WWE Films Carmella For A ‘Great Project’, ECW Legend Reacts To Sonya Deville’s Impersonation, Sami Zayn

– On Wednesday, WWE filmed SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella for a “great project” coming out later this year.

Joey Maloney, who handles producing, directing and cinematography on a wide range of features for WWE’s digital platforms, posted this behind-the-scenes photo of Carmella from the video shoot.

BTS//07.11.18 Great shooting with @carmellawwe today. Got a great project coming out later this year! Also great working with the homies @joeauriemma @jefflaboon and @ryanrivel #wwe #cinematography #documentary #shotonred

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With SmackDown taking place the night before in Manchester, New Hampshire, the shoot was apparently for a documentary-style video where Carmella returns to her hometown in the New England area. On her Instagram Story, she posted videos with her parents earlier in the day. Carmella also posted photos visiting her old dance school.

So cool. I remember @CarmellaWWE talking about her dance school and teacher on @LilianGarcia‘s Chasing Glory podcast. pic.twitter.com/UwLBi2TtEV

— Edward Brooks (@TheEdwardBrooks) July 11, 2018

– With Extreme Rules taking place this Sunday, a number of WWE stars paid tribute to the hardcore icons of ECW, such as The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, and Sabu. Sonya Deville dressed up as Raven for the ECW photo shoot and the two-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion tweeted his thoughts on her impersonation.

Channeling my inner @theraveneffect ?? pic.twitter.com/CeKfd3vxbo

— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) July 12, 2018

RT @SonyaDevilleWWE: Channeling my inner @theraveneffect ?? pic.twitter.com/ur2qKAT08y

‘t’s funny, when asked who should play me in a movie (which of course will never happen) I always say Kristin Stewart…
However, if it was a wrestler playing me,@SonyaDevilleWWE is perfection!

— Raven (@theraveneffect) July 12, 2018

RT @SonyaDevilleWWE: Channeling my inner @theraveneffect ?? pic.twitter.com/ur2qKAT08y

You could have chosen from a million people, well not a million, but.. you get it… Anyway, you chose me, and I am humbled & honored.
Thank you!

— Raven (@theraveneffect) July 12, 2018

Deville responded:

Glad I could do ya justice! ???? https://t.co/AvUBKQODV7

— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) July 12, 2018

• Which ECW legend did Carmella impersonate?

– Sami Zayn turned 34 years old on Thursday.

Happy Birthday to @samizayn!

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