Video: Raquel Rodriguez excited for biggest match of her career at WWE Payback

Justin Labar
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 12:01 p.m. | Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 12:01 p.m.

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WWE wrestler Raquel Rodriguez will challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at PPG Paints in Pittsburgh.

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WWE wrestler Raquel Rodriguez will challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at PPG Paints in Pittsburgh.

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WWE wrestler Raquel Rodriguez will challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at PPG Paints in Pittsburgh.

WWE

WWE wrestler Raquel Rodriguez will challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at PPG Paints in Pittsburgh.

WWE wrestler Raquel Rodriguez will challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship Saturday night at PPG Paints arena when she takes on Rhea Ripley.

It’s a match between two ladies who are among the biggest in physical stature on the women’s roster, something Rodriguez told TribLIVE she’s learned to embrace and love about herself.

We learn more about Rodriguez including her journey to WWE as a second-generation wrestler coming straight in from playing college basketball. Plus, other fun facts like what ’90s comedy still holds for her to watch anytime.

WWE Payback is the first Premium Live Event in Pittsburgh in 5 years. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster or watch the event live on Peacock.

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