Roxanne Perez recently disclosed an interaction with The Rock during NXT New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025, where he acknowledged her in-ring performance. Speaking on Sports Illustrated’s YouTube channel, Perez detailed the backstage encounter.
Yeah, I did actually meet him. So, he did a show with NXT a few months ago. And obviously he’s very busy, but I did see him in passing and I said hello, and he said hello. It was after my match, and he was like, ‘I watched your match. That was really good.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, wow.’ Like, I don’t think he would just throw around compliments like that. So I was like, ‘Oh, wow. I didn’t know you watched it. Thank you so much.’ And he kept walking.
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She further commented on the exchange, adding:
But yeah, I mean, The Rock even sees that I’m goated. So, I mean, I think—it’s pretty.
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The Rock’s appearance at NXT New Year’s Evil included a notable backstage segment with NXT General Manager Ava and then-NXT Champion Ethan Page. During this segment, The Rock remarked to Page, “I’ve heard a lot about you—and not all good.” He then referred to Ava, his daughter, as the “Final Boss” of the show in relation to Page.
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Before making his way to the ring area that evening, The Rock also had a brief exchange with Ava about his planned promo. He mentioned to her, “I don’t know what the f* I’m going to say out there.” Ava responded, “You’ll feel it when you get out there.” Perez’s account provides insight into The Rock’s activities backstage during that event, which included observing NXT talent.
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