Stephanie Vaquer spoke on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, discussing her upcoming WrestleMania 42 debut, her match with IYO SKY, and her journey to WWE’s main roster.
On heading into her first WrestleMania while defending the WWE Women’s Championship, Vaquer reflected on how quickly things have come together.
“Yeah, I remember, one year ago, I was in the WrestleMania arena. I saw all the arena, and I said, one day I really want to be here. But in that moment, I never think I can do that so fast. This year, I’m not just there with the title, I’m with my WWE Women’s Championship. So it’s amazing. It’s more than my dream.”
Vaquer also looked back at her title win at Wrestlepalooza, which came under difficult circumstances. She revealed that illness nearly kept her from competing, even after missing a previous opportunity at Clash in Paris.
“This is amazing, because that’s a long history. Before Wrestlepalooza, [it was] supposed to be I go to Clash in Paris. I was really, really sick, so they cancel my participation in Clash in Paris. I’m so, so sad. So after, WWE said, Don’t worry, we have iced the story for you. Wrestlepalooza is a big event; it’s the first Wrestlepalooza, so I’m excited. One week before, I get sick again, I feel sick again. So medical say, Okay, I’m sorry, but you can’t go to Wrestlepalooza. I already have the ticket, the flight for my dad and everything and like that. That was so hard in that moment, but I talked with Triple H, and I talk with many people in WWE and say, ‘No, I’m ready. I’m not sick. I feel good. I can do that. Please just let me go, I can do that.’ Finally, I was there, and that was amazing, because it’s not just Wrestlepalooza, big event with IYO SKY, my dad was there and my dream that Women’s World Champion.”
Her match with IYO SKY at Wrestlepalooza received strong reactions, and Vaquer spoke about the respect she has for her opponent.
“I really enjoyed that a lot, because I respect IYO so much. She’s amazing. She’s really so professional. I really enjoyed that match. It was an amazing match. I always say, I’m not just the Women’s World Champion, I won with IYO SKY, the best, one of the best in the world. So it’s like, for me, it’s really special. I respect IYO SKY so much. I remember after that show, many people say, Yeah, you really make that show amazing, because that match was the more important match that day. I remember Randy Orton saying you and IYO made Wrestlepalooza, because that was the best match.”
She also explained why their in-ring chemistry worked so well.
“I don’t know. I think maybe because I trained in Japan. So I know the Japanese style and language. Not perfect, but we can have good communication, and we can understand the style. We have many, many things in the same style. So I think for that reason, we can have really good chemistry in the ring.”
Vaquer then discussed her transition from NXT to the main roster, admitting she initially had doubts.
“I remember because when I was in NXT, I love NXT. I felt at home. I remember many people say, okay, many people are waiting for you on Raw, on main roster, but at the same time Shawn Michaels is like, we need you here, and we want you here. At the same time, I want to stay here, but I want to go to main roster. In that moment, I didn’t feel very good, because I’m still learning, and my English was not good. Now it’s better, not perfect, but better. Sometimes I feel like, no, I need more time. But at the same time no, I talked to myself and okay, I need to be brave and just do it. So I feel good, because people on Raw and main roster made me feel so good. Made me feel at home too. Many different challenges and big challenges.”
Vaquer is set to defend her championship at WrestleMania 42, marking a major milestone in her career as she continues to establish herself on WWE’s biggest stage.
Stephanie Vaquer Reflects on WrestleMania Debut, IYO SKY Match and WWE Call-Up
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