Roxanne Perez, a prominent WWE performer, recently spoke with The New York Post to share her thoughts on the Cora Jade release and impact on WWE. Perez described a meaningful friendship with Jade, emphasizing how their careers have intertwined and the challenges of moving forward in WWE without her.
Personal Connection Shaped by Shared Experiences in NXT
Perez expressed deep admiration for Cora Jade, highlighting the journey both women undertook from their early dreams of joining WWE through to memorable moments as teammates. She detailed how Jade’s influence was instrumental during pivotal points in her own career, particularly as she developed her character in the NXT division. Jade’s support and collaborative promos brought out a previously unseen side of Perez, allowing her to become more comfortable on camera and with the WWE audience.
“I absolutely love Cora so much. And, yeah, we definitely talked about making it to the WWE together before we even made it, and being able to share all of those moments that we were able to share together from her last (NXT) match, being to tag with me was really cool. And I feel like, when I look back at my NXT career — oh, that kind of made me cry — I feel like, when I look back at my NXT career, I just see Cora and how much she helped me, how much she helped me with my character work, and to be comfortable with who I am. My heel turn was close to us teaming up again together. So being able to do all of these promos with her and these backstages really brought out a different side of me and a more comfortable side, and a side that I had never really shown to the world or the crowd before. So yeah, I absolutely love Cora, and it’s hard to do it without her now, but I know she’s gonna absolutely kill it in whatever she decides to do. I think everybody should definitely keep an eye on Elayna Black because she’s gonna do some really cool things.”
—Roxanne Perez
Perez’s Momentum in WWE Amid Change
Beyond Jade’s departure, Perez continues to make history within WWE. Her breakout moment arrived when she competed in the Royal Rumble, setting a new record for the longest time spent in a women’s Rumble match. This achievement boosted her presence across WWE television, with repeated appearances on Monday Night Raw, NXT, and occasional stints on Friday Night SmackDown. During this period, Perez earned opportunities against both the Women’s World Champion and WWE Women’s Champion, further elevating her status.
“It was definitely that. I had just been used for the Royal Rumble, and I broke a record (for the longest time spent in a women’s Rumble). I made history and then I was on Monday Night Raw almost every week, but I was still doing NXT at the same time. Then I was popping in on Friday Night SmackDown every now and then. I had the chance to not only go up against the Women’s World Champion but also the WWE Women’s Champion. So honestly, I tried to not ask so many questions. I feel like that was proof to me that they had their eye on me. They don’t just give those matches to just anybody. And I knew that good things were on the way.”
—Roxanne Perez
Finding Inspiration and Growth with The Judgment Day
As Perez adapts to new professional demands and opportunities, she credits her recent involvement with The Judgment Day as another major step in her WWE career. She believes her collaboration with this celebrated group has contributed significantly to her development, enhancing her chemistry with other superstars and allowing her to become part of high-profile storylines on the WWE roster.
“It’s easier. I feel like even if I were to do it by myself, I would be able to, but I definitely think that going into The Judgment Day, I feel like the most iconic group in WWE history, I think it’s going to help my career a lot, and has helped me a lot. I think working with all of those people in that group has been really fun and really cool. And I think our chemistry is pretty much there. So, yeah, it’s been so fun. The stories were my favorite part of WWE growing up. So to be a part of the biggest storylines currently on the roster, I think is really, really cool.”
—Roxanne Perez
Looking Ahead After a Transformative Chapter
Roxanne Perez’s reflections highlight just how pivotal the Cora Jade release and impact on WWE has been for both her personal journey and the company at large. As Perez continues to excel, competing across multiple brands and forging alliances with groups like The Judgment Day, Jade’s legacy remains closely tied to her evolution. The bond they built speaks to the friendships and mentorships that often shape WWE’s future, and fans will be watching closely to see how both women’s careers unfold in the wrestling world.
