The WWE women’s division landscape shifted dramatically on Monday Night Raw as NXT standout Roxanne Perez officially stepped into championship gold following a backstage power play by The Judgment Day. What started as a pitch from Finn Balor has now culminated in WWE’s official recognition of a new tag team champion duo.
The Judgment Day’s Championship Double-Header
Monday’s Raw delivered tag team gold to The Judgment Day on multiple fronts. While Finn Balor and JD McDonagh were busy dethroning The New Day’s Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston for the World Tag Team Championship, the faction’s influence extended far beyond their own championship aspirations.
The Irish superstar’s backstage maneuvering proved just as effective as his in-ring performance. His strategic approach to WWE management regarding the Women’s Tag Team Championship situation demonstrated The Judgment Day’s growing political power within the company.
Liv Morgan’s Injury Opens Championship Door
The championship shuffle stems from Liv Morgan’s unfortunate shoulder dislocation suffered during Raw two weeks prior. The injury, described as requiring several months of recovery time, immediately threw the Women’s Tag Team Championship picture into uncertainty.
Morgan’s partnership with Raquel Rodriguez had been gaining momentum before the injury struck. Now, WWE faced the challenge of maintaining championship continuity while ensuring competitive integrity remained intact.
Balor’s Backstage Politics Pay Off
Enter Finn Balor, who approached WWE officials Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce with a carefully crafted proposal. The Prince suggested NXT’s Roxanne Perez as the ideal replacement partner for Rodriguez, positioning his recommendation as beneficial for all parties involved.
The WWE management duo ultimately green-lit Balor’s suggestion, though they attached specific conditions to the arrangement. The new partnership would need to prove their championship worthiness through competition rather than simple appointment.
Evolution PPV Sets Championship Validation
Aldis and Pearce established clear parameters for the new championship team. Perez and Rodriguez must successfully defend their titles at the upcoming Evolution premium live event against representatives from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT to cement their legitimacy as champions.
This tri-brand challenge ensures the new partnership faces immediate scrutiny from across WWE’s entire women’s division. The stipulation adds dramatic stakes to what could have been a straightforward championship transition.
WWE Makes It Official
Despite the Evolution defense requirement, WWE wasted no time in updating their official records. The company’s roster page now reflects Roxanne Perez as the official Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Raquel Rodriguez.
This official recognition suggests confidence in the new partnership’s ability to deliver at Evolution. WWE’s immediate acknowledgment also provides clear championship lineage documentation for future reference.
What This Means Moving Forward
Perez’s elevation to main roster championship status represents a significant career milestone for the NXT talent. The crossover opportunity showcases WWE’s commitment to utilizing their developmental brand’s top performers on the biggest stages.
For Rodriguez, partnering with Perez offers a fresh dynamic after building chemistry with Morgan. The veteran’s experience combined with Perez’s emerging star power creates an intriguing championship combination.
With The Judgment Day orchestrating championship changes across multiple divisions in one night, how will this new power structure reshape WWE’s tag team landscape? And can Perez and Rodriguez survive the gauntlet awaiting them at Evolution to prove their championship mettle?
