In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Roxanne Perez clung to her NXT Women’s Championship after a grueling battle against Lola Vice at “WWE NXT” Heatwave. The bout was a true testament to the resilience and tenacity of both competitors, with Perez emerging victorious by the skin of her teeth.
Lola Vice came into the match with fire and determination, nearly dethroning the champion. The challenger dominated the closing moments of the bout but was hindered by a hand injury sustained during an ill-fated spinning backfist attempt that collided with the ring post instead of Perez. Despite this setback, Vice displayed remarkable fortitude, kicking out of a Pop-Roxx finisher delivered through the announcer’s table and several more in the ring.
The contest was a showcase of stiff shots and high-impact offense, with Perez tapping into her vicious side while Vice utilized her signature arsenal of kicks and punches. Even with an injured hand, Vice maintained her momentum, landing multiple kicks and setting up Perez for what seemed like the inevitable finish. However, Perez, ever the opportunist, exploited Vice’s injury, checking the damaged hand and delivering a Pop-Roxx for a near-fall. It took four more of her finishing moves to finally keep Vice down after an exhausting 13 minutes of intense action.