Raquel Rodriguez Destroys Women’s World Title, Escalates Feud with Stephanie Vaquer
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A shocking display of aggression culminated in the destruction of the Women’s World Championship title belt during Monday’s WWE RAW, as Raquel Rodriguez intensified her rivalry with reigning champion Stephanie Vaquer. The events unfolded in Düsseldorf, Germany, on January 12, leaving Vaquer injured and the future of the championship in question.
Rodriguez Issues Chilling Warning
The confrontation began with an in-ring interview conducted by Michael Cole, addressing Rodriguez’s attack on Vaquer the previous week. Rodriguez asserted a significant shift in her persona, stating, “I am no longer the same person [you] knew when I first arrived in WWE… people change over time.” She made it clear her sole focus is a one-on-one match with Vaquer, delivering a stark warning: “When ‘Big Sexy’ Raquel Rodriguez finally gets Vaquer one-on-one, everyone will feel sorry for her once it is over.”
Title Assault and Injury Confirmation
Vaquer emerged onto the stage, visibly wearing a protective boot on her left foot, indicating her existing injury continues to be a concern. Despite the presence of WWE officials attempting to maintain order, Vaquer challenged Rodriguez to a physical confrontation. Rodriguez responded by attacking Vaquer from behind, utilizing the Women’s World Championship itself as a weapon, repeatedly striking Vaquer’s injured leg. Vaquer was left in visible pain as Rodriguez exited the ring.
Following the event, Rodriguez took to social media to boast about the damage inflicted, posting, “I don’t want to brag but….. I broke the title tonight 😬😎 oops 🤷🏻♀️😂.”
Here is the post from Raquel Rodriguez:
I don’t want to brag but….. I broke the title tonight 😬😎 oops 🤷🏻♀️😂— Raquel (@RaquelWWE) January 12, 2026
Injury Severity Remains Unclear
Reports from Fightful Select have confirmed the legitimacy of Vaquer’s injury, though the extent of the damage remains undisclosed. Vaquer has since shared images and videos revealing significant bruising around her left foot. Medical professionals suggest the injury could be an ankle or foot sprain, potentially requiring several weeks of recovery – a common ailment among professional athletes.
Currently, no official match between Rodriguez and Vaquer has been scheduled. However, Rodriguez’s allies, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, are slated to challenge Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY for the Women’s Tag Team Titles at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24.
The escalating animosity between Rodriguez and Vaquer, coupled with the symbolic destruction of the championship, signals a potentially long and intense feud within WWE’s women’s division. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the severity of Vaquer’s injury and the eventual path toward a championship showdown.
