Host Jessica Kleinschmidt talks with WWE Superstar Raquel Rodriguez. Jessica and Raquel discuss a variety of topics including wrestling Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship at WWE Payback, being a role model, remembering Bray Wyatt, and more.
Note: We recorded this episode before Raquel had her match against Rhea Ripley. You can watch WWE Payback on Peacock.
Here’s the full breakdown.
- 2:36: Welcome Raquel Rodriguez to Short and to the Point
- 2:55: Facing Rhea Ripley at WWE Payback
- 4:57: Raquel staying true to herself while portraying a character
- 6:14: Raquel embracing her own body type through sports
- 8:50: Seeking advice from fellow superstars and legends
- 10:36: Chyna
- 11:53: Being a role model to young girls
- 14:53: Being an underdog against Rhea Ripley
- 16:06: Using what you learned in developmental and NXT for a title match
- 17:31: Windham Rotunda/Bray Wyatt memories
- 18:24: WWE being a second family
- 19:40: Evolution of WWE from when Raquel watched as a kid to today
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