In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T expressed his immense pride in Roxanne Perez for her outstanding progress in WWE NXT.
Perez, the reigning WWE NXT Women’s Champion, trained and made her start at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling school.
Booker T discussed Perez’s NXT Women’s Title victory at NXT Stand & Deliver 2024, shedding light on her journey and experiences in WWE.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On Roxanne Perez’s spot in NXT: “She’s truly the prodigy. She started with me when she was 16 years old, and she said when she was a little girl, she was 13 years old, she dreamt of being the Reality of Wrestling champion. And look at her now. Two-time NXT champion, Breakout tournament winner as well, Iron Survivor. She’s done so much at 22 years old, she could retire now and she have a legacy, she really would. But she’s got so much more to go. She’s, like you say, a two-time NXT Women’s Champion in this transition that she’s made as of late. I’m pleasantly surprised.”
On Perez’s heel turn: “I know a lot of people may not feel the same way, but I talk to Roxanne, just like I talk to all these young people, you know it’s not about being friends, it’s not about being buddies. You you can do that later on in life when it’s all over with, when you guys go and sign autographs at conventions and stuff like that. But right now it’s about competition, it’s about going out there and being the best and winning by any means necessary. That’s what Roxanne Perez is doing right now. I’m loving it.”
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T Praises Roxanne Perez’s Success in WWE NXT
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T expressed his immense pride in Roxanne Perez for her outstanding progress in WWE NXT. Perez, the reigning WWE NXT Women’s Champion, trained and made her start at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling school.
Booker T discussed Perez’s NXT Women’s Title victory at NXT Stand & Deliver 2024, shedding light on her journey and experiences in WWE. He spoke highly of Perez, referring to her as a prodigy and highlighting her accomplishments at such a young age.
“She’s truly the prodigy. She started with me when she was 16 years old, and she said when she was a little girl, she was 13 years old, she dreamt of being the Reality of Wrestling champion. And look at her now. Two-time NXT champion, Breakout tournament winner as well, Iron Survivor. She’s done so much at 22 years old, she could retire now and have a legacy, she really would. But she’s got so much more to go. She’s, like you say, a two-time NXT Women’s Champion in this transition that she’s made as of late. I’m pleasantly surprised,” Booker T said.
Perez’s success in WWE NXT has been remarkable. At just 22 years old, she has already achieved significant milestones in her career. Booker T praised her dedication and hard work, emphasizing that she has a bright future ahead.
The interview also touched upon Perez’s recent heel turn. Booker T acknowledged that not everyone may agree with her decision, but he believes it is essential for young wrestlers to focus on competition and winning by any means necessary.
“I know a lot of people may not feel the same way, but I talk to Roxanne, just like I talk to all these young people, you know it’s not about being friends, it’s not about being buddies. You can do that later on in life when it’s all over with, when you guys go and sign autographs at conventions and stuff like that. But right now, it’s about competition, it’s about going out there and being the best and winning by any means necessary. That’s what Roxanne Perez is doing right now. I’m loving it,” Booker T explained.
Booker T’s support and pride in Perez’s accomplishments highlight the impact of his training and guidance at the Reality of Wrestling school. As Perez continues to excel in WWE NXT, fans can expect to witness her further rise in the wrestling world.
With her talent, determination, and the backing of a WWE Hall of Famer like Booker T, Roxanne Perez is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling.