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Stephanie Vaquer’s Win at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Fails to Impress Critics

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports | Last updated Oct 12, 2025 10:17 PM ET

The victory of Stephanie Vaquer at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is undoubtedly a historic one. Yet, in the opinion of wrestling insiders and critics, her fight against Tiffany Stratton failed to provide the adrenaline rush that people expected.

A Historic Win That Fell Flat

Stephanie Vaquer beat Tiffany Stratton, and finally won the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. This was climaxed with a gorgeous twisting moonsault. This victory is a big success in her WWE career, and her emotional celebration was met with applause by the audience.

However, behind the scenes, industry experts weren’t quite as impressed. On October 12, 2025, an episode of the Wrestling Observer Radio, analysts Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussed their candid impressions of the match. They say it was a good effort that nevertheless failed to capture any energy and interaction with the crowd.

A Happy Ending, Yet a Chilly Audience

The game came after one of the most electric moments of the night, and keeping things going was challenging. Meltzer described it as being very underwhelming, and people in attendance viewed it as a match of a bathroom break.

Even though it was not that well-received, the emotional response that Stephanie Vaquer displayed following the triumph was remarkable. She delivered her speech in English and thanked the audience, saying the victory symbolized the motivation and love she received throughout her journey to the top. Triple H then entered the ring, hugged her, and turned it into one of the most emotional moments of the night.

The Future of Stephanie Vaquer is Bright

The Crown Jewel match might not have been a major crowd-pleaser. But Stephanie Vaquer is still turning a women’s wrestling presence in WWE to make the company one of the most encouraging stories. It’s hard to ignore her momentum, as she has climbed to one of WWE’s biggest stages, building on her impressive international background. Critics may have polarized over the performance. But there is no doubt that the star of Stephanie Vaquer is just on the rise and that her best days in WWE have not yet come.

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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