WWE’s Roxanne Perez made a dramatic statement on tonight’s NXT, showcasing a bold transformation that solidified her embrace of the heel persona. With a revamped entrance theme and a striking new hairstyle featuring vibrant blue streaks, Perez left no doubt about her allegiance to the dark side.
The evening kicked off with Perez taking on Tatum Paxley in a match that served as a platform for her villainous character evolution. Displaying dominance in the ring, Perez secured a decisive victory over her opponent, setting the stage for what was to come.
Seizing the spotlight post-match, Perez grabbed the microphone to address NXT GM Ava, demanding the title she feels is rightfully hers. However, her demands were met with an unexpected interruption from Lyra Valkyria, nursing an injury.
A heated confrontation ensued, with Perez unleashing a vicious assault on Valkyria, culminating in a relentless crossface submission hold. It took the intervention of multiple referees to separate the two, highlighting the intensity of Perez’s newfound aggression.
The segment concluded with Perez standing tall, clutching the WWE NXT Women’s Championship as a symbol of her dominance.
Following a commercial break, tensions escalated backstage as Valkyria demanded a title match from Ava. It was confirmed that Roxanne Perez would indeed challenge Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Stand & Deliver, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
.@roxanne_wwe is RUTHLESS!
She just took out an injured @Real_Valkyria and showed no remorse ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/QJ33kh1HK7
— WWE (@WWE) March 20, 2024
