aimed to prevent escalation. The account offers a raw look at the pressure and competitiveness inside the Performance Center, and how quickly practice scenarios can turn into real-life situations.
