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September 6, 2023 22 mins
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.

For even more discussion, head over to thecomeback.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube: @thecomeback.

-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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