Roxanne Perez Set to Make WWE Return at Madison Square Garden

Roxanne Perez is expected to return to WWE programming during the upcoming episode of Monday Night Raw at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This marks her first appearance since undergoing surgery in February to remove a benign mass from her back. Perez, 24, has been absent from the ring since the Women's Royal Rumble match on January 31, where she last competed. Her last non-wrestling appearance occurred on February 2, when she interfered in a street fight involving Raquel Rodriguez and Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.

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Following her surgery, Perez shared updates on social media, detailing her recovery process. She experienced significant pain prior to the procedure and noted that the initial days post-surgery were challenging, requiring assistance for basic movements. As her recovery progressed, she resumed training, indicating her readiness to return to the ring. Reports suggest that she has not yet been medically cleared for competition but is expected to be involved in storylines moving forward.

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The episode of Raw at Madison Square Garden is shaping up to be a significant event, especially with WrestleMania 42 approaching on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. In addition to Perez's anticipated return, several other notable WWE Superstars are scheduled to appear, including CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar. The card features multiple championship matches, including the Women's Tag Team Championship, where Nia Jax and Lash Legend will defend their titles against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.

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The timing of Perez's return is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with the ongoing storylines of her faction, The Judgment Day. With Finn Balor recently ousted from the group and engaged in a feud with Dominik Mysterio, Perez's allegiance may play a crucial role in the faction's dynamics. Speculation suggests that she could reunite with Raquel Rodriguez to pursue the Women's Tag Team Titles, potentially adding a fifth team to the anticipated Fatal 4-Way match at WrestleMania.

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Reports from PWInsider indicate that WWE's creative team has been planning for Perez's return, emphasizing her importance to the ongoing narratives within the organization. While no specific details about her return segment have been disclosed, her involvement is expected to enhance the storyline as WrestleMania approaches.

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While the excitement surrounding Perez's return is palpable, some fans and analysts have expressed concerns regarding the pacing of her recovery and the potential impact on her performance. Critics argue that rushing back into the ring could pose risks to her health, especially given the physical demands of professional wrestling.

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• “I’ve been out for about a week now. I recently underwent a surgery to remove a benign mass that was in my back that was causing me a lot of pain for a couple of months. I didn’t want to have time off. My recovery is going well. I don’t have too much pain anymore. It kind of comes and goes.” — Roxanne Perez

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• “The infusion of Roxanne Perez into the ongoing Judgment Day storylines creates a very interesting dynamic ahead of WrestleMania .” — Rick Ucchino, Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown

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As Roxanne Perez prepares for her return, the WWE universe eagerly anticipates how her comeback will influence the unfolding storylines leading to WrestleMania 42.

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