Two Former NXT Champions Moved To WWE Main Roster
The WWE main roster is gaining two former NXT Women’s Champions, including Roxanne Perez.
Every year after WrestleMania takes place, there are some NXT wrestlers who “graduate” to the main roster. Sometimes, it happens right after the Royal Rumble, too, but most of the time, it happens after WrestleMania and also during the WWE Draft, which has taken place in May in recent years.
It has been reported by PWInsider Elite that former NXT Women’s Champions Roxanne Perez and Giulia are officially on the WWE main roster, with both women appearing on Raw.
The report noted that both women wore official ‘Raw debut’ patches on their ring gear during the April 21st episode of Raw. Those patches are used by WWE and its partners, such as Topps, to signify a significant moment in a wrestler’s career. It is then used in trading card sets.
At WrestleMania 41, every competitor on the show wore a WrestleMania 41 patch on their gear, allowing them to be included in Topps trading card sets.
Roxanne Perez has been featured on the NXT brand for over three years as both a babyface and a heel. She had NXT Women’s Title reigns in both roles. Perez’s recent heel run saw her hold the NXT Women’s Championship for 276 days before losing to Giulia.
Giulia held the NXT Women’s Title for just 63 days before losing it to Stephanie Vaquer at WWE NXT Roadblock. When Giulia’s title loss occurred, it surprised some people to think she would hold the title for more than two months, but it makes more sense now, considering she will be on the main roster full-time.
Roxanne Perez Facing Rhea Ripley On WWE Raw
On the April 28th edition of WWE Monday Night Raw in Kansas City, Roxanne Perez will be featured in a big match against Rhea Ripley.
Here’s what else WWE is advertising for the show.
- Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman will address their actions
- Becky Lynch will discuss her attack on Lyra Valkyria
- Rhea Ripley battles Roxanne Perez
- Logan Paul to appear live on Raw
On the Raw After WrestleMania, Perez and Giulia appeared to be aligned as heels, so it’s possible that it could continue in the future as the former rivals work together as newcomers on the WWE main roster.