Stephanie Vaquer says she underwent surgery before WWE return
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer disclosed in an interview that she underwent surgery during her recent absence from the ring. Following her title loss to Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42, Vaquer had to focus on her health, which she indicated was a challenging journey. She remarked on the difficulty of not training post-surgery but expressed excitement about her return to the ring, describing it as a revitalizing experience. Although she did not share specific details about the surgery, Vaquer previously dealt with injuries, including a high ankle sprain and an AC joint sprain in her shoulder. She recently reclaimed her title from Morgan during a live event in Santiago, Chile, setting the stage for continued competition in WWE.
- •Stephanie Vaquer underwent surgery during time away from WWE.
- •She lost the title to Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42.
- •Vaquer returned to WWE on an episode of Raw after SummerSlam.
- •She reclaimed the title from Morgan in a live event in Santiago, Chile.
- •Both Vaquer and Morgan aim for the championship moving forward.
- 12:06 AMWrestling Inc — WWE's Stephanie Vaquer Says She Underwent Surgery During Time Away From The Ring
"WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer revealed she underwent surgery during her recent time away from the ring.
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