“I am the Tejana and I am the most Chingona “ – Raquel Gonzalez reveals she was nervous ahead of her feud against Ronda Rousey
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Raquel Gonzalez aka Raquel Rodriguez, a former WWE NXT Women’s champion and two-time NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, has opened up about how terrified she was before her first match versus Rousey. Raquel responded to Ronda Rousey’s open challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Championship on SmackDown on May 13, 2022.
Rodriguez put forth a valiant effort but was defeated after Rousey reversed a powerbomb into a pinfall attempt. La Tejana opened up about her encounter with the World’s Baddest Woman.
Raquel Gonzalez said, “I was really nervous because it was a lot of pressure and because I only had a few matches on SmackDown, two matches off-television and one on television. My match versus Ronda was my fourth match in the brand, so I was extremely nervous. I am always nervous, but I was even more nervous at this time, but after everything went well and prove that I am the Tejana and I am the most chingona.”
She continued, “Everyone was watching with their eyes open and they knew that I was strong and can do different stuff compared to other women that were there before me, That match was something I did know I wanted until I got it. My confidence grew because when you are new, you always doubt yourself. Now I feel more adjusted and believe that I belong in the brand.”
What’s waiting for Raquel Gonzalez in WWE?
Raquel Rodriguez, made her pro wrestling debut in 2016. She was a WWE utility product who never worked for another professional wrestling organization. Before entering the world of professional wrestling, she had a brief career in basketball.
Despite her nerves, Raquel Gonzalez noted that after the match, she felt more at ease on SmackDown. Rodriguez’s most recent appearance on SmackDown was in a Number One Contenders Six-Pack Challenge, where she was defeated by Natalya. At Money In The Bank 2022, Rousey will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Natalya.
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