Stephanie Vaquer, the current WWE Women’s World Champion, is dealing with an actual injury, though it is less severe than recent WWE broadcasts have implied. The injury, which is being highlighted in storylines, is confirmed to be genuine but classified as minor, allowing WWE to escalate the drama surrounding her ongoing rivalry.
Plans for Vaquer’s Return Are in Motion
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Vaquer is expected to resume in-ring competition once medically cleared, with WWE eager to schedule her comeback. Meltzer noted,
“Yeah, they were supposed to have a match in a week or two. I don’t know if she’s going to be ready by then, so we’ll see. I mean, obviously, they’re having a match as soon as she’s ready.”
He emphasized that the injury is not as serious as its portrayal on WWE television, stating,
“She has a legitimate injury, but it’s a minor injury, it’s not as big an injury as they’re playing up.”
Injury Central to Feud With Raquel Rodriguez
The injury has become an integral element in Stephanie Vaquer’s ongoing storyline conflict with Raquel Rodriguez. Rodriguez has repeatedly targeted Vaquer’s injured leg during their recent encounters, heightening tension between the two wrestlers. This rivalry has been building since a Triple Threat match on December 29, where Vaquer defeated Rodriguez and Nikki Bella.
Meltzer added that while a match between Vaquer and Rodriguez was planned for the near future, the timeline might be adjusted depending on Vaquer’s recovery, saying,
“I know that they (Raquel Rodriguez & Stephanie Vaquer) were supposed to do a match on TV in the next two weeks. I didn’t get the date, but I don’t know if it’s going to be quite as soon.”
He also mentioned,
“But I heard she was going to be cleared pretty quick, so it’s a minor injury, but it’s a real injury.”
Recent RAW Incident Intensifies the Rivalry
On the latest Monday Night RAW episode held in Germany, Raquel Rodriguez attacked Stephanie Vaquer again, targeting her leg aggressively. Rodriguez even struck Vaquer with the Women’s World Championship belt, worsening the perceived injury and escalating their feud ahead of the anticipated match.
Significance and Prospects for Vaquer’s Return
Although the injury is genuine, it is not expected to cause a lengthy absence for Stephanie Vaquer in WWE competition. The promotion appears to be using the injury angle to build suspense and interest around her forthcoming showdown with Raquel Rodriguez. Fans can likely expect Vaquer back in action soon, supported by medical clearance and WWE’s match scheduling decisions.
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ JUST ATTACKED STEPHANIE VAQUER ONCE AGAIN.
STEPHANIE MIGHT BE COOKED 😭#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/sLaIf48g3H
— Tribal Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) January 12, 2026
