Since the inception of NXT, there have been countless call-ups to the main roster, with WWE making the most of its developmental brand to produce talent. Whether it’s stars from the independent scene, such as Kevin Owens, or former athletes like Bianca Belair, there have been tons of great success stories of wrestlers making that transition.
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However, there have also been many failures. Certain wrestlers who had so much talent and a lot to offer WWE have fallen short on the main roster due to poor booking and creative decisions. It can be tricky to move a wrestler to Raw or SmackDown, as it’s not a simple situation, but Roxanne Perez‘s recent transition should be seen as the blueprint for how to do it.
WWE Must Remember Not Everyone Watches WWE NXT
WWE Can’t Just Rely On In-Ring Talent Alone
- WWE isn’t totally focused on bell-to-bell action.
- Many casual fans have no idea who NXT Superstars are.
- WWE must properly introduce wrestlers on the main roster.
The NXT roster is talented, filled with wrestlers who are all capable of holding their own inside the ring on the main roster. That’s why none of them look out of place inside the ring when they’re called up, as WWE rarely moves a talent until they’re ready to perform at that level.
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However, that doesn’t guarantee that casual wrestling fans will care about them. Sometimes WWE falls into a trap of presuming everyone watches NXT and will automatically know the talent when they’re called up, and that’s simply not the case. Many casual fans don’t have the time or interest to invest in WWE’s developmental brand.
This is especially true considering NXT isn’t as hot as it was as a product. This is why WWE can’t rely on just throwing wrestlers into the ring and expecting fans to go crazy for them because they’re good wrestlers. The WWE Universe needs a little more explanation, with some backstory to develop their personalities and create a connection with the audience, which is precisely what happened with Perez.
Roxanne Perez Has Been Introduced Into An Existing Storyline
WWE Made Her Feel Important Within The Judgment Day
- The Judgment Day is one of WWE’s top factions.
- Perez was instantly in segments with WWE’s biggest stars.
- The WWE Universe had a reason to care about Perez beyond her in-ring skills.
Perez was one of NXT’s top performers and is a fantastic wrestler, but that doesn’t mean everyone knows her, and WWE didn’t presume they did. Having Finn Balor be the person who introduced her was a wise move because he’s someone the fans care about and trust, and he’s a genuine superstar who is established.
Therefore, when he brought her to The Judgment Day and wanted her to be part of the group, fans instantly took notice. People’s eyebrows were raised as there was a reason to care. Would she be added to the group? How would that impact the current members, and what would she do differently than everyone else?
There was tension between her and Liv Morgan, and she got to interact with not just those in the faction but also the wrestlers The Judgment Day was feuding with. It helped to elevate Perez from the start, as fans were able to emotionally invest in her, which meant that they cared about her matches as well, instantly making her a top star that Triple H was able to book into major storylines as she’s getting the right level of reactions.
WWE Has Given Roxanne Perez Time In And Out Of The Ring
She’s Still Had To Prove Herself To The WWE Universe
- Perez has wowed fans with her in-ring work.
- She has also been able to cut promos and develop a distinct character.
- Perez has already won the Women’s Tag Team title.
Perez hasn’t just been slotted into The Judgment Day and forgotten about, as Carlito had been. She’s become a pivotal member of the group that has been involved in countless segments throughout each show. Whether it’s backstage segments, promos, or in-ring matches, Perez has had the opportunity to showcase all of her skills to the WWE Universe.
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She’s been working with great talent, too. Whether flirting with Dominik Mysterio, buddying up to Balor, or helping Raquel Rodriguez, Perez has proven she belongs on the main roster. It has been a perfect way of introducing someone from NXT, which is why she feels like a genuine member of the roster at this point.
Ultimately, the main reason why Perez has worked on the main roster is because she’s a talented wrestler and someone who understands the entertainment side of the business. WWE can give people the right storylines and gimmicks, but it’s up to the talent themselves to make the most of those opportunities, and that is precisely what Perez has done. Now that she’s established and has the fans caring about her, WWE will be able to develop Perez even further to become a vital part of the product, which her talent deserves.
