Deonna Purrazzo, the inaugural Ring of Honor women’s pure champion, is approaching the one‑year mark of her reign and is already looking to test herself against fresh competition. Speaking with OutKick Dropkick, the 343‑day titleholder named two athletes she believes could give her a serious run for the belt.
Local talent Janai Kai highlighted
Purrazzo praised Janai Kai, recalling a “proving ground” match after Supercard of Honor in May. “She’s phenomenal and embodies what pure wrestling is at its core,” Purrazzo said, adding that she hopes Ring of Honor will feature Kai more prominently and that Kai could rise through the ranks to challenge her again.
MMA‑fighter Marina Shafir on the radar
The champion also mentioned Marina Shafir, noting her mixed‑martial‑arts background and intense training regimen. “If anyone could defeat me, it would be Marina,” Purrazzo said, expressing interest in giving Shafir a chance to prove herself in the ring.
Upcoming JTown Smackdown
Purrazzo’s focus now turns to her own event, JTown Smackdown, scheduled for Friday night at Jefferson Township High School in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. The showcase will feature local wrestlers and aims to draw attention to ongoing funding challenges faced by the school district.
The event underscores the community’s commitment to supporting youth athletics while providing a platform for emerging talent to shine on a larger stage.
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