Deonna Purrazzo Speaks Out Against ROH’s Lack of Support for Women

Deonna Purrazzo made the difficult decision to leave Ring Of Honor in order to fully showcase her talent and pursue new opportunities. In a recent interview on “Talk Is Jericho” with Chris Jericho, she opened up about her experiences in ROH and why she felt the need to move on.

When asked about the impact of women in ROH and if they helped elevate the company, Purrazzo candidly shared her perspective. She expressed feeling held back due to certain individuals in higher positions who didn’t fully support women’s wrestling within the promotion. Despite her efforts to demonstrate the value and potential of the women’s division through statistics and social media engagement, she felt that her pleas for better opportunities fell on deaf ears.

This frustration ultimately led to her decision to part ways with ROH. Reflecting on the situation, she revealed that WWE had expressed interest in her during the mid-2018 Mae Young Classic. However, with her ROH contract still in effect, she had to wait for the opportune moment to exit. Feeling constrained and recognizing the limited progress for women in ROH, Purrazzo knew it was time to make a change and explore new paths in her career.

For those interested in hearing more about her journey and insights, the complete interview with Deonna Purrazzo can be found on Simplecast.com. Special thanks to Fightful.com for transcribing the conversation and providing these quotes.

Through her decision to leave ROH and pursue other opportunities, Deonna Purrazzo exemplifies the resilience and determination of female wrestlers in the industry. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of advocating for change and following one’s passion, even in the face of adversity.