Roxanne Perez Opens Up About Her Shocking Transformation From WWE Prodigy to Villain

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Roxanne Perez believes she may have played a bigger role in John Cena’s retirement than anyone expected. During her appearance on Not Sam Wrestling Live, Perez was asked about her involvement in Cena’s retirement tour and the moment she hit the WWE legend with her Pop Rocks. Rather than simply looking at it as another memorable WWE moment, Perez embraced the idea that she was the one who helped end Cena’s career. “Yeah, you wouldn't have thought that Roxanne Perez would be the one to retire John Cena, right? Cuz it was me. It was me,” Perez said. Perez then joked about the effect her finisher supposedly had on Cena, claiming that the WWE legend was so embarrassed by the moment that he could no longer return to the ring. “He was so embarrassed that he I hit him with a Pop Rocks, he was so embarrassed. He just can't show his face ever again in a wrestling ring,” Perez said. The moment was particularly significant for Perez because Cena was one of the wrestlers she grew up watching. She revealed that one of her earliest memories of professional wrestling was watching Cena face The Rock at WrestleMania. “Honestly, yeah. I mean, uh one of the first memories I have of uh watching pro wrestling, which don't judge me, I was 10 years old and I'm younger than probably all of you guys here, was John Cena versus The Rock Once in a Lifetime,” Perez recalled. Perez then explained why the experience felt so surreal to her, considering how much time had passed between watching Cena as a young fan and eventually sharing the ring with him during his farewell run. “So, the fact that years later 12 years later, actually, I am retiring John Cena, and that just goes to show why they call me the prodigy,” Perez stated. Perez's comments fit perfectly with the confident persona she has adopted in WWE. The former prodigy who once watched Cena as a fan is now comfortable claiming that she helped bring the legendary Superstar's career to an end.

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Roxanne Perez has opened up about her transformation from a young WWE hopeful into one of the company's most confident villains, revealing how her mindset completely changed after she stopped looking up to the stars she once idolized. Perez discussed her character evolution during an appearance on Not Sam Wrestling Live, where she explained that she was once simply happy to be a WWE Superstar. However, she eventually realized that admiring other wrestlers would not help her achieve the level of success she wanted. “I went from being someone that was just happy to be here. I was just like all of you guys sitting in the crowd, just hoping to be a WWE Superstar one day, and looking up to all the wrestlers,” Perez said. Perez specifically mentioned AJ Lee, Bayley and Paige as wrestlers she looked up to when she was younger. Her attitude toward those stars has changed considerably, though, as she now sees herself as someone capable of surpassing the women who inspired her. That change in mindset has also played a major role in her current heel character. Rather than trying to win over the WWE Universe, Perez has embraced her arrogance and believes she is already operating at a different level. “This is the best I've ever felt in my entire career,” Perez said. Her transformation has coincided with her run as a member of The Judgment Day. Perez joined the faction in 2025 and became part of its women's division alongside Raquel Rodriguez. The group has given her a prominent role on WWE's main roster, and Perez believes it has helped her avoid becoming another young talent who gets lost in the shuffle. Perez also defended The Judgment Day against the constant speculation that the faction is heading toward a breakup. She argued that the group's internal disagreements should not be confused with a lack of loyalty. “Families fight, right? Brothers, sisters, parents, kids, we all fight. But that doesn't mean that we won't stick by each other when we need each other,” Perez explained. “We're family. And a win for one is a win for all.” Perez's confidence has now reached the point where she is openly challenging WWE legends. She pointed to her victories over Nikki Bella and made it clear that she wants to face more established names. “Bring me all the legends. Bring them all,” Perez declared. One legend in particular remains on Perez's radar: AJ Lee. When asked why she did not include Lee among the wrestlers she believes she is better than, Perez made it clear that she wants an opportunity to prove herself against the former Divas Champion. “I need my match and then I can prove that I am better than her,” Perez said. Perez's comments show just how far her character has evolved. The wrestler who once watched AJ Lee and other WWE stars as heroes now wants to stand across the ring from them and prove she has surpassed them. Despite her current position in The Judgment Day and her growing confidence, Perez insists that fans have not seen her best yet. “This is not my peak at all. I have so much more to show you guys,” she said.

