During the January 2026 WWE RAW episode leading up to the Royal Rumble, a viral moment unfolded involving Roxanne Perez at ringside. The event, held live with six top female wrestlers, featured the babyface trio of Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, and Stephanie Vaquer competing against the members of The Judgment Day. While the babyfaces gained momentum in the match, an interaction between Perez and a fan drew immediate attention online due to the fan’s disruptive behavior near the ring.
Fan Receives Security Warning Following Confrontation
At ringside, a fan began recording Roxanne Perez while shouting insults at her. The fan yelled,
You keep f****** flopping, get the f*** up.
Perez responded sharply, saying, Shut the f*** up. In response, WWE security confronted the fan and cautioned, That’s the last time. This confrontation appears to have been a repeated warning, as security did not tolerate further misconduct from the spectator.
Following the match, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were seen engaging with both Perez and the fan, facilitating an apology from the fan to Perez. Online footage showed the fan expressing regret for the disruption.
he apologized to Roxanne. https://t.co/O9EzVWBAww pic.twitter.com/DQTCDAiqkU
This interaction seemed to calm tensions, demonstrating a measure of accountability from the spectator involved.
Roxanne Perez Reflects on Beginning Her Wrestling Journey
On the Insight podcast, Perez shared insights into her early wrestling career and her experience training under Booker T. She described balancing schoolwork with her growing wrestling commitments during her teenage years.
“I was doing my homework on the bus, so yeah, I’d be with my laptop or all my papers, and then once I got to 17-18 years old, is when I was a senior in high school. So I was also doing college classes at the same time,”
Perez recalled. She explained the challenge of managing indie wrestling shows while completing tests online backstage amid distractions.
Perez expressed gratitude for her mentors, noting,
“I was a big fan of Booker too, and so starting to work with him at 16, and then having Sharmell there too. I love Sharmell. She’s basically kind of like my second parents. She always says, ‘Yeah, I’m like, your mom.’”
She reflected on being recognized early for her dedication.
“I’m really grateful that Booker saw me as a scrawny, 16-year-old kid and was like, okay, I see something in her, and I feel like she’s taking this seriously. I’m gonna take her seriously too.”
Context and Future Implications for Roxanne Perez and WWE
The incident at WWE RAW highlights the challenges wrestlers face not only inside the ring but also in live event environments where fan interactions can escalate. Security personnel’s swift response ensured the situation did not disrupt the show or Perez’s performance. As a rising talent who has steadily gained recognition, Roxanne Perez’s composure in this tense moment underscores her professionalism and strong connection with teammates like Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Moving forward, the WWE’s handling of such situations may involve stricter monitoring at ringside to protect performers and maintain event order. For Perez, continuing to develop her career under the guidance of veterans, including Booker T and Sharmell, positions her well for future success, especially as the build toward marquee events like the Royal Rumble progresses.
Yall be getting brave out here 💀 pic.twitter.com/CX8XDMmD4L
— ☆Nate☆ (@LivsAnarchy) January 25, 2026
he apologized to Roxanne. https://t.co/O9EzVWBAww pic.twitter.com/DQTCDAiqkU
— ☆Nate☆ (@LivsAnarchy) January 27, 2026
