After an emotional, vicious fight between long-time Japanese professional fighter Iyo Sky and highly regarded Chilean fighter Stephanie Vaquer, there is a new Women’s World Champion of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).

Vaquer debuted on WWE’s NXT network, a developmental brand used to promote the next generation of wrestlers, on Oct. 15, 2024, and has since held championships across a multitude of different Wrestling networks. Known as “The Dark Angel” and “La Primera,” Vaquer has been destined for success since the beginning.  

Upon recent news of her pregnancy, former Women’s World Champion Naomi Fatu’s reign officially ended after 35 days, resulting in the search for a new champion. On the Sept. 16 episode of Monday Night Raw, Vaquer and Sky signed the contract for the infamous championship match, which was set to play out on WWE’s debut partner event with ESPN Network, Wrestlepalooza. 

Though this was not an easy feat, only about five minutes is all it took for Vaquer to fight her way to the title and win the Women’s World Championship. 

As a huge fan of Sky as well, this was a great win overall as a viewer. Sky, Genius of the Sky, put up a tough fight. She pulled out her signature high-flying maneuvers such as the Spanish Fly and 

Over the Moonsault, and submission moves such as the Crossface, which Vaquer was able to escape with a foot to the bottom rope. 

Vaquer stunned the Indianapolis crowd with her staple Devil’s Kiss move before absolutely obliterating Sky’s knees hers Devil’s Screw move. Finally securing the 1-2-3, Vaquer finished Sky with a Corkscrew Moonsault from the top rope—a well-deserved win for Vaquer. 

Visibly emotional after the match, Vaquer obtained her first Women’s World Championship. Fans, including myself, cannot wait to see her defend this title soon. 

Find this match, along with more WWE Saturday Night Main Event matches to come, on the ESPN Network. 

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