WWE Confirms Stephanie Vaquer 'Out Indefinitely' After Illness-Related No-Show
Stephanie Vaquer was ruled medically unfit to compete on Monday Night Raw, leading to an indefinite absence. Although she had announced her recovery from an ankle injury, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce stated she was not cleared. Sources indicate the absence is due to an undisclosed illness. Consequently, Becky Lynch was granted the Women's World Championship match against Liv Morgan, which Lynch lost by disqualification.
Key points
- Vaquer announced on Saturday that she was cleared from her ankle injury to compete against Becky Lynch on Monday's Raw.
- Raw General Manager Adam Pearce opened the show by announcing Vaquer was not medically cleared, contradicting her earlier statement.
- PWInsider reports the absence is related to an undisclosed illness, while False Finish states she will be 'out indefinitely.'
- Becky Lynch replaced Vaquer in the main event, losing the Women's World Championship match to Liv Morgan via disqualification.
- Tiffany Stratton attempted a Money in the Bank cash-in on Liv Morgan following the title match.
- Vaquer last competed at the Hawaii Live Events on October 16 and 17, and previously lost the title at Money in the Bank.
Background
Vaquer had recently lost the WWE Women's World Championship to Liv Morgan at Money in the Bank in a triple threat match. Prior to that, she had briefly held the title after a controversial victory at a live event in Chile. Her main roster run had been successful before this latest injury and illness setback, following a period of recovery from injuries sustained after WrestleMania in April.
How outlets are covering it
Fightful and Cageside Seats report that Vaquer was 'out indefinitely' due to an illness, citing PWInsider and False Finish. WWE's official highlights confirm she was 'not medically cleared' and that Becky Lynch took her place in the main event. The sources agree on the outcome but differ in emphasis: Fightful focuses on the contradiction between Vaquer's announcement and Pearce's decision, while Cageside Seats highlights the impact on her successful main roster run.
Why it matters
Vaquer's indefinite absence disrupts the Women's Division's title picture and affects upcoming storylines. It also raises questions about WWE's medical clearance processes and the stability of its top female stars. The incident may influence how WWE handles future injury and illness disclosures for its talent.
What to watch
WWE is expected to provide more details on Vaquer's condition and return timeline. The Women's Division will likely see new matchups involving Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and other contenders. WWE may also address the medical clearance process to prevent similar last-minute changes.
- Report: Stephanie Vaquer ‘Out Indefinitely’ Fightful
- Raw results, Oct. 26, 2026: Liv Morgan survives title match against Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton nearly cashes in WWE
- Report: Stephanie Vaquer out with an illness Cageside Seats
- WWE Raw Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From October 26 Bleacher Report
- WWE Raw Review for Oct. 26: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Yahoo Sports
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