Stephanie Vaquer finds herself seeking her next challenger following her successful title defense of the Women’s World Championship against Nikki Bella at Survivor Series. However, Bella isn’t ready to walk away from the rivalry just yet.
On the December 8 episode of Raw, Vaquer made a statement in the ring, asserting that she prefers to let her actions speak for themselves. She addressed the crowd, highlighting the evolution of the women’s division over the past 15 years, and declared her dominance in the current landscape. Just as she was finishing her thoughts, Nikki Bella made her entrance.
Bella engaged with the Kansas City crowd, taunting them and insisting that her story with Vaquer is far from over. Climbing onto the ring apron, she demanded a rematch. But before anyone could respond, Raquel Rodriguez made a dramatic entrance, leaping over the barricade. She pulled Bella away from the apron and slammed her into the ring post, leaving the Hall of Famer reeling. Rodriguez then confronted Vaquer, challenging her to name the time and place where they could settle their score for the title.
Later, in the Judgment Day locker room, Liv Morgan expressed her surprise at Raquel’s spontaneous move against Bella. Despite the unexpected attack, Morgan supported Raquel’s ambition for the Women’s World Title. With Raquel focusing on the championship, Morgan and Roxanne Perez decided it was their time to pursue the Tag Team Titles.
This week’s Raw featured two notable women’s matches. In one bout, IYO SKY faced Kairi Sane. The Women’s Tag Team Champions, The Kabuki Warriors (Sane and Asuka), continued to face setbacks, with Rhea Ripley taking out Asuka outside the ring. This left Sane vulnerable, but she managed to counter and deliver an Over the Moonsault for the victory.
In another match, Roxanne Perez faced Lyra Valkyria, each accompanied by their respective allies, Bayley and Morgan. The finish saw Morgan distracting Valkyria, allowing Perez to capitalize and secure the win with her signature move, Pop Rox.
Additionally, a vignette featuring Maxxine Dupri training with Natalya showed her establishing dominance, making her opponents tap out while calling for another challenger. The scene culminated with her locking Natalya in a submission before confidently stating she would continue her winning streak.
Looking ahead, Ivy Nile will challenge Dupri for the Women’s IC Title. During a promotional segment aired during a commercial break, Nile declared her dedication to training and made it clear that being a champion doesn’t guarantee superiority. She also predicted that Dupri would falter, invoking a metaphor regarding the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent game.
This week’s Raw showcased the evolving narratives in the women’s division, setting the stage for exciting matchups and rivalries. With Vaquer defending her title against both Bella and Rodriguez, the landscape continues to shift, creating anticipation for future clashes. Fans can certainly look forward to more thrilling developments in the coming weeks.