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On February 4, Purrazzo teamed once again with Baszler and Jaynes, in another winning effort against Arisu Nanase, Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://puroresuspirit.net/2017/02/stardom-results-for-february-4-2017/|title=Stardom results for February 4, 2017|date=February 4, 2017|author=jseale23|publisher=Puroresu Spirit|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 11, Purrazzo and Baszler defeated HZK and [[Io Shirai]], and [[Toni Storm]] and Zoe Lucas, in a Three Way Tag Team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://puroresuspirit.net/2017/02/stardom-results-for-february-11-2017/|title=Stardom results for February 11, 2017|date=February 11, 2017|author=jseale23|publisher=Puroresu Spirit|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 18, Purrazzo teamed with Baszler and Jaynes in a winning effort against AZM, HZK and Shirai in a Six Man Tag Team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=169546|title=Stardom results|date=February 18, 2017|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 23, Purrazzo unsuccessfully challenged Storm for the [[SWA World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=169844|title=Stardom of Champions|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref>
On February 4, Purrazzo teamed once again with Baszler and Jaynes, in another winning effort against Arisu Nanase, Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://puroresuspirit.net/2017/02/stardom-results-for-february-4-2017/|title=Stardom results for February 4, 2017|date=February 4, 2017|author=jseale23|publisher=Puroresu Spirit|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 11, Purrazzo and Baszler defeated HZK and [[Io Shirai]], and [[Toni Storm]] and Zoe Lucas, in a Three Way Tag Team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://puroresuspirit.net/2017/02/stardom-results-for-february-11-2017/|title=Stardom results for February 11, 2017|date=February 11, 2017|author=jseale23|publisher=Puroresu Spirit|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 18, Purrazzo teamed with Baszler and Jaynes in a winning effort against AZM, HZK and Shirai in a Six Man Tag Team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=169546|title=Stardom results|date=February 18, 2017|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On February 23, Purrazzo unsuccessfully challenged Storm for the [[SWA World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=169844|title=Stardom of Champions|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref>


== Professional wrestling highlights ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
* '''Finishing moves'''
** [[Bridging Fujiwara Armbar]]
** [[Brainbuster]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-nxt-report-6-22-16/|title=411’s WWE NXT Report 6.22.16|last=Pantoja|first=Kevin|date=June 22, 2016|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref>
* '''Signature moves'''
** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Headbutt|Headbutt]]
* '''[[Nickname]]s'''
**"'''The Virtuosa'''"<ref name=rohprofile/>
*'''[[Music in wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''
**'''"Fujiwara Armbar Specialist"''' by Hot Tag Media Works

=== Championships and accomplishments ===
*'''Dynamite Championship Wrestling'''
*'''Dynamite Championship Wrestling'''
** DCW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3086|title=Dynamite Championship Wrestling Women's Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref>
** DCW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3086|title=Dynamite Championship Wrestling Women's Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=May 13, 2018}}</ref>

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Deonna Purrazzo
Purrazzo in 2016
Born (1994-06-10) June 10, 1994 (age 29)[1]
Jefferson, New Jersey, United States[1][2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Deonna[1]
Deonna Purrazzo[1]
Billed height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[2]
Billed weight130 lb (46 kg)
Trained byD2W Pro Wrestling Academy[1]
Damian Adams[3]
WWE Performance Center[4]
Shawn Bennett[3]
Rip Rogers[1][3]
DebutDecember 6, 2013[1]

Deonna Purrazzo (born June 10, 1994) is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE and performs in their developmental territory NXT. Purrazzo has appeared for various American independent promotions, as well as Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2012–2016)

Purrazzo started training at the now defunct D2W Pro Wrestling Academy in December 2012 after she spotted an advertisement for it.[3] She made her in-ring debut in 2013.[5] Purrazzo left D2W in 2014, alongside trainer Damian Adams both continued training at Team Adams Training facility in Northern New Jersey. She has attended extra training sessions alongside Rip Rogers at Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky.