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Philadelphia, PA - April 6, 2024 - In a stunning upset at NXT Stand & Deliver, Roxanne Perez dethroned Lyra Valkyria to become the new NXT Women's Champion. ## The much-anticipated match kicked off with a focus on Valkyria's injured arm, a result of a storyline leading into the event. Perez strategically targeted the weakness. Valkyria fought back with a flurry of maneuvers. ## A crucial moment came when the referee had to warn Perez for using excessive force on the champion's arm. Despite the caution, Perez capitalized on a distraction caused by Tatum Paxley to gain the upper hand. ## In the closing moments, Perez locked in a brutal La Mistica submission, transitioning into a crossface. With no way out, Lyra Valkyria was forced to tap out, relinquishing her title and crowning Roxanne Perez as the new NXT Women's Champion. ## She's done it!@roxanne_wwe takes her place atop the #WWENXT Women's Division once again!#StandAndDeliver pic.twitter.com/CF6OrBCjnx— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The NXT Women's division has seen a resurgence in recent years, and Roxanne Perez credits Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels for its success. ## In an interview with Denise Salcedo during WrestleMania media day, Perez expressed her appreciation for Michaels' booking strategies. "He's so awesome at making sure that all of these women get the spotlight," she said. "It's really cool that you get to compete and have these storylines."## This focus on giving every woman a chance to shine has revitalized the division, according to Perez. "We want this one to be better, we want this one to be better," she said, referencing the competitive spirit amongst the female wrestlers. "It's friggin awesome... I love to see it each and every single week."## Perez is currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. Their NXT Stand And Deliver clash promises to be a highlight of the event. The animosity between the two boiled over on Tuesday's NXT, with Valkyria putting Perez through a table.## This upcoming championship match is a testament to the depth of talent within the NXT women's division, a depth that Perez attributes directly to Shawn Michaels' leadership.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Former NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez is set to challenge Lyra Valkyria for the title at NXT Stand & Deliver, but a new report reveals scrapped plans due to an injury. ## Perez has recently undergone a character shift, turning heel for the first time. Fans speculated this filled the spot originally intended for her former tag team partner and rival Cora Jade, who suffered a torn ACL in January. ## Fightful Select reports that according to NXT sources, Perez wasn't taking Jade's planned spot. Instead, WWE planned to reunite Perez and Jade as heels before Jade's injury. The pair had won the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships together in 2022 but broke up shortly after when Jade turned on Perez.## Despite the scrapped plans, reports indicate high praise for Perez. One NXT source described her as "professional beyond her years," while another stated "the sky is the limit" for the 22-year-old star.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT's Roxanne Perez has made her desire to join the main roster known, specifically targeting Monday Night Raw. ## During a recent interview on WWE – Die Woche, Perez revealed her childhood dream of performing on Raw. When prompted by the interviewer, who works on Raw's German commentary, she jokingly confirmed Raw as her destination, adding with a laugh, "I'll be there. Give me a few."## This isn't the first time Perez has dipped her toes into the main roster waters. She participated in the 2023 Royal Rumble and has competed on house shows.## The 20-year-old wrestler has already achieved significant success in NXT. She's a former NXT Women's Champion and NXT Women's Tag Team Champion (alongside Cora Jade). Her next challenge comes at NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6th, where she'll face NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria.## Perez's potential move to Raw follows rumors of NXT stars Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams being called up to the main roster. The upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver event, coinciding with WrestleMania 40 weekend, could be a launching pad for these NXT stars.## The WWE Draft's return in 2023 facilitated movement between NXT and the main roster brands (Raw and SmackDown). This could be another avenue for Perez's eventual arrival on Raw. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roxanne Perez's run in NXT took a dark turn this week. After always playing fair, she turned on the crowd and attacked her rival, sending her off in an ambulance.## One week later, Perez explained her actions. She was clearly upset about losing the NXT Championship in 2023 and felt she deserved another shot.## Perez lashed out at the fans, saying they cheered for other wrestlers more than her. She claimed the fans even made her cry after facing Becky Lynch and feeling ignored.## Perez then demanded the NXT Women's Championship from the current champion, Ava Raine. Things got heated when a friend of the injured wrestler tried to attack Perez but was stopped by officials.## The title situation is unclear. We will follow the story for updates.## This change in Perez suggests a new storyline. She's angry at the fans and wants the title back, no matter what. This makes her look like a tough competitor who will fight dirty to win. ## "Let's talk about Becky"@roxanne_wwe didn't hold ANYTHING back 😳#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2Sq9YL7td6— WWE (@WWE) March 13, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...