Former NXT Women's Champion Giulia Called Up To WWE SmackDown

Giulia, the former NXT Women's Champion known as 'The Beautiful Madness,' has been officially called up to WWE's SmackDown roster, as announced by General Manager Nick Aldis during the May 16 episode. The announcement came in a backstage segment where Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair were discussing their past interactions when Giulia emerged from Aldis' office, marking her full transition from NXT and Raw to the blue brand. Giulia had recently competed on Raw, including a tag team loss alongside Roxanne Perez, but her focus now shifts entirely to SmackDown's women's division. Having held the NXT Women's Championship for 63 days in early 2025, Giulia has quickly risen through WWE ranks since her debut at NXT No Mercy just eight months prior. Her arrival on SmackDown is expected to intensify the competition within the women's division, where she will face established stars like Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. This move signals WWE's commitment to integrating top NXT talent into its main roster to strengthen its programming.