In one of the most shocking and emotional moments in recent WWE history, Stephanie Vaquer etched her name into the record books at Wrestlepalooza 2025, defeating Iyo Sky in a hard-fought battle to capture her first taste of WWE championship gold. The Santiago, Chile–born sensation, long celebrated as one of the brightest stars on the international wrestling circuit, finally reached the pinnacle of her career, and she did it on the grandest stage imaginable.
The build-up to this clash was electric. Iyo Sky, the “Genius of the Sky,” had carved out an impressive reign, dazzling audiences with her aerial mastery and relentless tenacity. Few opponents could match her combination of agility, creativity, and experience. But Vaquer, who signed with WWE in late 2024 after a standout run in Japan and Mexico, had steadily climbed the ranks, showcasing a style that blended raw intensity, technical precision, and fearless risk-taking. By the time Wrestlepalooza arrived, she was no longer the underdog—she was a legitimate threat.
The match itself was nothing short of a classic. Sky dominated the early moments, grounding Vaquer with surgical strikes and repeatedly reminding the crowd why she is regarded as one of the most innovative performers of her generation. Every time Vaquer attempted to gain momentum, Sky countered with breathtaking maneuvers—springboard dropkicks, moonsaults, and lightning-quick submissions that had the audience gasping.
But Vaquer’s resilience told the story of the night. Refusing to be overwhelmed, she absorbed the punishment and responded with heavy-hitting offense of her own. Her technical grappling neutralized Sky’s aerial arsenal, and her fearless strikes—echoing through the stadium—kept the champion off balance. Midway through the match, Vaquer shocked everyone by countering Sky’s patented Over-the-Moonsault into a devastating powerbomb, a turning point that swung momentum in her favor.
The closing sequence was pure drama. Sky attempted one final high-risk maneuver, climbing the ropes for a top-rope Spanish Fly. Vaquer, however, fought her off, delivered a thunderous headbutt, and launched into her signature submission hold in the center of the ring. The crowd roared as Sky struggled valiantly, clawing toward the ropes, but the pain proved too much. In a stunning moment, the referee called for the bell—Iyo Sky had tapped out. Stephanie Vaquer was crowned champion.
The eruption inside the arena was deafening. Fans, many of whom had followed Vaquer’s journey from her days in South America to stardom in Japan, celebrated her triumph as a historic breakthrough. With tears in her eyes, Vaquer hoisted the title high, dedicating the victory to her family, her fans, and to all those who believed a Chilean star could stand atop WWE’s global stage.
Wrestlepalooza 2025 will be remembered for many things, but above all, it will mark the night Stephanie Vaquer shocked the world and dethroned one of the most decorated champions in WWE. A new era has begun, and the wrestling world will be watching closely to see how high this trailblazer can soar.
