The recent WWE Draft has left many fans and superstars alike feeling disappointed and frustrated. One of the top champions who was not pleased with the outcome is NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez. The talented wrestler was furious after being omitted from the 2024 Draft, leading to a heated backstage confrontation with Ava Raine, the General Manager of WWE NXT.
Perez’s anger stems from the decision to keep champions on their respective brands, excluding the Women’s Tag Team Champions.
This move has been met with criticism from fans and wrestlers alike, as it takes away from the excitement of seeing titleholders switch brands and freshen up the title picture. Perez, in particular, felt that she was being held back from moving to a different brand and made her feelings known to Ava Raine.
The tension between Perez and Raine came to a head when Raine announced that Perez would defend her NXT Women’s Title against Chelsea Green next week. While this match promises to be an exciting one, it does little to quell Perez’s frustration over being overlooked in the draft.
In a recent interview on the Ring The Belle podcast, Perez revealed that she has a dream match in mind – facing former WWE star AJ Lee. Perez expressed her desire to see Lee return to the WWE, stating that she couldn’t retire without facing her in the ring.
However, AJ Lee’s husband and RAW Superstar CM Punk recently cast doubt on her potential return, saying it was unlikely to happen.
Despite this setback, Perez remains determined to make her mark in the WWE. Her passion and dedication to her craft are admirable, and fans can expect to see her continue to push boundaries and strive for excellence in professional wrestling.
As for Ava Raine, her role as NXT General Manager will undoubtedly be scrutinized in the coming weeks, particularly if tensions between her and Perez continue to escalate. One thing is certain – the WWE universe will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.
