Backstage News on Two Big Reasons Why WWE Signed Former Tough Enough Competitor Daria Berenato, News on Her Current NXT Gimmick

As noted, WWE ended up signing last season’s Tough Enough contestant Daria Berenato, who goes by the nickname of “Jersey Devil”, and she’s been training down at the WWE Performance Center since the show ended.

According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Daria was signed as a favor to WWE celebrity friend Maria Menounos, who appears to be longtime friends with Daria and a co-worker on Afterbuzz TV. It was also reported that Berenato was signed because WWE wanted an openly gay female on their roster.

Berenato has been using the “Jersey Devil” nickname at WWE NXT Live Events recently, and because she has a background in professional fighting, NXT has given her an MMA look and gimmick.

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