The upcoming Queen of the Ring semifinal on WWE RAW presents a high-stakes clash, pitting the resilient Roxanne Perez against the dominant Jade Cargill. With a guaranteed World Title match at SummerSlam on the line for the tournament victor, the pressure is immense. While Cargill has been presented as an unstoppable force since her debut, a potential swerve involving Raquel Rodriguez could be the deciding factor in this pivotal match.
On paper, Perez enters the contest as a significant underdog. However, a straightforward victory may not be in the plans. Speculation suggests that an intervention from Rodriguez could pave the way for a major upset, propelling Perez into the tournament final. A win of this magnitude aligns with WWE’s recent efforts to position Perez, who officially joined the RAW roster after a notable heel turn in NXT, as a future cornerstone of the division.
The motivation for Rodriguez to get involved is complex. With her tag team partner, Liv Morgan, sidelined due to injury, Rodriguez finds herself without a clear direction. A previous interaction saw Perez rebuke Rodriguez in the Judgment Day’s clubhouse, and such a slight could provoke Rodriguez into action. An alliance with Perez, even one born from a tense situation, could forge a powerful new partnership on Monday nights.
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Perez has already demonstrated her tenacity on the main roster. Earlier this month, she won a triple-threat match to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. She competed in that grueling contest just days after being the target of a severe online harassment campaign, which prompted WWE to increase her security.
While the notion of Rodriguez interfering remains speculative, the possibility adds a layer of intrigue to the semifinal bout. A victory for Perez, regardless of how it is achieved, would be a career-defining moment and drastically change the landscape heading into Night of Champions.
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