Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 4, 2025

How Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Victoria González, known as Raquel Rodriguez in WWE, is an American professional wrestler signed since 2016. Currently on the Raw brand and a member of The Judgment Day, she holds the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Roxanne Perez, marking her record-setting sixth individual reign. Her accolades include a one-time NXT Women's Championship and being a record-tying two-time and inaugural NXT Women's Tag Team Champion, showcasing her success in WWE's developmental and main roster divisions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 3, 2016: Professional Wrestling Debut

On June 3, 2016, Victoria González made her professional wrestling debut at a River City Wrestling event, teaming with Claudia del Solis in a losing effort against Baby D and Delilah Doom.

June 2016: Independent Circuit Career Begins

In June 2016, Victoria González began her professional wrestling career on the independent circuit, following in the footsteps of her father, Rick González.

October 2016: Signs with WWE

In October 2016, Victoria González signed with WWE, initially performing under her real name.

October 25, 2016: Signs with WWE

On October 25, 2016, Victoria González signed with WWE and reported to the WWE Performance Center.

January 20, 2017: In-ring Debut at NXT Live Event

On January 20, 2017, Victoria González made her in-ring debut at an NXT live event.

April 2022: Main Roster Debut on SmackDown

In April 2022, Victoria González moved to the main roster on the SmackDown brand and her ring name changed to Raquel Rodriguez.

January 28, 2023: Royal Rumble Appearance

On January 28, 2023, Raquel Rodriguez entered her first Royal Rumble match, eliminating Nia Jax, Lacey Evans, and Piper Niven before being eliminated by Rhea Ripley.

2023: WWE Draft and Tag Team Championship

In 2023, Raquel Rodriguez was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the WWE Draft. She and Liv Morgan had to vacate the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship due to Morgan's injury, ending their reign at 39 days. They regained the titles at Money in the Bank, only to lose them later to Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green after Rodriguez sustained a knee injury on July 17, 2023.