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Stephanie Vaquer Injured: Raquel Rodriguez Prepares for Showdown

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is sidelined by a real but minor injury to her left leg and has appeared in a walking boot on Raw.
Raquel Rodriguez targets Vaquer's injury, with Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer saying the severity is exaggerated for storyline purposes.
A Vaquer–Rodriguez match is tentatively planned for next two weeks, with the Royal Rumble confrontation set for January 31, 2026, in Saudi Arabia.

History

Historical Context

The WWE Women's Championship was introduced on April 3, 2016, at WrestleMania 32, replacing the controversial Divas Championship. This shift marked a significant change in women's wrestling, elevating stars like Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. By 2023, the championship underwent further rebranding, reflecting the evolving role of women in professional wrestling and contributing to a 30% increase in female viewership.

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Story summary

WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is sidelined by a real but minor injury to her left leg and has appeared in a walking boot on Raw.
Raquel Rodriguez targets Vaquer's injury, with Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer saying the severity is exaggerated for storyline purposes.
A Vaquer–Rodriguez match is tentatively planned for next two weeks, with the Royal Rumble confrontation set for January 31, 2026, in Saudi Arabia.

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