As the “Prodigy,” Perez recognizes that your days as a popular champion are numbered. However, she believes too many people, including fans and in-ring challengers, have overlooked her current reign, and the strides she’s made with it so far. With newcomers Giulia and now Stephanie Vaquer waiting in the wings for a title shot, Perez believes they pale in comparison to the blood, sweat, and tears she’s put into making “NXT” the hottest attraction in WWE.

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 “I feel like I’m the one that kind of built this brand up…I’m putting on a reign that isn’t like any other, I feel like,” Perez acknowledged. “Then, Giulia comes in, and everybody is excited… But keep in mind, I’m the reason why she came to the WWE… But I think once I beat her, everybody is going to realize that no one is on my level.”

Giulia debuted at WWE NXT No Mercy after reportedly signing with the company months ago. Her match with Perez will take place on a stacked show that’s also set to feature CM Punk and some guaranteed surprises, but it remains to be seen if she’ll have what it takes to overthrow Perez at the top of the women’s division.

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