Stephanie Vaquer Injury Update
Stephanie Vaquer is officially out indefinitely with an ankle injury, wearing a walking boot on WWE Raw and announced as missing upcoming shows while still recognized as the reigning Women’s World Champion.
During the January 5, 2026 edition of Raw, she came to the ring in that boot, confirmed the injury herself in an in‑ring interview, and stated that she would not relinquish the title despite being sidelined.
Commentary from Michael Cole and Corey Graves explained that Vaquer sustained the ankle issue in her recent triple‑threat title defense against Raquel Rodriguez and Nikki Bella on Raw at the end of December 2025, and that the injury also forced her off WWE’s holiday live event tour.
WWE’s official account (@WWE) highlighted the moment on X, noting that Raquel Rodriguez (@RaquelWWE) ambushed an already injured Stephanie Vaquer (@Steph_Vaquer), turning the segment into a sudden, brutal attack.
The situation went from “playing hurt” to serious storyline risk after she was attacked twice by Raquel on the same night, with one attack nearly targeting the injured ankle with a chair before officials intervened and another ambush happening backstage, leaving Vaquer needing help to the back.
What Happened to Stephanie Vaquer?
What happened to Stephanie Vaquer is that she hurt her ankle during a triple‑threat Women’s World Title match on Raw against Raquel Rodriguez and Nikki Bella, then Raquel brutally targeted that same ankle in two follow‑up ambushes on the January 5, 2026 Raw episode.
In that triple‑threat, Rodriguez hit a big move on Bella and almost had the match won, but Vaquer smartly threw Raquel out of the ring and stole the pin to keep her championship, apparently tweaking the ankle during the chaotic closing stretch.
On the next Raw, Vaquer walked out in a visible boot, insisting that the injury would not stop her and that she planned to fight through it, which felt very on‑brand for a champion who had just closed 2025 with one of the strongest win records in the company.
Moments later, Raquel Rodriguez blindsided her from behind in the ring and tried to crush the damaged ankle with a steel chair before officials swarmed, only for Raquel to circle back later and attack again in the backstage area until Adam Pearce stepped in and threatened heavy fines.
Tribal Wrestling’s account (@TribalMegastar) reported on X that Raquel Rodriguez attacked Stephanie Vaquer backstage, even suggesting that Vaquer might now be forced to vacate her title as a result.
The whole sequence left fans wondering whether this is just a short injury angle or the setup for a longer absence where she might even be forced to vacate the belt if the ankle does not heal quickly enough.
Stephanie Vaquer Stats
Stephanie Vaquer’s recent stats underline why this injury update matters so much: she finished 2025 with 43 wins, the most of any WWE Superstar that year, topping names like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Gunther, John Cena, and Rhea Ripley.
That 43rd win came in the very triple‑threat on Raw where she retained the Women’s World Title over Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez, the same match where commentary now links the start of her ankle trouble.
A quick snapshot of her WWE résumé and numbers that are most relevant right now:
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Signed with WWE in summer 2024 after a successful run in CMLL and the Mexican scene.
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Captured both the NXT Women’s Championship and NXT Women’s North American Championship during her time in NXT.
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Moved to the main roster on the Raw after WrestleMania in Las Vegas in 2025.
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Won the vacant Women’s World Championship against Iyo Sky at Wrestlepalooza in September 2025 and has successfully defended it on major shows like Survivor Series: WarGames and Raw’s triple‑threat main events.
Those stats, combined with her current status as an injured but still‑active champion, explain why every small update on her ankle, her return timeline, and any hint of a title vacancy is being watched closely across WWE programming and wrestling news sites.
Disclaimer: All information presented here reflects on-screen WWE announcements, televised commentary, and publicly visible appearances by the performer as of the latest Raw broadcast. Injury status, recovery timelines, and championship plans may change based on medical evaluations and creative direction. Official updates from WWE should be considered the final authority.
