Mercedes Martinez First NXT Match Since Signing Announced
January 14, 2020Mercedez Martinez getting a chance to face the champ.
Back on January 7th, it was reported had WWE had signed popular independent wrestler Mercedez Martinez. Today WWE confirmed that news stating that Martinez and five others had reported to the WWE Performance Center. Many asked how long it would be till Martinez would have her first match after signing and we know that will not take long.
Tonight on WWE Backstage, Ryan Satin reported that Mercedes Martinez will be in action this Wednesday on NXT. Mercedes Martinez will enter a battle royal to earn a shot at Rhea Ripley and the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Takeover: Portland.
BREAKING NEWS:
One of the newest @WWEPC recruits @RealMMartinez, will be in the 'Battle Royale' to determine the #1 Contender for @RheaRipley_WWE's #WWENXT Women's Championship on TOMORROW's @WWENXT! #WWEBackstage pic.twitter.com/1K4Oh9OzNz— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 15, 2020
As stated above Martinez was announced in the latest WWE Performance Class today and Martinez shared the news on her Twitter as well.
See that SMILE??!!! who says dreams cant become a reality?!! I worked for this moment for 19yrs!! I'm where I'm SUPPOSED to be at this moment in time. Sacrifice, determination, hardwork, motivation, & staying humble got me here. THANK YOU 🇵🇷🏳️🌈❤@WWEUniverse @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/9JT0VdpBKT
— Mercedes Martinez 🏳️🌈🇵🇷 (@RealMMartinez) January 14, 2020