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Stephanie Vaquer Isn't Focused On The Past, Highlights Favorite Part Of The United States
Stephanie Vaquer is focused on the present. WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Stephanie Vaquer, who was asked if there's a match or moment she would like fans to focus on more. 'La Primera' said she's not actually looking back at her past, but wants to focus on what she's doing in WWE now. Advertisement 'I have felt many people support me for a long time. And American people really know about wrestling, so many people know about my career before [I arrived in NXT]. And now, for me, the present is more important. So, my present is WWE. I work hard for a long year and now, I'm here [as champion]. So, the focus is in the present.' Stephanie Vaquer also commented on her favorite part of being in the United States. She said it was actually being welcomed by the US citizens. 'Here, people are really kind. [They've been] really good with me and help me a lot. I really feel at home here in America. So, I'm so happy to be here,' Stephanie Vaquer said. Watch our full interview with Stephanie Vaquer below: Booker T is proud to be wrong about Stephanie Vaquer Stephanie Vaquer made her NXT in-ring debut on October 15th, 2024. La Primera has seen nothing but success. She is the first female to hold the NXT Women's World and North American Championships at the same time. Recently, Booker T told Denise Salcedo that he initially did not believe that Vaquer would be the top star in NXT. However, Vaquer pushed herself and has done a great job. Advertisement 'But it's not for me, though, it's not for me. It's for Stephanie. It's to shine some light on her. Because she's so, she's so freaking awesome. You know what I mean? She's such a great talent. And she's doing such a great job in NXT. I didn't see her being the one. I thought it was going to be Giulia, you know, Zaria, one of those. 'But seemed like Stephanie Vaquer just slid in there, man. And she's done such a great job as far as her in-ring performance as well as her entertainment value as well. And I just appreciate as well as we did the Bad Bunny theme together. So, she's such a cool person, yeah,' Booker T said. Read More: Booker T Explains His Goal For Making Sound Effects During Stephanie Vaquer Matches The post Stephanie Vaquer Isn't Focused On The Past, Highlights Favorite Part Of The United States appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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Fallon Henley Explains Her Actions During the NXT Women's Title Match On WWE NXT
Fatal Influence's Fallon Henley revealed the reason behind her actions in the main event of last night's episode of NXT. The main event of last night's episode of NXT was the NXT Women's Championship match between the champion Stephanie Vaquer and the challenger, Fatal Influence's Jacy Jayne. This match was made official at the NXT Battleground Premium Live Event. Jayne attacked Vaquer backstage, and that led to Ava Raine booking this match. Advertisement Following the announcement, the former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion took to Twitter to share a message about her title match. '4 years of sitting around WAITING for a championship opportunity. 4 years of busting my ass day in & day out…just to STILL be an after thought. No more. I'm making my opportunity & I'm taking it. Because now it's personal. See you Tuesday,' Jacy Jayne tweeted. For most of last night on NXT, Fallon Henley seemed to be envious of her faction member. Henely constantly kept saying that she deserves the title shot over Jayne. Even during the match, both members of Fatal Influence were not on the same page. The two kept arguing during the match as well. Towards the end of the match, Stephanie Vaquer was hanging on the ropes, Jazmyn Nyxx distracted the referee, and Fallon Henley attacked La Primera. Jayne capitalized and hit the Discuss Punch to win her first single's championship on NXT. Henley took to Twitter to share that the reason she helped her faction member win the title was because the team, Fatal Influence always comes first. Advertisement 'Fatal ALWAYS comes first ?,' Fallon Henley tweeted. Jacy Jayne wasn't the only new champion to be crowned on NXT. Catch up on everything that went down on this week's show here. What are your thoughts on Stephanie Vaquer losing her title to Jayne? The post Fallon Henley Explains Her Actions During the NXT Women's Title Match On WWE NXT appeared first on Wrestlezone.
