Raquel Rodriguez has expressed a strong interest in facing Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 42, aiming to compete at WWE’s biggest event. Speaking on the latest edition of RAW Recap, Rodriguez highlighted Belair as her preferred opponent, despite uncertainty about Belair’s return timeline due to injury concerns.
Rodriguez Highlights Competition and Anticipates Belair’s Comeback
During the RAW Recap, Rodriguez remarked,
“That’s a tough one, because there are some women that I still would love to face. I don’t think she’ll be back in time for WrestleMania but, Bianca Belair, if she can get that finger back to work, I would love to step in the ring with Bianca Belair. She’s the only woman at the moment that I can think of that can give me some decent competition in the ring. So when The EST is ready, and when Big Sexy is IC Champion, then we’ll talk.”
Her mention of Bianca Belair underlines the competitiveness she seeks in the ring, while also acknowledging Belair’s injury recovery as a potential obstacle for a WrestleMania showdown. Rodriguez also alluded to her own status as Intercontinental (IC) Champion, nicknamed “Big Sexy.”
Recent Events Shape the WrestleMania 42 Women’s Contender Landscape
Rodriguez recently competed in the women’s Elimination Chamber match but fell short, as Rhea Ripley secured victory. Ripley’s win grants her the opportunity to challenge Jade Cargill for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42. This development positions Ripley and Cargill as key figures in the upcoming event’s women’s division.
Meanwhile, there has been no official update on when Bianca Belair will be medically cleared to return to WWE television, leaving her potential involvement in WrestleMania uncertain.
Looking Ahead to WrestleMania and Potential Matchups
Rodriguez’s desire for a high-profile match with Bianca Belair emphasizes her ambition to face top-tier talent on the sport’s grandest platform. Should Belair’s return coincide with Rodriguez’s reign as IC Champion, their bout could become a highly anticipated highlight of WrestleMania 42. Until then, fans will watch closely as Ripley prepares to challenge Jade Cargill for the Women’s World Championship, setting the stage for exciting contests at the event.
