Roxanne Perez, the current NXT Women’s Champion, recently hinted at her eligibility for the upcoming WWE Draft.
Following her victory over Lyra Valkyria at NXT Stand & Deliver, which earned her the NXT Women’s Championship, Perez went on to make an impactful RAW debut. On the April 8 episode, she emerged victorious against Indi Hartwell.
During the April 9 installment of NXT, Perez took center stage and conveyed her determination to hold onto the championship belt until she is possibly chosen by RAW or SmackDown during the draft.
She was abruptly confronted by Valkyria who stated her intentions to keep the NXT Women’s Championship within the NXT realm regardless of Perez’s draft status. Despite her aspirations, Valkyria was not medically cleared to compete, as indicated by Perez. Shortly thereafter, Tatum Paxley appeared and blindsided Valkyria, damaging her shoulder with the steel steps.
The episode proceeded with WWE RAW talent Natalya stepping into the fray to challenge Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. An initially hesitant Perez was prompted into the match by NXT General Manager Ava, where Perez successfully defended her title, with assistance from Lola Vice.
As the WWE universe anticipates the 2024 WWE Draft scheduled on April 26 and 29, Ilja Dragunov, the NXT Champion, has also expressed his intentions to participate in the draft.
Stay updated with the results following these events including a Tag Team Title match, and more from the aftermath of Stand & Deliver.
FAQs About Roxanne Perez and the WWE Draft
- What is the WWE Draft?
- When is the 2024 WWE Draft taking place?
- Who is Roxanne Perez?
- Has Roxanne Perez appeared on WWE’s main roster shows?
The WWE Draft is an annual WWE event where wrestlers are re-assigned to different brands within the organization, such as RAW or SmackDown, facilitating new storylines and rivalries.
The 2024 WWE Draft is scheduled to occur on April 26 and April 29.
Roxanne Perez is a professional wrestler currently holding the NXT Women’s Championship.
Yes, Roxanne Perez made her RAW debut on the April 8 episode where she competed against Indi Hartwell.
Conclusion
Rising NXT star Roxanne Perez has her sights set on maintaining the NXT Women’s Championship, all while keeping an eye on the upcoming WWE Draft, hinting at her readiness for a potential call-up to WWE’s main roster. Her recent interactions with Lyra Valkyria and Natalya, as well as successful title defenses, bolster her position as a formidable champion in the run-up to the draft. As the wrestling world watches, all eyes remain on Perez to see if she will extend her reign on RAW or SmackDown or continue to shake things up in NXT.