5 wrestlers who have wrestled in IMPACT and WWE in 2020

#2 Deonna Purrazzo has wrestled for both WWE and IMPACT in 2020

Deonna Purrazzo as IMPACT Knockouts Champion

Deonna Purrazzo was one of several women released by WWE this year. However, it was a blessing in disguise as she made a huge impression when she turned up in IMPACT Wrestling. Within just three matches she was the Knockouts Champion defeating Jordynne Grace at Slammiversary XVIII.

AND NEW Knockouts Champion - @DeonnaPurrazzo! #TurningPoint pic.twitter.com/APbaPrMfxS

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 15, 2020

Purrazzo was vastly underutilized in NXT and has shown WWE just what they missed with her performances in IMPACT.

Deonna Purrazzo's last match for WWE was on April 6 against Nia Jax on RAW

WWE released Purrazzo after two years with the company. She was a participant in the second Mae Young Classic, reaching the semi-finals and she became a fixture on NXT with two appearances on RAW as well.

Before signing with WWE, Purrazzo had made a name for herself on the independent wrestling scene for multiple promotions, including IMPACT. Therefore when WWE released her, many expected her to end up in either IMPACT or AEW.

Purrazzo announced that she had signed a long-term deal with IMPACT Wrestling on October 21.

I’ve been waiting to be able to talk about this publicly!!! I’m happy to confirm and so excited about what the future holds @IMPACTWRESTLING ❤️ https://t.co/IyYOwV68bx

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) October 21, 2020

Purrazzo has established herself as one of the most prominent players in IMPACT and women's wrestling as a whole. She is now a two-time Knockouts champion and a focal point in the Knockouts division.