WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri has experienced a remarkable journey since joining WWE in 2022. Initially introduced as Sophia Cromwell, a follower on WWE NXT, she transitioned to managing Maximum Male Models and, with guidance from AJ Lee, ultimately captured the women’s IC title from "The Man" Becky Lynch. In an interview with Adrian Hernandez, Dupri credited a WWE couple who impacted her career at their training facility in Tampa, Florida.
Dupri described the training area, known as "the dungeon," as a sacred place where she trained with Natalya Neidhart and T.J. Wilson. She explained how consistent training there last year helped her elevate her performance by focusing on intensity and aggression—qualities that reshaped her wrestling style. Despite feeling nervous about performing in front of her peers, Dupri aimed to give her best effort and improve, even if only slightly, to avoid feeling embarrassed or disappointing her coaches.
She shared, “I’m competing with myself. I don’t want to walk away feeling embarrassed. I want to give it my all.”
If quoting, please credit Adrian Hernandez and Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: Maxxine Dupri’s evolution highlights the critical role of dedicated mentorship and a challenging training environment in shaping WWE stars. This story gives fans hope for the rise of fresh talent and the continued growth of women’s wrestling within WWE.
