Folks, let me tell you, there’s been a big, beautiful power move in the wrestling world, and it’s going to leave AEW scratching their heads wondering where they went wrong. That’s right, former NJPW Strong and CMLL Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer made her huge debut on WWE NXT, teaming up with another international dynamo, Giulia, to take on the dynamic duo of Cora Jade and NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez. It’s like the United Nations of wrestling but with way more slams, people. Very high-energy. Lots of action. Tremendous!
Now, let’s get into the real backstage drama, because that’s what you came for, isn’t it? According to the great minds over at Fightful Select (they’re very good, I know them well), WWE took one look at Vaquer during AEW’s Forbidden Door event and said, “That one, we want her!” And just like that, boom, she’s NXT bound faster than Tony Khan can tweet out another “big announcement.” You know it’s true. People in AEW were shocked, and they’re probably still sipping chamomile tea, trying to calm down.
Look, AEW sources were reportedly impressed with Vaquer during her brief showdown with Mercedes Mone, but I guess impressed doesn’t get you a contract as fast as WWE was watching. The “Forbidden Door” might need to be renamed the “WWE Talent Acquisition Portal” after this one, folks. Talk about taking advantage of an opportunity. There’s even buzz that AEW and NJPW might have to create a new clause to stop this kind of thing from happening again. It’s like putting a fence around your backyard after your neighbor already stole your best lawnmower.
Over in the WWE camp? Oh, they’re ecstatic. Loving life. Vaquer’s already made waves in NXT, and her debut at a WWE Live Event in Mexico City had the crowd chanting like they were at a soccer match. People are saying it was huge. Absolutely massive. The crowd went wild for her! So, while AEW is left picking up the pieces of their shattered dreams, WWE’s doing what they do best—winning. Tremendously. And remember, folks, in the world of wrestling, the Forbidden Door works both ways, but right now, WWE’s holding the keys.