Roxanne Perez’s connection with Finn Balor, known as The Prince, has been a pivotal factor in her joining WWE’s faction The Judgment Day. This relationship helped facilitate her seamless integration into one of the most stable and enduring groups on WWE RAW as of mid-2024. The Prodigy’s rise within WWE and her association with Balor reflect her importance on the main roster and her potential to contribute significantly to the group’s success.
Roxanne Perez’s Proven Success and WWE Recognition
Before Perez’s promotion to WWE’s main roster in May 2024, she had already established herself as a standout talent in NXT. She held the NXT Women’s Championship twice, with a combined reign totaling over 384 days, including a notable 276-day second reign. Her stamina and skill were further highlighted in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, where she set the all-time record by lasting 1 hour and 7 minutes in the 30-woman match. These achievements underscored WWE’s confidence in her as a rising star destined for big things.
Finn Balor as the Bridge for Roxanne Perez’s Transition to WWE Main Roster
On The Wrestling Classic podcast, Perez discussed how her achievements in NXT caught Finn Balor’s attention and helped cement their relationship. She emphasized that Balor recognized her skillset, which earned her the nickname The Prodigy due to her youth and mastery in the wrestling ring. He saw her as a valuable addition to The Judgment Day, which already featured NXT talent JD McDonagh and Dominic Mysterio alongside Balor. With only Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan on the women’s side, Balor sought to balance the stable with a strong female competitor like Perez to help maintain their championship dominance.
In short, Finn Balor saw [what I accomplished in NXT]. He saw why people call me The Prodigy — it’s because I’m the youngest on the roster and I’ve already mastered everything about that ring. So, he needed someone to come in and help The Judgment Day, you know? You got JD [McDonagh], Dom [Mysterio], and Finn, but you only have Raquel [Rodriguez] and Liv [Morgan]. So why not add a third to the mixture and someone that can help The Judgment Day keep all the gold in the club house,” Roxanne Perez said.
Current Storylines: Tag Team Championship Defense at SummerSlam
Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez will defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Although Perez and Rodriguez have contrasting temperaments, their partnership is gaining traction among fans. This is not their first successful defense; they previously retained their titles in a Fatal Four-Way match at Evolution 2 on July 13, which featured strong competitors including The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) and the team of Sol Ruca and Zaria.
Heading into SummerSlam, known as The Biggest Party of the Summer, Perez remains optimistic about their chances of keeping the championship belts. Her role within The Judgment Day continues to grow, highlighting WWE’s trust in her capabilities on the larger stage as she balances tag team success and stable responsibilities.
