Former WWE Champion CM Punk shared heartfelt words after the title change at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil. He made his presence felt behind the scenes at the NXT taping this week.
During the show, Roxanne Perez defended her NXT Women’s Title against Giulia. In December, Giulia earned the title shot by winning the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. At the show, Giulia surprised fans by defeating champion Roxanne Perez in a hard-fought match that kicked off the show.
Both Giulia and Roxanne Perez showcased their best, but it was Giulia who left with the title, asserting her dominance in the women’s division. Perez, who had won the title at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver last year, held onto it for an impressive 277 days. After her loss, she shared her emotions with fans on Instagram.
The photo captured Perez and her longtime friend, Cora Jade, sitting together on a backstage stairwell with sad expressions. Perez captioned the photo, “Nobody talk to us.” CM Punk, who was present during the show, shared encouraging words with both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade. Known for his close relationship with the two, who affectionately call him their “wrestling dad,” Punk made sure to offer support after their loss.
CM Punk shows support for rising stars Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade
WWE NXT Superstar Cora Jade posted an Instagram story featuring herself, Roxanne Perez, and CM Punk smiling in the middle. Jade captioned the story, “We are not happy.” Punk reshared the post on his own Instagram story with a message, “Smiling because I am proud of these two.”
While it is a tough time for former champion Roxanne Perez and her friend Cora Jade, CM Punk’s uplifting words could inspire them to rise again and reclaim the top spot in NXT’s women’s division. It will be interesting to see if Perez pursues her title once more or if she moves on to the main roster.
