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Daria Rae Debuts on TNA’s AMC Premiere, Targets Santino Marella’s Authority Role

The TNA board introduced the former Sonya Deville as an assistant after Marella cited personal turmoil.

Overview

  • Rae appeared on the Jan. 15 Thursday Night iMPACT debut on AMC after Marella said his daughter Arianna Grace turned on him and left him in a rut.
  • Presented as a board-appointed assistant, Rae declared she can do Marella’s job better and signaled plans to supplant him.
  • Rae unveiled the nickname “The Suit” during her first segment on the show.
  • Before leaving the stage, Rae introduced Elayna Black, formerly Cora Jade, as the newest Knockout.
  • Rae’s WWE deal was not renewed in 2025 and this marks her first on-screen wrestling appearance outside WWE, while Black returns to television after a 2025 release, indie dates, and a summer break.