Roxanne Perez Falls Short in Thrilling Title Defense
Summary
– Giulia defeated Roxanne Perez to become the new NXT Women’s Champion
– The back-and-forth match captivated the crowd with high-risk moves and near falls
– Giulia’s rise from Japan to NXT now cements her as the division’s top competitor
NXT delivered an electrifying start to the year with its January 7 episode, highlighted by a gripping title match between Roxanne Perez and Giulia. The NXT Women’s Championship was on the line, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher as these two stars kicked off 2025 with an unforgettable battle.
The match began with fast-paced action, continuing through a commercial break and returning with Roxanne Perez hitting a high-risk dive to the outside that rallied the crowd with thunderous chants. Giulia quickly regained control, pushing the match to its limits with near falls and intense counters.
As the action spilled outside the ring, Cora Jade appeared surprisedly, attempting to assist Perez back into the ring. However, the interference backfired. After Perez hit her signature Pop Rocks finisher, Giulia kicked out, and the referee ejected Jade from ringside.
Seizing the opportunity, Giulia landed a devastating knee strike followed by a Northern Lights Bomb to secure the victory, marking her as the new NXT Women’s Champion.
Giulia’s journey to the top has been remarkable. After dominating the Japanese wrestling scene and becoming a top name in Rossy Ogawa’s Marigold promotion, she quickly impacted NXT. Her rise culminated in dethroning Roxanne Perez, proving why she’s called the Beautiful Nightmare.
