They came, they saw, they damn near conquered.
The women’s Royal Rumble wasn’t just another notch in WWE’s yearly spectacle; it was a proving ground. And while no one truly embarrassed themselves, the NXT talent didn’t just hold their own—they outshined the main roster veterans at their own game.
Roxanne Perez went full iron woman, clocking in a ridiculous 67 minutes and 47 seconds before finishing runner-up. A star-making performance, the kind you look back on years later and say, ‘Yeah, that was the night she arrived.’ Meanwhile, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer made it to the final stages like they belonged there, mixing it up with the supposed big dogs.
Then there was Jordynne Grace, looking like an absolute world beater. Her elimination at the hands of NXT Women’s Champion Giulia suggests she’s heading to NXT instead of the main roster—a move that might be a colossal misstep.
Even Lash Legend and Jaida Parker, two relative unknowns on this stage, looked more than comfortable in the chaos. And that’s the real story here. The up-and-comers weren’t just there to fill spots; they were some of the night’s biggest highlights, delivering in-ring moments that made a lot of main roster talent look like they were coasting. If WWE is serious about restoring the women’s division to its 2017-2019 peak, it’s time for a mass call-up. And fast.
NXT’s Women’s Division Is Too Stacked for Its Own Good
For the past year, the whispers have grown louder: NXT’s women’s division is the best in the business. That’s not hyperbole—it’s fact. The problem? NXT isn’t where the bright lights are. It’s a finishing school, not a forever home. The goal is to produce stars for RAW and SmackDown, not to keep them in developmental limbo while the main roster struggles with depth.
Right now, NXT is so overloaded with talent that letting Giulia, Vaquer, and Perez graduate wouldn’t even dent the brand. They have more than enough rising names to keep the ship afloat. Meanwhile, RAW and SmackDown desperately need new blood, new faces, new stars. Fans get behind fresh talent far quicker than WWE can repackage a failed project. Triple H needs to pull the trigger—whether it’s before WrestleMania or in the aftermath of WWE’s Vegas invasion, the Royal Rumble made one thing painfully clear: a talent infusion from NXT is long overdue.
The Bella Shock Factor
And then there was Nikki.
No. 30. The final entrant. The WWE Hall of Famer, absent since the 2022 Rumble, stormed back into the fray. She squared up to Nia Jax like she had something to prove, tangled with Roxanne Perez, and even sent Bayley packing. For a moment, it felt like she might pull off the unthinkable. But WrestleMania glory was not in the cards. Jax threw her out, leaving Nikki to settle for a fourth-place finish behind Jax, Perez, and eventual winner Charlotte Flair.
Now, the real question: was this a one-night cameo or the start of something more? WWE has kept their lips sealed, but speculation is running wild. If Nikki’s back for the long haul, the women’s division just got a whole lot more interesting. If not? Well, at least she reminded the world why she was a dominant force in her prime.
Either way, this Royal Rumble wasn’t just a match—it was a statement. And for the NXT stars who made their mark, it was a warning: the future is coming, whether WWE is ready or not.
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Last modified: February 4, 2025
