Raquel Rodriguez, born Victoria Gonzalez on January 12, 1991, is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, where she competes on the SmackDown brand. A former NXT Women’s Champion, she has established herself as one of WWE’s most formidable athletes.
Raquel Rodriguez Career Highlights
Raquel Rodriguez is a second-generation wrestler, following in the footsteps of her father, Rick Gonzalez, a former professional wrestler. Before entering the world of wrestling, Raquel played college basketball for Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She was signed by WWE on October 25, 2016, and made her official debut under the ring name Victoria on January 20, 2017, at a live WWE event. She initially competed in the Mae Young Classic but was eliminated early in the tournament.
Her breakthrough came in 2020 when she began using the ring name Raquel Gonzalez. She gained recognition after interfering in a street fight between Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox at NXT TakeOver in February 2020, helping Kai secure a victory. Raquel initially served as Kai’s bodyguard before the duo formed a stable, which included winning the inaugural Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Following this, they became the NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions, though they later lost the titles to Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon.
Raquel’s singles career flourished in 2021 when she defeated Io Shirai at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, capturing the NXT Women’s Championship. She held the title for 202 days before losing it in a later title defense. In 2022, Raquel made her debut on WWE SmackDown under the new ring name Raquel Rodriguez, continuing to showcase her strength and dominance on the main roster.
Raquel Rodriguez’s Net Worth and Salary
As of 2022, Raquel Rodriguez’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $700,000. Her annual salary is reported to be around $200,000, with additional earnings coming from her WWE merchandise sales, pay-per-view appearances, and social media promotions.
Personal Life and Relationships
Raquel Rodriguez hails from La Feria, Texas, and comes from a wrestling family, with her father being a former wrestler. As of now, Raquel is not married and does not have children. She is currently in a relationship with Adam Scherr, better known as Braun Strowman, a former WWE Champion.
Raquel Rodriguez Quick Facts
- Birth Date: January 12, 1991
- Age: 31
- Birthplace: La Feria, Texas, USA
- Ring Name: Raquel Rodriguez
- Father: Rick Gonzalez (former wrestler)
- WWE Debut: January 20, 2017
- Net Worth: $500,000 – $700,000 (2022)
- Salary: $200,000 (2022)
- Achievements: NXT Women’s Champion, Two-Time NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion
- Social Media: Active on Instagram and Twitter
- Relationship: Dating former WWE Superstar Braun Strowman
- Children: None
Raquel Rodriguez continues to rise in the ranks of WWE, known for her strength, athleticism, and determination both inside and outside the ring.
