WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer recently disclosed that she had surgery during her hiatus from wrestling. After losing the title to Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42, Vaquer took time off from television, later making her comeback on the “WWE Raw” episode following SummerSlam.
PWInsider translated an interview Vaquer gave to Rueda en el Ring, originally in Spanish and shared via Instagram. She explained that stepping away was essential for her health, a fact she previously touched on after her defeat to Morgan during season two of “WWE Unreal” on Netflix. Vaquer shared, “It was incredibly tough because the hardest part was coming out of surgery and having to wait without training. Not being active in my training was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life. Returning to the ring felt like coming back to life.”
Though Vaquer confirmed she is back stronger than before, she did not offer specifics about the surgery itself. Initial reports suggested she was dealing with a high ankle sprain after the “Showcase of the Immortals,” but wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer later revealed she had an AC joint sprain in her shoulder.
Known as “La Primera,” Vaquer reclaimed the Women’s World Championship from Morgan in Chile during a live event in Santiago, with Becky Lynch acting as the guest referee. Both Morgan and Lynch are now eager contenders aiming for Vaquer and her title.
Fan Take: Stephanie Vaquer’s recovery and return highlight the demanding physical toll wrestling takes and exemplify true resilience, inspiring fans and athletes alike. Her comeback not only raises the competitive stakes in women’s wrestling but also signals exciting future storylines and rivalries that could elevate the sport’s visibility worldwide.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
