Stephanie Vaquer: The First to Conquer the World of Wrestling
The Chilean star, Stephanie Vaquer, has climbed to the top, conquering the WWE Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza. Her dream, which seemed unattainable, came true last September 20th in Indianapolis. Vaquer executed an impeccable “Spiral Tap” on her opponent, Iyo Sky, a high-risk move that she mastered perfectly. The three-count sealed the victory, consecrating “La Primera” as champion, marking a milestone in her career and in the history of wrestling. This triumph made her the first South American woman to win a WWE championship, an achievement that crowns a meteoric rise of just over a year in the company.Vaquer debuted on television in NXT, WWE’s developmental brand, in October 2024. In March, she became the first double champion in NXT, and in June, she made her debut on WWE’s main roster, paving the way for her historic victory at Wrestlepalooza. The match against Iyo Sky, considered by many to be one of the best of the year, received a distinguished rating.It was the best match of my career so far, and the result of the match was the dream of my life.
Stephanie Vaquer
Now, Vaquer is preparing for a new challenge: to face Tiffany Stratton, the WWE Women’s Champion, in a champion vs. champion match at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia.I’m proud because it wasn’t just a match for the most important championship, it was against one of the best in the world, Iyo Sky, someone I’ve admired for many years. So, the fact that I could compete for this title with her proved in the ring why we are both among the best in the world right now.
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Vaquer revealed that he bought a plane ticket for his father just a week before Wrestlepalooza, which gave him even more motivation to give his best.It was very special because my dad is my number one fan. He is the one who has supported me from the beginning and has always been with me, the one who saw me suffer, the one who listened to me when I was 15 years old and I told him: ‘Dad, I want to be a professional wrestler’. He saw me go to another country at 19, he saw me fight day after day, he saw me fail so many times.
Stephanie Vaquer
The victory at Wrestlepalooza represented another milestone in Vaquer’s career. Her nickname, “La Primera”, reflects her legacy as a pioneer in South American women’s wrestling. Vaquer has left his mark 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 them, he has worn the gold on his waist. The nickname “La Primera” (The First) came from a Mexican journalist who, when introducing her in an interview, described her as “The first South American in Japan, the first South American in Mexico… in short, The First”.I told myself, I’m not just going to win and celebrate, I’m going to take the belt to my dad and tell him: ‘I did it, I did it’.
Stephanie Vaquer
Vaquer’s path was not easy. At 19, she left Chile to seek opportunities in Mexico, where the culture of wrestling could propel her. However, the obstacles were significant. In its early days, she suffered a broken nose that kept her out of action for more than a year. During his stay in Mexico, Vaquer found support in a restaurant, where he could work and live. Over time, Vaquer began to stand out in wrestling, consolidating his career in the CMLL and obtaining international opportunities. At 32 years old, Vaquer has established himself as a WWE star, with the support of the company he always dreamed of joining. Stephanie McMahon, former wrestler and former co-CEO of WWE, was the one who raised Vaquer’s hand in a sign of victory at WWE Evolution, where Vaquer won the battle royal that guaranteed her the opportunity for the title at Wrestlepalooza.I like it because far from being a character, it is a reality. It’s something that has made history. I have had the fortune, perhaps the great opportunity, to be the first South American in many ways within wrestling, and that has identified me as a pioneer.
Stephanie Vaquer
Paul Michael Levesque, known as Triple H, highlighted the importance of his victory. Levesque emphasized that Vaquer has become a dominant force in the WWE women’s division. Vaquer and Stratton are part of a group of female wrestlers who continue the legacy of figures like Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Bayley, who have raised the level of women’s wrestling in the last decade. Vaquer is ready to continue driving women’s wrestling forward.My relationship with Stephanie [McMahon], with all of them, has been incredible. I’ve had their support, which has driven me to work even harder. They are always attentive, not only with me, but with everyone: how we feel, how we are, our work environment, our way of working.
Stephanie Vaquer
After conquering Sky and with Stratton in sight, Vaquer envisions Rhea Ripley as an ideal opponent for the future.I want to face each of my opponents, and I want each of them to show their best in the ring. I love big challenges, I love them. And I am very brave. I accept all challenges. That’s why we are where we are.
Stephanie Vaquer
Vaquer concluded, smiling: “Why not think about WrestleMania?”I already had one of my dream matches with Sky, but if I had to name one now, I would say Rhea Ripley. I love her and I love her as a friend, but I know that in the ring she would give me a great battle, and I would love to have that professional challenge.
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