Two-time NXT champion picks up huge win in official WWE RAW debut
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A top champion from NXT has officially become a part of the RAW roster and secured a big win on her first night.
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and SmackDown are making waves by bringing in new superstars from the developmental territory of NXT to their rosters. Last week on SmackDown, GM Nick Aldis revealed that the Beautiful Madness, Giulia, had officially signed with the blue brand. RAW GM Adam Pearce had a perfect counter move by bringing a former two-time NXT champion to his roster.
Which NXT superstar has now officially become a part of Monday Night RAW?
Before the May 19th, 2025 edition of WWE RAW, Adam Pearce was seen in a backstage segment with NXT star,
Roxanne Perez
. Pearce presented her with an official superstar contract and revealed her as the newest superstar of the red brand as she signed on the dotted line, confirming her main roster call-up.
On her first night as a Monday Night RAW superstar, Roxanne Perez was scheduled to compete in the first Money in the Bank triple threat qualifying match against Becky Lynch and Natalya. She displayed an excellent showing and impressed the audience. Towards the final moments of the bout, Lyra Vallkyria came down and engaged in a brawl with her rival, Becky Lynch.
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That led to Natalya taking her eye off the ball and Perez finding the opportunity to hit the Pop Rox on the veteran to secure the pinfall. With her win, The Prodigy became the second woman to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, after Alexa Bliss, who qualified last week on SmackDown.
Later that night, Finn Balor introduced Roxanne Perez to the Judgment Day faction in a backstage segment. While Balor mentioned that she was not an official part of the group, they could use some extra numbers. Carlito and JD McDonagh were thrilled, but Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez were not and told Balor that Liv Morgan should hear about it.
However, Dirty Dom also came along after Perez gave him his beloved chicken tenders as a gift. With the former two-time NXT Women's Champion having a great start on RAW, it will be interesting to see her journey in the big leagues.
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