Digital Social Hour Deonna Purrazzo: The Secret to Crafting Stories That Keep Audiences Hooked | DSH #1432
Jul 4, 2025
Deonna Purrazzo, a professional wrestler renowned for her impressive careers in WWE and AEW, shares captivating insights about storytelling in wrestling. She recounts her humorous poker tournament adventures and how strategy plays a crucial role both in the ring and at the card table. Deonna discusses the evolution of women's wrestling, celebrating the growing recognition of female talent while reflecting on her contributions to the sport. She also shares her journey of self-discovery, leaving behind edibles to focus on authenticity in her craft.
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Deonna's First Poker Tournament Experience
- Deonna Purrazzo played her first poker tournament with a strategy to hide her expressions due to her natural poker face challenge.
- She surprised herself by knocking out about 23 players and making it halfway through the tournament.
Edible Experience Changed Her Life
- Deonna had a terrifying experience after taking a 10mg edible that caused severe mental distress and suicidal thoughts.
- This incident led her to intensive therapy and quitting all cannabis use, fearing her mind's capabilities.
Husband's Scary Edible Experience
- Deonna's husband had a tough reaction to a 50mg edible while attending a Criss Angel magic show in Vegas.
- His frightening experience echoed Deonna's past struggles and highlighted the intensity of edibles for them.