Folks, wrestling fans have barely recovered from the fireworks of NXT No Mercy when Giulia—STARDOM’s international sensation—strolled into the ring like she owned the place, confronting Roxanne Perez after her hard-fought victory over Jaida Parker. And while the crowd gasped, clapped, and a few probably fainted, insiders have been digging deeper into what WWE’s actually planning for Giulia. Spoiler: it’s not just a one-off appearance. The wheels have been turning for months.
According to the ever-reliable Corey Brennan of Fightful Select, Giulia and Perez are destined for a showdown sooner rather than later, with insiders suggesting that the October 1 episode of NXT is likely the battleground. But this isn’t just any regular Tuesday night NXT episode, no, no. We’re talking about NXT’s debut on The CW Network, broadcasting from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois—a place so big, it can barely hold the egos, let alone the egos with muscles. Oh, and CM Punk is set to make an appearance too, because clearly, WWE’s just throwing everything into the pot. Why have a regular show when you can have a megashow?
Here’s where it gets juicy: plans for Giulia to face Perez have been in the works since WrestleMania 40 weekend, when Perez won her NXT Women’s Championship at Stand and Deliver. According to some sources, this might have been a top-secret operation, with Perez possibly left in the dark. That’s right—she might not have even known the big Giulia plan until it was too late. This is wrestling, people. Secrets, surprises, and suplexes are just another Tuesday.
Now, when exactly Giulia will officially throw down the gauntlet for Perez’s championship is still anyone’s guess. WWE loves a good mystery, and according to WrestleVotes, they’ve dropped some cryptic breadcrumbs on social media. It’s like trying to solve a Scooby-Doo mystery—only instead of a creepy old guy in a mask, it’s a world-class wrestler looking to take your title.
But let’s be honest, Giulia’s WWE debut was inevitable. Rumors were swirling all summer about when she’d appear, with many believing she’d make her mark at NXT Heatwave in July. But in true Giulia fashion, she took her time, wrapped up her commitments in Japan, and showed up at No Mercy on her schedule. WWE wasn’t mad about it either—apparently, they were cool with her squeezing in a few extra matches in Japan, including a gauntlet match where she fought anyone brave enough to step up. It’s like she’s a professional wrestler or something.
Now that Giulia’s in the WWE fold, she’s locked in for the long haul. Brennan’s sources confirmed she’s signed a long-term deal, and WWE plans to make her a top-tier star in NXT. Fans are already wondering when she’ll make the leap to the main roster, but insiders say it all depends on how quickly she adapts to the American TV style. Given her dominance in Japan, don’t be surprised if she catches on faster than a superkick out of nowhere.
As for rumors about others joining the NXT roster—names like Delta and Stephanie Vaquer have been floated. But rest assured, they weren’t in the running for Giulia’s spot at No Mercy. They’ll be making their debuts at a later date, probably after Giulia has already wreaked havoc and maybe even snagged Perez’s title. But don’t count Perez out just yet—the champ didn’t earn her title by accident, and she’ll fight like her legacy depends on it. Spoiler alert: it does.