Roxanne Perez has delivered a sharp response to Nikki Bella following the verbal exchange that began on the October 16 edition of WWE SmackDown.

During that episode, Nikki took aim at Perez while questioning why the Judgment Day member was receiving a WWE Women’s Championship opportunity before her. Nikki referred to Perez as the “least relevant member of The Judgment Day,” putting the younger star directly in the middle of her own frustrations over the title picture.

Perez did not let the remark go unanswered. In a social-media post on Sunday, she turned Nikki’s criticism back toward the Bella Twins and pointed to their prior in-ring history. Perez also addressed Chelsea Green, emphasizing that she had beaten Green in a singles match before their latest championship encounter.

“Just saw that the least relevant member of the Bella twins mentioned me! I beat Chelsea one on one silly! Old age must be making you forget I’m the only member of the judgement day to beat you 2x. ☆ I’d love to do it again.. you can look but you can’t win”

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Perez Uses Her Record Against Bella in Her Response

The central point of Perez’s response was clear: she believes her record against Nikki Bella gives her a stronger claim than Nikki’s insult suggested. Perez stated that she is the only member of The Judgment Day to defeat Nikki twice, making that history the foundation of her challenge for another match.

That is an important distinction in the exchange. Nikki’s comments on SmackDown were focused on relevance and championship positioning, while Perez’s answer centered on results. Rather than simply denying that she is the least relevant member of her group, Perez highlighted victories she says separate her from the rest of The Judgment Day when it comes to facing Nikki.

Perez also made it plain that she is open to a third meeting. Her closing line, “you can look but you can’t win,” was both a direct shot at Nikki and a declaration of confidence in the event that WWE chooses to bring the issue into the ring again.

For Nikki, the argument began with a complaint about the WWE Women’s Championship picture. She questioned why Perez had been placed ahead of her for an opportunity. Perez’s response did not directly engage with that broader question of who should be next in line, but it did offer her own answer to why she should be taken seriously: her previous success against Nikki and her singles win over Chelsea Green.

Championship Setback Against Chelsea Green

The exchange with Nikki came around Perez’s latest WWE Women’s Championship match against Chelsea Green on the October 23 edition of SmackDown. Perez challenged Green for the title but was unable to win the championship.

The loss prevented Perez from defeating Green for a second time within two weeks. That result matters because Perez specifically referenced her earlier one-on-one victory over Green in her message to Nikki. Perez can point to that prior win as evidence that she has beaten the champion, but the most recent meeting ended with Green retaining and Perez leaving without the title.

There is therefore a contrast in Perez’s current position. She is speaking with confidence about past victories over both Nikki and Green, yet she is also coming off a championship loss to Green. The defeat does not erase the win Perez referenced, but it means the championship situation remains unresolved in Green’s favor.

Green’s successful defense also adds another layer to Nikki’s original complaint. Nikki had questioned Perez receiving a WWE Women’s Championship match before her, and Perez ultimately did not capitalize on the opportunity. Whether that loss strengthens Nikki’s case for a future title match or simply extends the debate over who is most deserving remains to be seen.

A Personal Dispute Could Become an In-Ring Issue

The language used by both women has made this more personal than a routine disagreement over championship contenders. Nikki challenged Perez’s standing within The Judgment Day. Perez responded by calling Nikki the least relevant Bella Twin and by invoking Nikki’s age. Those are not subtle comments, and the exchange now carries the kind of competitive edge that can quickly lead to a match.

Perez’s stated 2-0 record over Nikki gives WWE a defined story should the two meet again. Nikki can argue that Perez’s title loss to Green exposes a gap between talking about past results and delivering in the biggest current matches. Perez, meanwhile, can answer that she has already proven she knows how to beat Nikki and would gladly do so another time.

Neither woman needs to wait for a championship to be involved for their issue to escalate. Nikki’s concern was initially tied to a title opportunity, but Perez’s answer moved the focus toward their individual rivalry. The question is no longer only whether Perez deserved a shot at Chelsea Green. It is also whether Nikki can overcome a competitor who says she has beaten her twice.

The Judgment Day element is also worth watching. Nikki made Perez’s membership in the group part of her insult, and Perez responded by presenting herself as the one member with a specific achievement over Nikki. That framing places Perez’s individual record at the forefront rather than turning the matter into a wider group conflict. At this stage, Perez’s challenge is personal: she wants Nikki again and believes history is on her side.

What Perez’s Message Means After SmackDown

Perez’s post was timed after a difficult night in the title hunt. Her loss to Green on October 23 means she does not leave that episode as WWE Women’s Champion, but her response to Nikki demonstrates that she is not stepping away from the spotlight after the setback.

Instead, Perez has redirected attention toward a rival who publicly questioned her place in WWE’s pecking order. The message carries two separate claims. First, Perez insists she was justified in receiving significant opportunities because she has defeated Chelsea Green in singles competition. Second, she maintains that Nikki Bella has not been able to beat her, regardless of how Nikki describes Perez’s relevance.

For Nikki, there is now a direct invitation embedded in Perez’s words. Perez said she would love to face her again. A rematch would give Nikki a chance to answer both the verbal jab and the 0-2 record Perez cited. It would also allow Perez to rebuild momentum following the championship defeat against Green.

As it stands, Chelsea Green remains the WWE Women’s Champion after October 23, while Perez and Nikki are engaged in a rivalry defined by pointed comments and Perez’s claimed advantage in prior meetings. Nikki may still have questions about why Perez received a title opportunity first, but Perez has made her answer equally clear: Nikki can criticize her from afar, yet Perez believes the outcome changes when they meet face-to-face in the ring.

The next move will determine whether this remains a war of words or develops into another WWE match. Perez has made no effort to soften the challenge. After being called the least relevant member of The Judgment Day, she has responded by putting Nikki’s own relevance, her past defeats, and the prospect of a third meeting squarely on the table.

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