Stephanie Vaquer has revealed new details about her health struggles leading up to her victory at the Wrestlepalooza premium live event on September 20 in Indianapolis. The Stephanie Vaquer health revelation, confirmed by both Vaquer and WWE executive Triple H, highlights the challenges she faced while preparing to claim the Women’s World Championship.
Changes in Championship Match Lineup Before Wrestlepalooza
Initially, Naomi was scheduled to defend her Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer at Clash in Paris. However, Naomi had to vacate the title due to her pregnancy announcement. This development resulted in La Primera and IYO SKY being named as the contenders for the championship at Wrestlepalooza instead. Despite these shifts, Vaquer remained a key figure in the championship narrative leading up to the event.
Stephanie Vaquer’s Triumph Despite Illness
During the Wrestlepalooza event in Indianapolis, Stephanie Vaquer faced IYO SKY for the vacant Women’s World Championship and emerged as the new titleholder following an intense match. Vaquer’s win was notable not only for her performance but also because she overcame significant health challenges in the weeks before the event. She had been absent from television, raising questions about her condition prior to the premium live event.
Triple H Reveals Vaquer’s Health Issues Behind the Scenes
At the Wrestlepalooza post-show, Triple H provided insight into the reason behind Vaquer’s absence from televised appearances. He disclosed that Vaquer had been battling flu-like symptoms and was very sick in the weeks before her match, which affected the buildup to her title challenge.
“I’ll let everybody in on a behind-the-scenes secret to Stephanie. In the last few weeks, Stephanie has been very sick. she had a, I don’t know the details of what the flu type thing going on, but she was very sick. It was why she missed the TV; it was why there was some odd build to it.”
— Triple H, WWE Executive
Despite her illness, Vaquer was medically cleared to compete and delivered a strong performance against IYO SKY, whom Triple H regards as one of the greatest women in the wrestling industry.
“And she was able to feel well enough and get cleared medically to compete tonight. So for her to be able to do that against IYO, who I consider one of the greatest women of all time in this industry, for her to have a win like that tonight to become the women’s world champion is incredible.”
— Triple H, WWE Executive
Stephanie Vaquer Discusses Her Health Struggles After the Win
Following Triple H’s remarks, Stephanie Vaquer confirmed her health issues in an interview on The Takedown on SI. She admitted that her body was not at full strength during the weeks preceding her championship match and that she was unable to train effectively. However, the support from fans and the moment of her victory helped her overcome those difficulties.
“To be honest, the last three weeks I was no good. I was sick. My body [does] not feel like a hundred percent,”
Vaquer said on Friday.
“I feel a little weak. I could not train really good the last month, but when I [was] back last Monday, I really feel the people and I really feel everything and really forget everything about that.”
— Stephanie Vaquer, Women’s World Champion
Implications of Vaquer’s Health Journey on Her Future
Stephanie Vaquer’s ability to secure the Women’s World Championship despite battling illness speaks to her determination and resilience. Her health revelation puts into perspective the physical toll elite athletes endure to compete at the highest level. Given her recent struggles and triumph, the wrestling community is watching closely to see how Vaquer manages her health while defending her title going forward.
With her victory over a formidable opponent such as IYO SKY, Vaquer’s championship reign is starting against a backdrop of both physical adversity and triumphant achievement, setting the stage for an intense and emotionally charged period in her career.
