Giulia, a prominent Japanese wrestler, made a surprise debut in WWE NXT No Mercy 2024. The producers went to great lengths to keep her appearance under wraps, with Shawn Michaels often filling in to avoid spoilers.
A new theme song was created specifically for Giulia, titled “Gloria,” adding to the element of surprise when she confronted WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez. The use of extra fog and dim lighting prolonged the suspense until she finally emerged without any video or graphics on the tron.
WWE has been planning a showdown between Perez and Giulia since WrestleMania Weekend’s Stand & Deliver event, where she made a brief cameo appearance in the crowd. Her official debut was strategically set for WWE NXT No Mercy 2024 to allow her to fulfill prior commitments before joining the WWE scene.
Giulia’s peers from the Japanese wrestling world are excited to see her excel on a global platform, bringing attention to the women’s division. The highly anticipated matchup between Perez and Giulia may take place as soon as the debut WWE NXT show on CW on October 1 in Chicago, Illinois.
There are concerns about Giulia adapting her wrestling style to suit WWE NXT standards, specifically regarding her past reputation for being “too stiff.” However, her long-term contract with WWE suggests that her success in adjusting to American television wrestling will determine how long she remains in the company.
Fans can catch Giulia’s upcoming appearance on WWE NXT, airing live on the USA Network from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, FL. The buzz surrounding her debut has injected new life into the women’s division, promising exciting matches and storylines ahead.
