Roxanne Perez has been on an unstoppable streak since reclaiming the NXT Women’s Championship at Stand and Deliver this past April. Successfully defending her title against formidable opponents like Lyra Valkyria, Tatum Paxley, Chelsea Green, Thea Hail, Natalya, Karmen Petrovic, Lash Legend, and even TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace, Perez has solidified her reign as a dominant champion. However, a new challenger has emerged, and she’s not just aiming to dethrone Perez but also to outplay her mentally—Lola Vice.
looks better on me @roxanne_wwe pic.twitter.com/KyFnEZQlKt
— Valerie Loureda (@lolavicewwe) June 26, 2024
looks better on me @roxanne_wwe pic.twitter.com/KyFnEZQlKt
— Valerie Loureda (@lolavicewwe) June 26, 2024
A Bold Statement on Social Media
On Wednesday afternoon, Vice took to X to share a photo of herself holding Perez’s NXT Women’s Championship belt, which she had swiped during the previous night’s episode of “NXT.” Alongside the photo, Vice provocatively claimed that the championship looked much better on her than it did on Perez. This bold move quickly caught Perez’s attention, prompting an irate response from the champion merely twenty minutes later. Perez declared that the photos would be the closest Vice would ever come to holding the title.
Escalating Tensions
The animosity between Vice and Perez has been simmering for weeks. It all started when the two teamed up to fend off The Meta Four’s Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson, an alliance that quickly soured when Vice began eyeing Perez’s championship belt. The tension boiled over during a three-way tag match last week, where Perez and Vice managed to secure a victory against Legend and Jackson, as well as Jacey Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. The celebration was short-lived, though, as Perez struck Vice with a backfist post-match upon catching her ogling the belt once again.
Vice’s Meteoric Rise
While Perez’s dominance is well-documented, Lola Vice has been on a remarkable ascent of her own. The former Bellator fighter has clinched eight victories in her last ten matches, spanning “NXT” TV and live events. Her notable wins include defeating Natalya on April 30 in an NXT Underground bout and overcoming Shayna Baszler at NXT Battleground. Vice’s background in mixed martial arts brings a unique edge to her wrestling style, making her a formidable adversary for Perez.
Stephen’s Insight
The brewing rivalry between Roxanne Perez and Lola Vice is a testament to the evolving landscape of NXT. Both women are at the top of their game, and their clashes promise to be must-watch events. Vice’s unorthodox tactics and social media bravado add a fresh layer of intrigue to the championship scene, while Perez’s fiery responses and proven track record make this feud one of the most exciting in recent memory.
