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Stephanie Vaquer Wins Vacant Women’s World Title at Wrestlepalooza, Becomes First Chilean WWE World Champion

The title opened when Naomi stepped away due to pregnancy, paving the way for Vaquer’s breakthrough on WWE’s ESPN debut show.

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TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Stephanie Vaquer enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling "Stardom" at Korakuen Hall on March 10, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Overview

  • Vaquer pinned IYO SKY after a Spiral Tap in Indianapolis, and SKY showed respect by presenting the belt after the match.
  • Naomi previously relinquished the championship following her pregnancy announcement, with Raw GM Adam Pearce later setting Vaquer vs. SKY for Wrestlepalooza.
  • Triple H said Vaquer missed the Sept. 8 Raw contract signing because she was very sick, and he confirmed she was medically cleared to compete.
  • Wrestlepalooza marked WWE’s first Premium Live Event on ESPN, giving Vaquer’s win a prominent broadcast stage.
  • Coverage praised the bout as a standout contest, and Vaquer’s rise follows her 2025 run as simultaneous NXT Women’s and North American champion and her Evolution battle royal victory.