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Stephanie Vaquer Breaks Out at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth as Cena’s Wyatt Tribute Resonates

Post-show analysis spotlights Vaquer's rapid rise, with questions mounting over creative direction for Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

Overview

  • Stephanie Vaquer defeated Tiffany Stratton for the 2025 Women's Crown Jewel Title in Perth, extending a rapid ascent from NXT to multiple main-roster championships.
  • A Bray Wyatt homage defined John Cena's match with AJ Styles as Cena used Sister Abigail and the crowd lit up with 'fireflies,' creating the night's most emotional moment.
  • Coverage says Cena’s retirement tour regained momentum with the homage-filled bout, restoring the grandeur expected for his farewell run.
  • AJ Styles is slated to retire in 2026, and analysis argues the Crown Jewel match with Cena may be difficult for him to surpass in his final stretch.
  • Commentary describes Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins as stuck in a holding pattern, noting Rhodes has lacked a credible challenger since SummerSlam and listing only four Crown Jewel Title winners to date: Rhodes, Rollins, Liv Morgan, and Vaquer.