Booker T is a big fan of this WWE NXT star.
It’s no secret that the two-time Hall of Famer is a huge supporter of former NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez. Perez began her wresting career at Booker’s Reality of Wrestling school in Texas, and Booker T has compared Roxanne to fellow Hall of Famer Lita in the past when it comes to her star power.
Speaking on a recent episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T gave his thoughts on whether or not it was time to call Perez up to WWE’s main roster after losing her NXT Women’s Championship to Giulia at New Year’s Evil.
“I’m not going to say it’s time for the main roster, and I’m not going to say it’s not time. You know, the time is going to be when she goes there — that’s the way I look at it.”
“It’s Just Different” – Booker T On WWE NXT Vs. Main Roster
Continuing, Booker T explained that Roxanne Perez will need to adjust to a completely different set of expectations on WWE’s main roster. The Hall of Famer believes Perez will succeed.
“Just because I don’t want to put any pressure on Roxanne Perez, I tell all of them, when they go from NXT to the main roster, it’s just different. You’re going to be working — it’s a total, total difference between what you did on NXT and what you’ll be doing on the main roster from a global travel perspective on a regular basis. You’ve got to be ready for that.
“So, for her, I just want her to be ready. Do I think she’s ready right now? Yeah, I think she’s ready. But I wouldn’t necessarily say, “Man, let’s pull the trigger on it right now.” Then again, I wouldn’t hesitate if I had something for her. I think when she does get to the main roster, she’s going to shock and amaze because she works so much bigger than she actually is. She rises to the level of her opponent. I just can’t wait to see it when it happens.”
Also on his podcast, Booker T had high hopes for another member of the NXT roster.
h/t WrestleZone