Roxanne Perez, who made a significant impact in NXT and currently competes on WWE’s main roster, recently acknowledged the wrestling comeback of her former partner, Elayna Black. Formerly known as Cora Jade in NXT, Elayna Black returned to professional wrestling with TNA Wrestling on the AMC Network’s Thursday Night Impact! last night. Perez and Black shared a brief but memorable run as tag team partners in NXT, including a reign as NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions before their team dissolved.
Following Elayna Black’s return, Perez expressed her support on social media, writing simply, “ELAYNA BLACK BABY.” Their history includes both a successful collaboration and a dramatic split when Black, then known as Cora Jade, turned on Perez weeks after their tag team championship victory. They briefly reunited during Perez’s second NXT Women’s Championship run before Black’s release from WWE last year.
Background on the Roxanne Perez and Elayna Black Partnership
During their time in NXT, Perez and Black formed a dynamic duo, capturing the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship together. Their partnership was marked by quick success but also intense storylines, leading to Black’s betrayal and eventual departure from WWE. Despite their split, both women went on to find individual success, with Perez becoming an essential member of the Judgement Day on RAW and Black returning to wrestling under her alternate name in TNA.
Roxanne Perez’s Current Role on RAW and Tag Team Prospects
Since moving to the main roster, Roxanne Perez has become a consistent presence on RAW, currently aligned with the Judgement Day faction. After stepping in for an injured Liv Morgan last year, Perez teamed with Raquel Rodriguez to hold the Women’s World Tag Team Championship. Once Morgan recovered and returned at Survivor Series: WarGames in November, Perez and Morgan refocused their efforts on reclaiming the tag team gold.
Most recently, Perez and Liv Morgan secured a No. 1 Contenders victory on RAW, earning a title shot against RHIYO at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event. Their combined experience and in-ring chemistry have fans hopeful they can bring the Women’s World Tag Team Championship back to Judgement Day.
Significance of Elayna Black’s Return and Perez’s Continued Success
Elayna Black’s reappearance in TNA Wrestling highlights ongoing shifts and renewals within the women’s wrestling scene, while Roxanne Perez’s steady rise on WWE’s main stage underscores her growing influence. With WWE and TNA maintaining a collaborative relationship, Black’s return also reflects broader industry dynamics impacting contracts and TV deals. For Perez, the chance to reunite or compete alongside former partners adds layers to her evolving story in professional wrestling.
ELAYNA BLACK BABY
— roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) January 16, 2026
