WWE star Stephanie Vaquer captures Women's World Championship at Chile live event in surprising moment
Stephanie Vaquer Captures Women’s World Title in Santiago, Chile
By Maine News Now Staff
Santiago, Chile – In a high‑stakes WWE house show that drew a roaring crowd on Saturday night, Chilean superstar Stephanie Vaquer retained the Women’s World Championship by defeating New Jersey‑native Liv Morgan. The bout, held at a venue in Santiago as part of WWE’s South American tour, was the first time Vaquer defended the title in front of her home‑country fans.
The match was contested under a “special guest referee” arrangement, with veteran wrestler Becky Lynch presiding. Throughout the match, tension flared as Morgan grew increasingly frustrated with Lynch’s officiating. A heated exchange culminated in Morgan striking Lynch across the face, prompting Lynch to intervene by delivering two “double birds” (a double‑armed pinning maneuver) to Morgan. Seizing the moment, Vaquer countered with a high‑flying “Vaquer Inferno” from the top rope to secure the pinfall and retain the belt.
Vaquer’s victory marked her second reign as Women’s World Champion. She first won the title at WWE’s WrestlePalooza event last September, defeating Iyo Sky for a vacated championship. That initial reign lasted 210 days before Liv Morgan captured the belt at WrestleMania 42. Morgan’s run, which spanned 147 days, concluded tonight in Chile.
Although the bout was not televised, it was a key moment on the tour. WWE house shows are typically unscripted in terms of storyline progression, allowing fans to witness champions defend titles in an intimate setting. This particular match, however, had implications for the broader Women’s division, especially with Becky Lynch’s involvement.
Lynch, who had not held the title since 2020, was immediately poised to join the new title picture, according to backstage reports. “She’s a top‑tier contender and the match tonight proved she can make an impact,” said a WWE official. “We’ll be watching to see how she moves forward from here.”
The event also served as a prelude to the upcoming Monday Night Raw broadcast in Mexico City, where WWE plans to showcase the results of its South American tour and potentially launch new storylines. Fans in Santiago witnessed a unique blend of local support and international wrestling spectacle, with Vaquer’s victory celebrated by a jubilant crowd and a brief on‑stage reunion with members of the Raw roster.
As the Women’s World Championship returns to a new champion’s hands, the WWE landscape looks set for fresh rivalries. With Becky Lynch and other top stars poised to challenge Vaquer, fans can anticipate a series of high‑energy encounters in the coming months. The title’s journey—from its vacated status at WrestlePalooza to its current holder in Chile—underscores the dynamic nature of WWE’s storytelling, even in unscripted, live events.
