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Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stephanie Vaquer: The workhorse of WWE's Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank weekend
Stephanie Vaquer, a rising star in WWE, is set to compete in two major events this weekend. First, she will team up with Lola Vice at the WWE and AAA co-produced event, Worlds Collide, to face Dalys and Chik Tormenta. This match, scheduled for June 7 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, marks a significant collaboration between WWE and AAA, showcasing talents from both promotions. Later that same day, Vaquer will compete in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the Intuit Dome in California. She will face formidable opponents, including Rhea Ripley, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss, and Naomi. The winner of this match earns a contract for a championship opportunity at any time, adding high stakes to the contest. Rising through the ranks Stephanie Vaquer's journey in WWE has been marked by significant achievements. She made a notable debut on June 2 episode of WWE Raw by winning a triple threat match against Liv Morgan and Ivy Nile, securing her spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Earlier, at NXT Roadblock on March 11, she defeated Giulia in a Winner Takes All match, becoming the first female double champion in NXT history. STEPHANIE VAQUER. #SmackDown Four days later, the 'Dark Angel' was part of WWE Smackdown on June 6 episode on the Money in the Bank week. She was part of a six-woman tag-team match, with Rhea Ripley and Alexa Bliss at her side. They faced Roxanne, Guilia, and Naomi. Her commitment throughout the weekend has gotten her flowers from the fans. Now, she will be part of two marquee matches on the same day, once competing in the WWE NXT x AAA Worlds Collide and then in the Money in the Bank PLE. According to reports, Stephanie Vaquer ranks second in most number of matches in 2025, competing in 29 matches in the WWE ring, just behind LA Knight who has taken part in 30 matches. Her commendable in-ring duties have raised her stakes as a workhorse in the company. The 32-year-old Vaquer joined WWE in 2024, and has looked like a star since she stepped into the ring. Her testament and dedication has hailed fans to call her the ultimate workhorse of the weekend due to that.
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Retires From Pro Wrestling
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A respected figure in professional wrestling whose influence extends to numerous performers behind the scenes has retired after a remarkable 25-year career. Meiko Satomura, the former NXT UK Women's Champion, had her official retirement match on April 29th in Tokyo, Japan. It was held under the banner of Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling, the promotion she co-founded. The contest saw it be a tag team encounter. The Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling event saw Satomura team with Nanami, where they went over. Prior to the match, legendary wrestler Kenta Kobashi presented Satomura with a bouquet of flowers, a symbol of respect and recognition for her contributions to the sport. However, the night held further surprises for Satomura. Following her tag team victory, Aja Kong took to the microphone and asked to team up with Satomura for one final match. This request set the stage for an impromptu main event, uniting two long-standing rivals in a final match. Satomura and Kong joined forces to take on a team consisting of Hashimoto, Senka Akatsuki, Takumi Oroha, YUNA, and Mika Iwata. This emotional and highly anticipated match ultimately concluded in a five-minute draw. The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and its board of directors following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit in Connecticut. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. MoreShe continues to be involved with the NXT brand in a coaching capacity. Satomura also maintained an in-ring presence for WWE in 2024 during the company's tour of Japan, with her last WWE match being a singles championship bout against Bayley for the WWE Women's Championship. Her final televised match under the WWE banner aired against Roxanne Perez at NXT Roadblock in March 2023. The final ring call for Meiko Satomura and she gets showered with red streamers one last time.#SATOMURAfinal #SENJO — meraWRESTLING (@meraWRESTLING) April 29, 2025 More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Satomura's extensive professional wrestling career began in the mid-1990s, including a stint in WCW during its efforts to establish a prominent women's division. She further showcased her talent on an international stage by participating in WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament in 2018, where she advanced to the semifinals. In mid-2019, she also served as a guest coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing emerging talent. That same year, Satomura had the unique opportunity to train with then-SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks at the Sendai Girls' dojo in Japan. While officially signed with WWE since 2020, Satomura's in-ring appearances for the company have become less frequent in recent years. