Stephanie Vaquer: La Primera, Conquista WWE y Busca Nuevos Retos

Stephanie Vaquer: The First to Conquer the WWE Summit

Chilean star Stephanie Vaquer has achieved a historic milestone in the world of professional wrestling. At Wrestlepalooza, held on September 20th, Vaquer was crowned WWE Women’s World Champion, marking a before and after in her career and in the history of South American wrestling. The event, which took place in Indianapolis, was the perfect setting for Vaquer to demonstrate his talent and determination. With an impeccable execution of his signature move, the Spiral Tap, Vaquer secured the victory against his opponent, Iyo Sky. This triumph not only represents a personal achievement for Vaquer, but also a moment of pride for all of South America, as she became the first woman from the region to obtain a WWE championship.

It was the best fight of my career so far, and the result of the fight was the dream of my life.

Stephanie Vaquer

Vaquer’s trajectory in WWE has been meteoric. She debuted in NXT, the company’s developmental brand, in October 2024. In March, she became the first NXT double champion, and in June, she made her debut on WWE’s main roster. Her rise culminated at Wrestlepalooza, where she solidified her legacy. The match against Iyo Sky was rated a B+ by experts, highlighting the quality of the confrontation between two of the best female wrestlers in the world. Now, Vaquer is preparing for a new challenge. She will face Tiffany Stratton, the WWE Women’s Champion, in a champion vs. champion match at Crown Jewel, on Saturday in Perth, Australia.Instagram Post Description:A look at Stephanie Vaquer’s victory at Wrestlepalooza. Vaquer’s father, Héctor Vaquer Alvera, witnessed his daughter fighting on American soil for the first time. After her victory, Vaquer ran to embrace her father, who was waiting for her in the front row. This emotional moment was celebrated by the entire audience present. Vaquer revealed that her father is her biggest fan and has been a constant support since the beginning of her career. The wrestler bought a plane ticket for her father a few days before Wrestlepalooza, which gave her additional motivation to give her best.

I told my father: ‘I made it, I made it’.

Stephanie Vaquer

The title conquest at Wrestlepalooza is another milestone in Vaquer’s career, who has already made history in the wrestling world. Nicknamed “La Primera”, Vaquer has been the first South American woman to excel in various promotions, from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) to the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico, passing through NXT. In each of these stages, she has conquered titles. The nickname “La Primera” came from a Mexican journalist who presented her as the first South American in different places.

I like it because, far from being a character, it is a reality. It’s something that has left its mark on history.

Stephanie Vaquer

Vaquer’s path to the top was not easy. At 19, he left Chile to seek opportunities in Mexico, where the culture of wrestling would allow him to achieve his goals. A broken nose kept him away from the ring for more than a year. During his time in Mexico, Vaquer was supported by a restaurant owner who offered him a place to live and train, and even allowed him to eat. Vaquer, at 32 years old, has established himself as a star in WWE, where he has received the company’s support. Stephanie McMahon was the one who raised Vaquer’s hand at WWE Evolution, after winning the battle royal that guaranteed him the opportunity for the title at Wrestlepalooza. Paul Michael Levesque, known as Triple H, also celebrated Vaquer’s victory, highlighting her short career and her impact on the WWE women’s division.

The WWE landscape and the women’s division just changed with Stephanie Vaquer becoming women’s champion.

Paul Michael Levesque, Triple H

Vaquer and Stratton, along with other female wrestlers, continue the legacy of figures like Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Bayley, who raised the level of women’s wrestling. Vaquer seeks to face his opponents to prove his worth in the ring. If I had to choose an ideal opponent, Vaquer mentioned Rhea Ripley, whom she admires and respects. Vaquer concluded with a smile, “Why not think about WrestleMania?”