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Seth Rollins (left) and Becky Lynch (right)
Seth Rollins (left) and Becky Lynch (right)

#1. Backstage reaction to Sonya Deville and Naomi's WWE feud

Naomi and Sonya Deville's on-screen conflict has been building up for several weeks on WWE SmackDown. As per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, their feud has even received some praise backstage:

"Her program with Naomi has been received well backstage, and both staff and producers we've spoken to have spoken highly of their work."

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While both women haven't faced each other in a one-on-one contest this year, they clashed in five singles matches back in 2018.

Two of those bouts aired on television, with Naomi and Deville holding one victory each. However, the latter has lost to the former SmackDown Women's Champion every time in untelevised matches.

In October 2021, Deville and Shayna Baszler had the odds stacked against Naomi in a handicap contest. It technically marked the on-screen official's first match since August 2020.

The positive reaction to their latest feud extends beyond the producers and other staff in WWE. Last month, wrestling legend Dutch Mantell showered praise on Deville's recent character work as well.


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