Stephanie Vaquer will face a newly announced opponent for the Stephanie Vaquer Womens World Title at WWE Wrestlepalooza, scheduled for September 20 in the United States. This announcement came as part of Monday Night RAW’s build-up, confirming the next chapter in the championship’s history following Naomi’s unexpected departure from the scene.
Vaquer earned her title opportunity by winning the 20-woman Evolution Battle Royal in July. On that same night, Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to claim the Women’s World Championship from IYO SKY. A title match between Naomi and SKY was planned for Clash in Paris, but Naomi’s pregnancy forced her into a hiatus, leading her to vacate the championship belt.
Adam Pearce Confirms IYO SKY as Vaquer’s Wrestlepalooza Rival
Following Naomi’s title relinquishment, WWE’s RAW General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed that Stephanie Vaquer remained the top contender and revealed IYO SKY as her new opponent. Pearce noted that SKY had been the champion immediately before Naomi’s brief reign.
At Wrestlepalooza, which will be broadcast live on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform, Vaquer and SKY will compete for the vacant Women’s World Title. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H highlighted both wrestlers as
“two of the absolute best in the world”
ahead of the match.
Two of the absolute best in the world will show the world what they can do. #Wrestlepalooza on @espn in less than 3 weeks… #WWERawhttps://t.co/8sq6YmZQL2— Triple H (@TripleH) September 1, 2025
Wrestlepalooza’s Place in WWE History and Upcoming Main Events
This upcoming Wrestlepalooza is notable as WWE’s first premium live event streaming exclusively on ESPN’s new service in the United States. It is also the first Wrestlepalooza event held under the WWE banner, reviving the name from the original shows produced by ECW in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Alongside the Women’s World Title match, Wrestlepalooza is rumored to feature a double main event. Drew McIntyre is reportedly set to face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, while John Cena may take on Brock Lesnar. Cena’s appearance at this event is expected to be particularly significant, as it is likely his final Wrestlepalooza match before retiring in December.
The announced matchup between Stephanie Vaquer and IYO SKY will determine a new Women’s World Champion, carrying the weight of an unsettled championship scene following Naomi’s hiatus. Fans and analysts alike await how this confrontation might shift the landscape of WWE’s women’s division moving forward.
