I Was Body Shamed In Front Of The Internet | Wrestling Star Deonna Purrazzo

As a 5x world champion, Deonna Purrazzo is one of the top professional wrestlers in the world.

But on January 13, 2024, everything shifted.

After a televised match aired nationally, a short video clip went viral—not because of her performance, but because of her appearance. Thousands of strangers flooded the internet with ruthless, body-shaming commentary.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Deonna opens up about: – What it felt like to be publicly torn apart – The emotional aftermath of that moment – The viral tweet that became a cultural line in the sand

We explore what it means to exist in a profession—and a culture—that constantly critiques women’s bodies. From internalized shame to emotional resilience, from invisible scars to body image distortion, this episode holds nothing back.

And we ask the bigger question: What happens when society tells you to “love your body”… while demanding you change it?

This is not just a story about wrestling It’s a story about objectification, survival, and the courage it takes to be a light in a dark space.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Body Shamed in Front of Millions 8:23 - The Fallout  17:02 - Commenting on People’s Bodies 27:04 - How Negative Comments Shape Self-Worth 36:33 - The Problem With “Just Love Your Body” 46:58 - What Are We Chasing Through Beauty? 50:07 - Being A Light In A Dark Space 56:32 - Using Your Words For Good 1:03:46 - Women Criticizing Other Women 1:23:21 - The Highest Values of Our Society

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