Stephanie Vaquer’s WWE status has recently caused confusion after plans for her appearance on Raw were unexpectedly changed. Vaquer was scheduled to compete for the Women’s World Championship at Clash in Paris, but the original matchup was scrapped due to Naomi vacating the title after announcing her pregnancy.
Following Naomi’s departure from the championship picture, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce revealed that Vaquer would compete against IYO SKY for the vacant title at Wrestlepalooza. A contract signing for this bout had been advertised for the September 8th episode of Raw, but Vaquer’s absence led to the cancellation of the signing segment, leaving fans uncertain about her condition.
Stephanie Vaquer’s Surprising NXT Appearance Sets Up New Match
Despite missing the Raw contract signing, Vaquer made a surprise appearance the very next night on NXT, accompanied by wrestlers Tiffany Stratton and Rhea Ripley. This led to the announcement of a six-woman tag team match involving Vaquer, Stratton, and Ripley facing the group known as Fatal Influence at the upcoming NXT Homecoming event.
This sudden shift from Raw to NXT and the cancellation of her scheduled Raw segment raised further questions about Vaquer’s health and future WWE plans.
Insight Into Stephanie Vaquer’s Absence and Injury Status
Industry insider Dave Meltzer addressed the situation during a podcast appearance on Wrestling Observer Radio, revealing the reason behind Vaquer’s absence. Meltzer stated,
“The thing with Stephanie Vaquer is that she has a minor injury. That’s the situation.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
When asked why Vaquer was unable to appear on Raw despite the contract signing announcement, Meltzer admitted a lack of full clarity but reassured fans with WWE’s assessment of her condition:
“I don’t know. I think that they weren’t clear on everything. I don’t know the whole story, but I was told by WWE that it’s a minor thing, it’s nothing to worry about. She’s going to be doing matches going forward.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
This update implies Vaquer’s injury, while minor, has affected her immediate participation but is not expected to hinder her in-ring career long term.
What This Means for Stephanie Vaquer’s WWE Future
Stephanie Vaquer’s unexplained absence from Raw and subsequent NXT appearance highlight the unpredictable nature of WWE scheduling, especially for performers dealing with injuries. The delay in her Raw debut and adjustments to her title match storyline suggest WWE is managing her situation cautiously to ensure she can compete safely.
Fans can anticipate seeing Vaquer resume active competition soon, particularly as she is now involved in the NXT tag match storyline. Her progression toward the vacant Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza remains a key point of interest as WWE navigates these recent setbacks.
