Mark Henry: Roxanne Perez’s Royal Rumble Performance Shows She’s WWE’s Future

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry believes Roxanne Perez’s record-setting Royal Rumble performance signals her status as a future WWE cornerstone.

By the numbers

• 1 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds – Perez’s time in the match, setting a new women’s Royal Rumble record
• 2nd place finish overall
• 2 NXT Women’s Championship reigns to date

What they’re saying

Roxanne is in that place because of what they see the future being,” Henry said on Busted Open Radio. “How awesome it is to be in that spot where the company views you as somebody that could potentially be a top, top person in the business?”

Why it matters

Perez’s strong showing against Charlotte Flair in the final moments demonstrates WWE’s confidence in the 22-year-old star. This performance could mark her transition from NXT to the main roster.

Key achievements

• 2-time NXT Women’s Champion
• NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament winner
• 2022 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge winner

What’s next

Perez faces Bayley and Giulia at NXT Vengeance Day, potentially her final NXT appearance before a main roster move.

The bottom line

The Royal Rumble performance cements Perez’s position as one of WWE’s most promising young talents, with strong backing from both legends and management.

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