Purrazzo made her Puerto Rican wrestling debut on December 16, 2016, in Bayamon, PR for World Wrestling League at their event "Christmas in PR" owned by Savio Vega.[6]

Ring of Honor (2015–2018)

Purrazzo is credited with starting the "rebirth" of Women of Honor, making her debut in a match against Mandy Leon in Baltimore, Maryland on July 25, 2015. Although losing the contest, this match set the tone for what was to come in WOH, introducing Taeler Hendrix as well. In December 2015 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Purrazzo teamed with Hania "The Howling Huntress" in another losing effort against Mandy Leon and Sumie Sakai. Purrazzo made an appearance at the Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor X in April 2016 where she teamed with Amber Gallows in a tag team match against Solo Darling and Mandy Leon, but lost via submission.[7][8] On the December 14 episode of ROH's Women of Honor Wednesday webseries, Purrazzo returned to face off against Sumie Sakai in a winning effort. Purrazzo made her first appearance on ROH TV episode that aired on December 10, 2016. Purrazzo successfully defeated Candice LeRae.[9]

On June 23, 2017, at Best in the World, Purrazzo teamed with Mandy Leon in a losing effort against Kris Wolf and Sumie Sakai.[10] During the following night's TV tapings, Purrazzo wrestled a three-way match against Karen Q and Kelly Klein, and was pinned by Karen Q. On the July 29 tapings (uploaded on YouTube on September 6), Purrazzo lost a singles match to Klein, following interference from Karen Q, who attacked Purrazzo during and after the match. On October 13, at Global Wars: Pittsburgh, Purrazzo teamed with Leon and Jenny Rose in a winning effort, against Britt Baker, Faye Jackson and Sumie Sakai.[11] On January 11, 2018, Purrazzo signed a contract with ROH.[12] Purrazzo participates in the tournament for the Women of Honor Championship. At ROH Manhattan Mayhem 2018 she won together with Tenille Dashwood in a tag team match against Jenny Rose and Sumie Sakai.[13] Purrazzo advanded to the Quarter-finals of the Women Of Honor Championship tournament after defeating Holidead.[14][unreliable source?] At the Quarter-finals, Purrazzo was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Mayu Iwatani.[15]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014–2017)

Purrazzo made her TNA wrestling debut during the May 10, 2014 taping of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, losing a singles match against Brooke at Knockouts Knockdown II.[16] Deonna returned to TNA on January 8, 2016 at the One Night Only: Live PPV and participated in a #1 Contender's Gauntlet Match, where she was eliminated by Awesome Kong. She made a third appearance on March 17, 2016 at Knockouts Knockdown IV where she lost to Madison Rayne.[17] On January 19, 2017, episode of Impact Wrestling, Purrazzo faced Brooke in a losing effort.[18] Purrazzo was also featured in an Explosion match, losing to Laurel Van Ness.

WWE

NXT (2014–2016,2018-present)

Purrazzo started working as extra talent for WWE appearing in several skits with former talent Adam Rose as a "Rosebud".[citation needed] She appeared on numerous occasions, starting in 2014, on both RAW and SmackDown, as well as live events and pay-per-views.[citation needed]

Purrazzo appeared on the November 11, 2015, episode of NXT and was defeated by Nia Jax. On the November 19 episode of NXT, Purrazzo lost to Asuka.[19] On the January 13, 2016, episode of NXT, she participated in a battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women's Championship. She fought two more times in January, losing to Asuka and Emma. She appeared again in February, losing again to Asuka and once more in April, losing to Nia Jax.[20] In June, she lost in a competitive contest to Bayley.[21] On the December 13, 2016 episode of SmackDown Live, Purrazzo was set to face SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, however, the match never started as Bliss attacked her before the bell.[22]

Purrazzo was selected as an alternate for the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament where she competed on night two of the tournament in a dark match. Alongside Jessica James, Purrazzo was victorious via Fujiwara against Nicole Matthews and Barbi Hayden.[23]

On May 31, 2018, it was reported that Purrazzo had signed a contract with WWE.

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017–2018)

Purrazzo made her World Wonder Ring Stardom debut, on January 29, 2017. Purrazzo teamed with Christi Jaynes and Shayna Baszler in a Six Man Tag Team match, with the trio defeating Kagetsu, Kris Wolf and Viper.[24]

On February 4, Purrazzo teamed once again with Baszler and Jaynes, in another winning effort against Arisu Nanase, Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora.[25] On February 11, Purrazzo and Baszler defeated HZK and Io Shirai, and Toni Storm and Zoe Lucas, in a Three Way Tag Team match.[26] On February 18, Purrazzo teamed with Baszler and Jaynes in a winning effort against AZM, HZK and Shirai in a Six Man Tag Team match.[27] On February 23, Purrazzo unsuccessfully challenged Storm for the SWA World Championship.[28]

Professional wrestling highlights

Championships and accomplishments

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