In the world of pro wrestling, few veterans have the eye for talent like Booker T—and his prized discovery, Roxanne Perez, is proof of that. As Booker transitions into the talent development phase of his career, he’s made it clear that finding and nurturing future stars is now his top priority. And among all the prospects he’s seen, Roxanne Perez stands out as something truly special.
Roxanne Perez’s Rise from Reality of Wrestling to WWE
Roxanne Perez’s wrestling journey started in Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion when she was just 16 years old. Even then, Booker saw something in her that couldn’t be taught—drive, passion, and a natural instinct for the sport.
“She wasn’t even as big as my daughter,” Booker said in an exclusive interview with The Takedown On SI, “but she was so astute to professional wrestling. I spotted something in Rox—she wanted it more.”
That hunger for success pushed Roxanne through the ranks at lightning speed. From dominating the independent scene, to becoming the ROH Women’s World Champion, and then rising through WWE NXT to become the NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, Perez has never slowed down.
Now, she’s part of the WWE Raw roster as a member of the dominant Judgment Day faction, continuing to make waves every week.
Why Booker T Believes Roxanne Perez Is a Rare Talent
It’s not just her accomplishments that impress Booker T—it’s the way Roxanne carries herself in the ring.
“She learned to make herself bigger than she really is,” he explained. “Shawn Michaels was like that. He wasn’t the biggest guy, but you thought he was 6’3” and 225 pounds. That’s the illusion of pro wrestling. That’s what Roxanne has mastered.”
Booker sees in Roxanne the rare ability to project presence—to take control of the ring, the moment, and the crowd, even if she’s physically smaller than her opponents. That, he believes, is what separates the good from the great.
A Big Weekend Ahead for Roxanne Perez
This weekend could be another major milestone in Roxanne’s WWE career. Alongside Liv Morgan, she’ll challenge Rhea Ripley and Iyo SKY for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at Saturday Night’s Main Event. A win here could make her a multi-time tag team champion—and further cement her place as one of WWE’s top rising stars.
Her position in The Judgment Day faction already gives her more screen time and exposure, but with gold on the line, all eyes will be on Perez this Saturday.
Booker T’s Next Big Move: PROSPE-X
As for Booker T himself, he’s not slowing down either. Aside from being a key voice on NXT commentary and a coach on WWE’s LFG competition series, Booker is launching his own reality show: PROSPE-X.
This upcoming series will follow 10 independent wrestling talents—9 singles wrestlers and 1 tag team—as they compete for a chance to join Reality of Wrestling. Spanning 10 episodes, the show promises a deep dive into the challenges and dreams of aspiring wrestlers, and Booker hopes to discover the next Roxanne Perez among them.
