Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez, the now-former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, have expressed a desire for the organization to increase the number of live events it hosts. During a recent appearance on the podcast Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg, Rodriguez reflected on her experience with house shows since her promotion to the main roster in 2022.
Rodriguez shared her fondness for performing at these events, stating, “A big part of me, actually… I do miss them. I feel like there are missed opportunities.” She highlighted a recent super show in Texas, stating, “We just did a big super show in Texas and we had that little loop, which was really cool and fun because we got to go to our hometowns.”
The duo also performed at a super show in Mexico City and Monterrey, where they received enthusiastic support from local fans. “Again, it was the hottest crowds that we’ve been in front of,” Rodriguez added.
Both wrestlers emphasized the value of live events for their development as a tag team. “Being a part of the fans, bettering ourselves as a tag team, working together and getting those reps that we haven’t had before. And so I think we should do more of them,” Rodriguez continued.
Roxanne Perez chimed in, noting the thrill and challenges of performing live. “It’s definitely nerve-wracking to try things on live TV. So, it’s fun to be able to try things on live events,” she stated.
WWE has taken steps to reduce the number of non-televised events, announcing last September that they would be hosting fewer live shows. So far in 2025, the company has conducted 10 non-televised events, excluding NXT shows in Florida. This includes six shows during a European tour in March, two in Texas last month, and recent events in Mexico.
Looking ahead, WWE has planned five European live events in March leading up to the Clash in Paris, alongside two scheduled for October 2025 at Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The full interview featuring Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez is available on the Cheap Heat podcast. Their call for more live events reflects a growing sentiment among performers who thrive on the energy of live audiences, highlighting the potential benefits of such experiences for both wrestlers and fans alike.
