WWE Raw kicked off with Stephanie Vaquer securing a pinfall victory over Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez in a triple threat match to retain the WWE Women’s World Championship. Since capturing the vacant title from Iyo Sky at Wrestlepalooza in September, Vaquer has successfully defended her championship three times, including a win against Rodriguez in November and a singles match victory over Vera at Survivor Series: War Games. Vaquer’s attempt at a third defense against Rodriguez ended in disqualification due to Vera’s interference, which led to the triple threat match being arranged.
During the triple threat, Vera stayed mostly on the sidelines, trying to capitalize on any openings rather than directly engaging both competitors. Rodriguez dominated most of the bout and nearly clinched the win multiple times, but Vaquer managed to counter and use her signature move, the Devil’s Kiss, on Rodriguez. In a dramatic finish, Vaquer avoided a double chokeslam from Rodriguez and Vera, causing the challengers to collide and allowing Vaquer to pin Vera, holding onto her championship title.
Fan Take: This match highlights Stephanie Vaquer’s rising dominance as a champion and adds thrilling unpredictability to the women’s division. For WWE fans, it sets the stage for fresh rivalries and elevates the excitement around future title defenses, keeping the sport dynamic and compelling.
