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Roxanne Perez cleared concussion protocol and made a triumphant return to the ring at WrestleMania 42 Night 1 tonight in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old WWE star battled back from a scary head collision just 2 weeks ago, helping her Judgment Day ally Liv Morgan capture gold. She’s officially back in action with eyes on championship glory.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Initial Injury: Head collision with Liv Morgan on April 6 RAW, placed in concussion protocol
- Concussion Timeline: Cleared by WWE medical staff within 2 weeks, strong optimism backstage
- WrestleMania Role: Interfered in Women’s World Championship match, helped Morgan win the title
- Return Status: Fully cleared and competing, ready for next storyline chapter with Judgment Day
Perez Powers Through After Frightening RAW Incident
The Prodigy suffered a scary head bump two weeks ago when her forehead collided with Liv Morgan’s during an attack segment on Monday Night RAW. Stephanie Vaquer had jumped Morgan from behind, and the collision left both women with visible bruises. WWE medical immediately evaluated both athletes and placed them in strict concussion protocol.
The injury came at the worst possible time, just days before WrestleMania 42. Many fans worried the 24-year-old NXT veteran wouldn’t be cleared in time. However, doctors cleared her this week, allowing her to make tonight’s biggest wrestling event of the year.
Roxanne Perez clears concussion protocol, she’s back in gym ahead of WrestleMania
Stephanie Vaquer defends women’s title vs. Liv Morgan at WrestleMania
Optimism Behind the Scenes Proved Well-Founded
WWE sources reported strong optimism earlier this week that both Morgan and Perez would receive medical clearance. Perez’s recovery progress exceeded expectations, with the star returning to gym training within 10 days of the injury. Her dedication to rehabilitation paid off with complete clearance from WWE’s medical team.
According to wrestling insiders, The Prodigy had been symptom-free and passed all concussion assessment protocols. The WWE medical staff gave her the green light to compete at WrestleMania, a testament to her resilience and swift recovery from the serious head trauma.
Judgment Day Strikes Gold at WrestleMania 42
| Match Detail | Result |
| Main Competitors | Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer |
| Match Outcome | Morgan defeats Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship |
| Perez Role | Interfered with Raquel Rodriguez to help Morgan secure victory |
| Event Date | April 18, 2026 at WrestleMania 42 Night 1 |
Morgan won the Women’s World Championship with help from her Judgment Day allies Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. The trio worked together perfectly, with Perez distracting the referee at the crucial moment. Morgan hit her finisher for the pinfall victory, capturing the most prestigious women’s title in WWE.
“I just love what I do so much. It’s been a dream of mine since I was ten years old.”
— Roxanne Perez, WWE Superstar on her dedication to recovery
Previous Injuries Didn’t Stop Perez’s Drive
This wasn’t Perez’s first major injury setback in 2026. Back in January, she underwent surgery to remove a benign mass from her lower back that had been causing severe pain. She spent six weeks recovering from that procedure before returning to action just before the concussion incident.
Despite multiple health challenges, The Prodigy showed remarkable determination to get back in the ring. Her commitment to WWE and her craft has been undeniable. Perez has become one of the brightest young stars in the women’s division since debuting in WWE.
What’s Next for Roxanne Perez After WrestleMania?
With Judgment Day on the rise after tonight’s championship victory, Perez is poised for her own singles storyline. Her role in Morgan’s championship win at WrestleMania sets up exciting possibilities for future matches and feuds. Will she challenge for titles herself soon? Fans are eager to see what’s next for the young superstar who refused to let injuries stop her.
For now, Perez can celebrate clearing concussion protocol and proving she belongs on wrestling’s biggest stage. Her return to WrestleMania was exactly what WWE fans needed to see tonight.
Sources
- SI.com – Roxanne Perez returns to aid Liv Morgan in Women’s World Championship victory
- CBS Sports – WWE WrestleMania 42 live results with full match coverage
- USA Today – WrestleMania 42 Night 1 results and wrestling highlights