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A longtime WWE Superstar who has influenced countless wrestlers behind the scenes is retiring and calling it a career. After a remarkable 25-year career in professional wrestling, former NXT UK Women's Champion Meiko Satomura is preparing for her official retirement match, scheduled for April 29th in Tokyo, Japan, under the banner of her co-founded promotion, Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling. The announced bout will be a tag team encounter. YUNA and Senka being part of Meiko Satomura's retirement road makes me all kinds of happy. — RESURA (@resuramag) April 23, 2025 It will see Satomura alongside her trainee, the 20-year-old Manami, against the duo of Aja Kong and Sendai Girls Champion Chihiro Hashimoto. This final match has a background as Satomura shares a storied history with both Kong, a rivalry spanning decades, and Hashimoto, against whom she has clashed in previous years. Despite this impending farewell match in Japan, Satomura remains listed on WWE's active roster and appears to still be involved in a coaching capacity for NXT. She maintained an in-ring presence for WWE in 2024 during the company's tour of Japan, with her last WWE match being a singles contest for the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Her final televised match under the WWE banner was against Roxanne Perez at NXT Roadblock in March 2023. Satomura's extensive career began in the mid-1990s, when she competed in WCW during its attempt to establish a women's division. She also won numerous championship victories across various promotions in Japan. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE logos are shown on screens before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE logos are shown on screens before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, participated in WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament in 2018, reaching the semifinals, and in mid-2019, she served as a guest coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. That same year, Satomura also had the opportunity to train with then-SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks at the Sendai Girls' dojo in Japan. While she has been officially signed with WWE since 2020, her in-ring appearances have become less frequent. She has since focused on her role with NXT and occasional appearances in Japan, including events like Fortune Dream 9 and DDT Pro Wrestling's unique Toden Train Match, before this final, career-culminating bout in her home promotion. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oba Femi Defends NXT Title Against Moose At WWE NXT Roadblock
Oba Femi put the NXT Championship on the line at WWE NXT Roadblock. TNA X-Division Champion Moose previously confronted Femi on the February 18th episode of WWE NXT and challenged him to a match. They then clashed in a six-man tag team match on the February 27th episode of TNA iMPACT before Moose defended his title against Moose at NXT Roadblock. The two powerhouses battled it out in a hard-fought match. In one highlight, Femi pressed Moose over the ropes and down to the floor. Moose slammed Femi through the announce table and got a near fall with a spear. In the end, Femi slammed Moose and pinned him to clinch the win. Here's how the match broke down, courtesy of our play-by-play coverage: Both men trade strikes. Moose tries his double jump European uppercut, but Femi counters with an uppercut of his own. DVD Powerslam by Femi. Moose kicks out. Moose posts Femi and hits up a superplex. After landing, Moose tries to transition into another suplex, but Femi counters with a suplex of his own. Femi and Moose trade strikes. Moose lands a pump kick, but Femi doesn't go down. Femi turns Moose inside out with a lariat. Femi tries another Fall from Grace. Moose reverses it into a powerbomb of his own. Femi kicks out. Moose sets up another powerbomb. Femi lifts Moose on his shoulder and press slams him to the floor. Moose is almost counted out. A hockey fight breaks out. The fight spills out of the ring. Moose sends Femi into the post. Moose chokeslams Femi through the commentary desk. Spear by Moose! Femi kicks out! Moose calls for another Spear. Femi counters with another Fall from Grace for the win. RELATED The post Oba Femi Defends NXT Title Against Moose At WWE NXT Roadblock appeared first on Wrestlezone.
See - Sada Elbalad
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Get to Know NXT Roadblock Full Card
Early Wednesday, NXT, the developmental promotion of WWE, will organize its 2025 Roadblock, which is a special themed episode of the weekly show. It will be the fourth annual NXT Roadblock and the sixth Roadblock event overall. The event will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will also feature wrestlers from TNA, such as Moose, and the Hardy Boyz. There are several titles will be on the line such as NXT Championship, TNA World Tag Team titles, and a Winner Takes All Match for the NXT Women's and NXT Women's North America titles. The full card of the event is as follows: Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez New York Street Fight: Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page TNA World Tag Team titles: The Hardy Boyz (c) vs. Nathan Frazer & Axiom NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Moose Winner Takes All match for the NXT Women's Championship and NXT Women's North American Championship: Giulia (NXT Women's Champion) vs. Stephanie Vaquer (North American Women's Champion)
