Stephanie Vaquer quickly emerged as one of WWE’s standout female performers within her debut year. Known as La Primera, she recently expressed affection toward a widely recognized star, generating significant attention among fans. This interaction followed a discussion involving Saraya, formerly known as Paige, a two-time WWE Divas Champion and the first-ever NXT Women’s Champion, who praised Vaquer as one of the best wrestlers globally and described her as genuinely kind.
Responding to Saraya’s commendation on her X/Twitter account, the 32-year-old Vaquer openly declared her love for the English star, writing,
“Love u sis ❤️,”
—Stephanie Vaquer, WWE performer.
Adjustments in Vaquer’s Championship Journey
Stephanie Vaquer had been slated to compete for the Women’s World Championship at WWE Clash in Paris. However, this title match was canceled after the reigning champion Naomi vacated the belt due to pregnancy. As a result, Vaquer’s next title opportunity will be against IYO SKY at WWE Wrestlepalooza, highlighting her continued pursuit of main roster gold.
Veteran Critiques of Vaquer’s On-Mic Performance
Despite widespread acclaim for Vaquer’s in-ring skills, former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently voiced strong criticism about her backstage segments and promos. Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW podcast, Russo described her microphone work as poor and suggested that her promos should either be recorded multiple times and edited before airing or not broadcast at all. He stressed that mediocre promo delivery overshadowed her wrestling talent and was detrimental to her presentation on television.
Russo stated,
“Why are you giving her a microphone? She’s awful, bro. She’s absolutely awful. So, you need to either pre-tape this during the day about 20 times until it gets better and better or don’t freaking air it. Talent should not look this bad on the show. This is exactly what I’m talking about when I say these are not pros. If you want to say Stephanie Vaquer is a great freaking worker and great wrestler, go ahead. I literally could care less about her work. Everybody’s a great freaking wrestler,”
—Vince Russo, former WWE head writer.
Upcoming Title Match and Potential Impact on Vaquer’s Career
Stephanie Vaquer’s upcoming match at WWE Wrestlepalooza against IYO SKY represents her first opportunity to capture a main roster title. IYO SKY previously lost the Women’s World Championship to Naomi via a surprise cash-in at WWE Evolution. This contest will be critical in demonstrating Vaquer’s growth and resilience following recent setbacks. The outcome could shape her position within the women’s division and influence WWE’s approach to her character development moving forward.
