In 2015, before Bayley made her mark on WWE’s main roster, she shone as a prominent figure in NXT, WWE’s training ground for future stars. During her time in NXT, Pamela Rose Martinez began to craft her wrestling persona and refined her in-ring skills. Today, as a seasoned competitor, Bayley is embroiled in a rivalry with one of NXT’s latest sensations, Roxanne Perez.
The January 20 episode of Monday Night Raw featured a match between Bayley and Nia Jax; however, the spotlight was on a newcomer to the main roster: Roxanne Perez. Many fans tuning in for the first time might not have realized that the roots of this feud trace back to the previous week’s NXT episode, where tensions boiled over into a physical altercation.
For those interested in learning more about Roxanne Perez, let’s explore her burgeoning career in professional wrestling and what the future may hold for her within WWE.
Who Is Roxanne Perez, WWE’s Newest Breakout Star?
Booker T’s Protégé: A Young Wrestling Prodigy
Carla Gonzalez began her journey in professional wrestling at the tender age of 13, honing her craft at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling school by 16. By 17, she was already making waves in the wrestling world under the ring name Rok-C. Notably, she became the first-ever ROH World Women’s Champion in Ring of Honor history, claiming this title as the youngest champion in the promotion’s two-decade legacy. After further success with TNA and other promotions, she signed with WWE in 2022.
Upon signing, WWE recognized Gonzalez as a promising prospect with immense potential. She swiftly climbed the ranks, winning the Women’s Breakout Tournament and teaming with Cora Jade to capture the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships. Roxanne eventually dethroned Mandy Rose, marking the end of Rose’s impressive 413-day title reign as the NXT Women’s Champion.
Though fans anticipated a lengthy championship reign for Perez, a storyline injury forced her into a brief hiatus upon her return, leading to her loss of the title in a competitive Six-Woman Ladder Match. This match was marred by a lack of opportunity for a rematch due to Indi Hartwell’s subsequent draft to Raw.
Overcoming these challenges proved difficult for Roxanne’s character. What began as passion transformed into frustration, resulting in a surprising turn to a heel persona. This plot twist culminated in her victory over Lyra Valkyria at Stand and Deliver 2024, allowing Roxanne to reclaim the NXT Women’s Championship—this time with a commendable 276-day title reign before losing to rising star Giulia at NXT’s
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