Former NXT Champion Issues Stern Warning to Rhea Ripley Ahead of RAW

NXT standout Roxanne Perez prepares for high-stakes WWE Raw rematch against Rhea Ripley while staking claim to Monday nights.

Former NXT Champion Issues Stern Warning to Rhea Ripley Ahead of RAW
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  • Roxanne Perez declared her arrival on Raw by tweeting "It's Monday Night Rox now, mami 😈🖤" in response to Rhea Ripley's "Monday Night Mami" persona ahead of their April 28 match.
  • Their upcoming singles match is their first since October 2022, when Ripley defeated Perez in an NXT Pick Your Poison encounter, following a post-WrestleMania brawl involving Perez, Giulia, IYO SKY, and Ripley.
  • Perez's Raw appearance signals her main roster push, potentially reigniting Ripley's championship pursuits while establishing Perez as a threat, amid reports of a planned feud with Bayley.
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Roxanne Perez boldly announced her Raw arrival ahead of facing Rhea Ripley on April 28. The former NXT Women’s Champion tweeted “It’s Monday Night Rox now, mami 😈🖤” in response to Ripley’s “Monday Night Mami” moniker.

Their upcoming bout marks their first singles match since October 2022. Ripley previously defeated Perez during an NXT Pick Your Poison encounter.

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The confrontation stems from last week’s post-WrestleMania brawl. Perez and Giulia attacked IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer before Ripley intervened. WrestleMania 41 saw SKY retain her Women’s Title against Ripley and Bianca Belair. Ripley subsequently vowed to reclaim the championship after saving SKY from Perez’s assault.

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Perez’s main roster push continues following reports of a planned Bayley feud. The Role Model remains absent since her mysterious pre-WrestleMania attack.

This Raw appearance reinforces Perez’s transition from NXT standout to main roster threat. The match could reignite Ripley’s championship pursuits while establishing Perez’s Raw credentials.

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