Mandy Rose Calls WWE’s Recognition of Stephanie Vaquer ‘Pathetic’ – Earlier this month, Stephanie Vaquer made history at NXT Roadblock by defeating Giulia to capture the NXT Women’s Championship. Already holding the NXT Women’s North American Championship, Vaquer became a double champion, a feat WWE has heavily promoted.
However, WWE’s claim that Vaquer is the first woman to hold two championships in NXT has sparked debate among fans. Many have pointed out that Mandy Rose previously held both the NXT Women’s Championship and the NXT UK Women’s Championship simultaneously in 2022, following a title unification match at Worlds Collide.
On social media, Rose responded to a fan who called out WWE for not recognizing her achievement.
“Haha yea it’s pretty pathetic isn’t it,” Rose wrote. “Thanks for the recognition tho! Appreciate you!!”
While WWE has celebrated Vaquer’s milestone, the argument centers around the status of Rose’s reign. The NXT UK Women’s Championship was merged into the NXT Women’s Championship after Rose’s victory, making her the final holder of that title. Despite this, she carried both belts for weeks before eventually transitioning to just the NXT Women’s Championship.
The controversy highlights how WWE classifies title reigns and whether unifications count the same as simultaneous reigns. Regardless, many fans believe Rose should receive similar recognition, given that she physically held and defended both championships before the NXT UK title was fully retired.
Mandy Rose Calls WWE’s Recognition of Stephanie Vaquer ‘Pathetic’
