Stefani Vaquel remains the Women’s World Champion after retaining her title in a WWE RAW match against Raquel Rodriguez at Judgment Day, which ended in a disqualification caused by WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella’s unexpected interference. Rodriguez appeared to be the frontrunner to claim the championship last week when she defeated Vera, who had sought a rematch following her loss to Vaquel at Survivor Series.
The match began with Rodriguez aggressively trying to dominate Vaquel, delivering several attacks throughout. Vaquel attempted a flying crossbody from the top rope, but Rodriguez caught her and slammed her onto the mat. Vaquel countered by attempting to trap Rodriguez in an armbar against the ropes, but before the referee could complete a five-count, Rodriguez powerbombed Vaquel. Vaquel then landed a Devil’s Kiss and a Meteora in the center of the ring, but couldn’t execute her finishing move, SVB, on Rodriguez. Outside the ring, after dodging a crossbody attempt, Vaquel slammed Rodriguez face-first into the ring post. At that moment, Nikki Bella emerged from the crowd, attacked Vaquel, and later addressed the other women backstage, asserting her status as a legend in the industry.
Fan Take: Nikki Bella’s surprise involvement adds a thrilling twist to the Women’s Championship storyline, keeping fans eagerly anticipating what’s next. This moment not only reinforces Bella’s legendary status but also elevates the stakes for Vaquel, signaling a potential shift in the division’s dynamics.
