Ankle Injury, Broken Belt, and Chaos on Raw—But Stephanie Vaquer Isn’t Going Anywhere
Is WWE About to Strip Stephanie Vaquer of the Women’s World Title? Here’s the Real Story Rumors are swirling across the WWE Universe, but don’t believe everything you see on social media. Stephanie Vaquer may be battered, bruised, and limping—but she’s not ready to give up her WWE Women’s World Championship. Over the past two weeks on Monday Night Raw, “La Primera” has appeared with a heavily supported ankle, instantly sparking speculation about whether WWE is preparing to vacate the title. Add in a visibly damaged championship belt and repeated attacks from Raquel Rodriguez, and the panic only grew louder.
But according to reliable backstage reports, Vaquer’s reign is far from over.
Stephanie Vaquer’s Injury Sparks Concern — and Opportunity
Vaquer is currently recovering from an ankle sprain that required her to wear a walking boot. While she’s been medically cleared for contact, wrestling full matches remains off the table for now—a smart move considering the high stakes.
That hasn’t stopped WWE from keeping her front and center on television.
In fact, Vaquer has appeared twice on Raw in recent weeks, and both times ended in absolute chaos thanks to Raquel Rodriguez, who seems determined to dismantle the champion piece by piece.
Raquel Rodriguez Sends a Brutal Message on Raw
Two weeks ago, Rodriguez ambushed Vaquer during a promo segment, viciously targeting her injured ankle with a steel chair. If that wasn’t enough, this week’s Raw escalated things even further.
As Michael Cole interviewed Rodriguez near the titantron, Vaquer stormed out to confront her rival. The result? Another ruthless assault—this time with Vaquer’s own championship belt being used as a weapon.
The visual was impossible to ignore: the champion down, her ankle attacked again, and her title belt visibly damaged.
Rodriguez later doubled down by posting photos of the damaged belt on X, fueling even more speculation that WWE might be preparing for a title vacancy.
Is Stephanie Vaquer Vacating the WWE Women’s World Championship?
Short answer: No.
Long answer? Absolutely not—unless something catastrophic happens.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp addressed the rumors directly, offering reassurance to worried fans.
“As of this past week, there was no plan for Stephanie to vacate the title,” Sapp confirmed.
“There were tentative creative plans for her next defense. They’re clearly setting up an angle with Raquel Rodriguez—we see that every week on TV.”
Sapp added that while Vaquer’s ankle injury is legitimate, it’s being managed carefully.
“She sustained an ankle sprain and needed a walking boot. She was always cleared for contact, but obviously wrestling on that is a bad idea.
Unless something catastrophic has happened, she’s not vacating the title.”
What’s Next for Stephanie Vaquer?
All signs point to WWE slowly building toward a major showdown between Stephanie Vaquer and Raquel Rodriguez once Vaquer is cleared to compete fully.
The repeated attacks, the broken belt, and the escalating tension aren’t signs of a vacancy—they’re signs of a high-stakes title feud in the making.
Vaquer may be wounded, but she’s still the champion. And if history has taught WWE fans anything, it’s that “La Primera” thrives most when the odds are stacked against her.
One thing is certain: when Stephanie Vaquer finally steps back into the ring, Raquel Rodriguez will be waiting—and the Women’s World Championship will be on the line.
