Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose Wanted to Have a LGBTQ Storyline in WWE

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The duo had an interesting pitch to the WWE creative team as they wanted to do a lesbian love angle but the idea was rejected.

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The reason why the idea was rejected is unclear but it was a great opportunity for the company to take a step that many professional wrestling companies haven't taken.

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Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose Wanted to Have a LGBTQ Storyline in WWE

The duo had an interesting pitch to the WWE creative team as they wanted to do a lesbian love angle but the idea was rejected.

The reason why the idea was rejected is unclear but it was a great opportunity for the company to take a step that many professional wrestling companies haven't taken.

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