During a recent appearance on TMZ Inside the Ring, former WWE personality CJ Perry shared her thoughts on the upcoming 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, strongly endorsing Raquel Rodriguez as a potential winner. The discussion focused on Rodriguez’s growing dominance in WWE and her unique advantages, sparking new excitement among fans about who might claim victory in the celebrated match.
CJ Perry Highlights Rodriguez’s Rising Power in WWE
Perry spoke candidly about Raquel Rodriguez’s recent impact on Monday Night RAW, noting her transformation over the past year and the physical qualities that set her apart from other competitors. She emphasized Rodriguez’s strength and how these attributes could give her an edge when the Royal Rumble arrives. As Perry put it,
“That could happen, too…. I totally agree with you. Because I think that Raquel is really doing some damage on RAW. She’s really stepping in her own. I’ve been seeing her come into her own the past year in such an incredible way. She’s so tall, she’s so strong. She’s muscular. And you know, the reality is she can a lot easier throw people over the ropes than a lot of the other women. She has an an advantage.”
– CJ Perry, Former WWE Star
Rodriguez’s Feud with Stephanie Vaquer Draws Attention
The conversation also touched on Rodriguez’s ongoing rivalry with current WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. Perry highlighted a recent clash between them on Monday Night RAW, describing it as a standout performance from Rodriguez. She remarked that Rodriguez’s intensity and drive to succeed could lead her to championship gold in the near future. Perry predicted the possibility of Rodriguez dethroning Vaquer and the potential for a compelling face-off between Rodriguez and Liv Morgan at WrestleMania if Morgan wins the Royal Rumble. Perry explained,
“Raquel crushed Stephanie on Monday Night RAW. And it’s like, these things that Raquel’s doing that is truly impressing me. She’s just grabbing the brass ring. Grabbing the brass ring. She didn’t need to go out there and attack Stephanie and beat her up viciously. But that’s how bad she wants it. And so I think she could become champion. I think she could take that title from Stephanie. And then if Liv Morgan wins the Royal Rumble? Raquel versus Liv Morgan at WrestleMania? I’m calling it now. And then that’s that’s going to be not just a fight for the championship, but also a fight between two best friends.”
– CJ Perry, Former WWE Star
The Road to WrestleMania: High Stakes Ahead in the Women’s Division
With the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble approaching, CJ Perry’s endorsement of Raquel Rodriguez has added a new layer of anticipation to WWE storylines. The emerging feud with Stephanie Vaquer, as well as the possibility of Rodriguez facing Liv Morgan, underscores the unpredictable and high-stakes nature of WWE’s women’s division. Fans are now watching closely to see if Rodriguez can live up to Perry’s expectations, secure a major win, and potentially shape the landscape heading into WrestleMania.
