WWE Tease Romance Between Sonya Deville And Mandy Rose
Pair displayed more affection than usual this Tuesday.
WWE have been rightfully, if a little cynically, lauding Sonya Deville as their first openly gay female superstar during Pride Month - and now it seems as if the former MMA star's sexuality is set to become part of an on-screen angle.
There have been some slight teases suggesting a budding romance between Deville and friend Mandy Rose in recent weeks, but the amorous tension between the pair seemed to step up a notch on this week's episode of SmackDown.
After her victory over Ember Moon, Deville affectionately stroked Rose's hair as they exchanged a lingering look. There was a definite romantic implication in the brief gesture.
After the show, WWE referred to Deville as 'The Pridefighter' - a cute play on 'Prize Fighter'. The performer herself said she "digged" that appellation.
WWE have ran angles with lesbian superstars previously, but they've rarely been positive. Infamously, Mickie James was presented as predatory in her pursuit of Trish Stratus, in a manner which wasn't particularly edifying for the LGBT+ community.
Hopefully, they'll get things right with Sonya - and not entirely define her character by her sexuality. If they pull it off, she could prove a positive role model and one of the few genuinely progressive aspects of the company.