Summary

Raquel Rodriguez says there is one move she would gladly avoid for the rest of her career, Shayna Baszler's choke.

While discussing the toughest finishers she has had to deal with, Rodriguez pointed to Baszler's submission as the one she has no interest in taking again. The comment adds another bit of insight into how Rodriguez views one of WWE's most dangerous grapplers, and it comes not long after Rodriguez also spoke about wanting Nia Jax as a WrestleMania 43 opponent.

Quote from Raquel Rodriguez

Rodriguez said:

"Shayna Baszler's choke. Definitely Shayna Baszler's choke. She's amazing. But once she gets that thing on to you, and like, I have a bigger neck, I think, compared to other girls. I can't tell you how many times I might've like, blacked out, you know, but definitely Shayna Baszler. She's that animal, you know, and I'm sure you guys probably already know this, but yes."

What Raquel Rodriguez's answer says about Shayna Baszler

Rodriguez naming Baszler so quickly reinforces Baszler's reputation as one of the most dangerous submission wrestlers on the WWE roster. Even with Rodriguez built around power and size, she made it clear Baszler's choke is still a problem once it is locked in.

That also gives the quote some value beyond a light interview answer. When a physically imposing talent like Rodriguez singles out one opponent's finish, it underlines how protected Baszler's offense still feels and why that hold remains an easy story hook if WWE puts them back across from each other.

Sources

Raquel Rodriguez while speaking with Give Me Sport