Latest update on Stephanie Vaquer amid injury & cancelled match plans for WWE Backlash 2026
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The former Women’s Champion was ambushed by the Judgement Day.
The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez) ambushed Stephanie Vaquer during the April 27 edition of WWE Raw. The reigning Women’s World Champion, Liv, reminded her that the title now belongs to her.
Later in the show, Michael Cole provided an injury update, announcing that Vaquer suffered a second-degree AC sprain in her shoulder and might be out of action for a while. Reports confirmed the injury was legitimate, and a new update has now revealed more details about it.
Stephanie Vaquer will be out for the foreseeable future
According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, the former Women’s World Champion is expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future, with no confirmed timeline for her return.
The report notes that while there has been internal speculation within WWE suggesting she could be out for at least six weeks, that timeline has not been officially verified.
There is also some hope that she could make her return in time for SummerSlam 2026, which is set to take place as a two-night spectacle on August 1st and 2nd at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, though nothing is guaranteed at this stage.
A rematch spoiled by injury
Vaquer confronted Morgan on the Raw after WrestleMania, and the attack made it clear that, despite Liv defeating Vaquer to capture the World title, the feud is far from over. However, the injury might have spoiled the plans for WWE.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE was discussing booking a rematch between Morgan and Vaquer for the Women’s World Champion at the upcoming Backlash 2026. While the match was never officially announced, the injury forced WWE to rethink the plans and pivot.
It remains to be seen when Vaquer returns to WWE and if the promotion opts to revive the feud or the landscape of the division changes in her absence.
What is the latest update on Stephanie Vaquer’s injury?
Per WrestleVotes, the former Women’s World Champion is expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future, with no confirmed timeline for her return.
Was WWE planning to book a rematch between Stephanie Vaquer & Liv Morgan?
Yes, before the injury, WWE was planning to book a rematch between the two at the upcoming Backlash.
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