Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up

– Ahead of this weekend’s WWE NXT No Mercy premium live event, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez spoke to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso on the hard work she’s put in, a potential main roster call-up, and more. Below are some highlights:

Perez on the hard work that she’s put in: “I definitely feel like it’s the place that I completely belong in, because I’ve been doing this for almost 10 years. I feel like I’ve put in that work. I’ve put in the time to be one of the best at 22-years-old.”

On her first NXT title reign: “The first time that I held the championship I was a few months into getting signed with the WWE. I still couldn’t believe that I was here. I was still nervous, still a little star-struck. I’m surrounded by all of my heroes growing up.”

On a potential main roster call-up: “I’ve thought about [a main roster call-up] my entire life. I’ve thought about that ever since I got to NXT. I’ve thought about that after the past two Royal Rumbles that I’ve been in. But I have been in two Royal Rumbles, which means that it’s only a matter of time. I’m just enjoying my time with my baby. I’m enjoying my time running NXT. And I know sooner than later I’m gonna be running the main roster.”

Roxanne Perez will be defending her NXT Women’s Championship later this weekend at NXT No Mercy against Jaida Parker. WWE NXT No Mercy is scheduled for Sunday, September 1. The premium live event will be held at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. It will be broadcast live on Peacock.

Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up

Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up

Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up

Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up

Roxanne Perez on Putting in the Work to be the Best at 22 Years Old, a Potential Main Roster Call-Up