Former WWE NXT star Steph De Lander, previously known as Persia Pirotta, recently revealed in an interview with VICE that a group of NXT stars once put on a private show for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his family. The revelation has raised questions about the Governor’s interest in professional wrestling and whether he requested the show himself.
Steph De Lander’s Revelation:
During the interview with VICE, De Lander revealed that she had wrestled in front of DeSantis and his family. The Governor had requested a wrestling show for his kids, and the NXT talents were called in on a Saturday morning to put on the show. De Lander said that they all beat each other up in front of the Governor and his family.
The Florida Governor’s Political Ambitions:
DeSantis is currently running a campaign to secure the Republican Party nomination for the 2024 United States Presidential election. The revelation of his interest in professional wrestling and request for a private show has raised questions about whether he is trying to appeal to a certain demographic.
DeSantis and Donald Trump Competing for the Republican Nomination:
DeSantis is not the only Republican politician with an interest in professional wrestling. Former President of the United States and WWE Hall of Famer, Donald Trump, is also seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 Presidential election. The two politicians are competing for the same nomination, and the revelation of DeSantis’ interest in professional wrestling could be seen as a way to differentiate himself from Trump.
De Lander’s WWE Release and Current Status:
De Lander was released by WWE in April 2022, and has since worked for IMPACT Wrestling and various independent promotions, often alongside Matt Cardona. Her revelation about the private show for DeSantis and his family has brought her back into the spotlight, and raised her profile among wrestling fans.
Conclusion:
The revelation of the private show for DeSantis and his family has raised questions about the Governor’s interest in professional wrestling and whether he requested the show himself. It has also raised questions about his political ambitions and whether he is trying to appeal to a certain demographic. With DeSantis and Trump both seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 Presidential election, the revelation could be seen as a way for DeSantis to differentiate himself from Trump.