Stephanie Vaquer, WWE Women’s World Champion, faces an uncertain future following a brutal assault by Raquel Rodriguez on RAW, escalating concerns about her existing left foot injury. This Stephanie Vaquer WWE injury update comes as her reign as champion now hangs in the balance, with fans and WWE officials worried about her ability to continue.
Escalation of Tensions Following Title Match Loss
During the recent RAW episode, Raquel Rodriguez targeted Stephanie Vaquer’s injured leg relentlessly in the ring, exacerbating the champion’s condition. The attack appeared to be driven by Raquel’s frustration over her defeat in the previous week’s Triple-Threat title match, which also involved Nikki Bella. Though both Rodriguez and Bella tried to topple “La Primera,” neither managed to claim the championship from the Dark Angel.
Michael Cole revealed that Stephanie Vaquer likely sustained an ankle injury during last week’s title defense, which may explain her presence in a walking boot during the latest show. The hostility did not end in the ring; as Stephanie was attended by medical staff backstage, Raquel Rodriguez, also known as Big Mami Cool, launched another ambush, pinning the champion to the ground once again.
Possible Extended Absence for the Champion
The attack has fueled speculation about Stephanie’s immediate future in WWE, with worries that she could be sidelined for several months. If her injury is severe, she may be forced to vacate the WWE Women’s World Championship, interrupting a reign that began last September at Wrestlepalooza where she defeated IYO SKY for the title. Naomi had previously vacated the championship following her pregnancy announcement, with Stephanie subsequently emerging as the new titleholder and later defending her position successfully against Nikki Bella at Survivor Series: WarGames.
Raquel Rodriguez, a member of The Judgment Day, has made it clear her ambition to capture the Women’s Championship, regardless of the cost. Notably, Nikki Bella, who was involved in last week’s high-stakes conflict, was absent from this week’s RAW, intensifying the focus on the rivalry between Stephanie and Raquel.
What Awaits Stephanie Vaquer and the WWE Women’s Division?
With this severe ankle injury, the ongoing status of Stephanie Vaquer as WWE Women’s World Champion is in jeopardy. Fans and commentators alike await updates to see if she can recover and resume her title defenses, or if a new champion will need to be crowned in her absence. Further developments are expected during next week’s RAW, where the fate of the Women’s Championship and Stephanie’s WWE career may become clearer.
THE AFTERMATH OF THE RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACK 💔#WWERAW
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