The Iron Survivor Challenge was billed as unpredictable, and Giulia proved that chaos is her playground at WWE NXT Deadline. Outlasting four fierce competitors, Giulia punched her ticket to another showdown with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez—this time without Cora Jade’s antics lurking in the wings.
The Match: A Timed Tornado of Desperation and Determination
The 25-minute chaos kicked off with all five competitors gunning for quick pinfalls. Sol Ruca’s innovative athleticism and Wren Sinclair’s technical prowess kept the pace furious, while Zariah and Stephanie Vacquer brought equal parts finesse and ferocity. By the 23rd minute, everyone was tied at one fall apiece, thanks to a sneaky roll-up by Sinclair on Ruca that had the crowd roaring.
As the clock ticked down, desperation fueled every move. Zariah looked poised to break the tie with a stunning moonsault, but Giulia unleashed a devastating knee strike that left the Minneapolis crowd gasping. Her frienemy Stephanie Vacquer tried to steal a last-second victory with a roll-up attempt, but the buzzer saved Giulia, who stood tall with the win.
Redemption Awaits
Giulia’s victory secures her a rematch with Roxanne Perez, the very champion who defeated her in October during NXT’s debut on The CW—a loss marred by interference from a returning Cora Jade. This time, Giulia has the momentum and a newfound edge, making her a legitimate threat to dethrone Perez.
Who will reign supreme when these two warriors collide again? One thing’s for sure: the women’s division just got a lot more heated.