WWE Eyes Vaquer Title Defense vs. Ripley or Lynch at WrestleMania 42

WWE has begun early creative discussions for WrestleMania 42, with reports indicating that Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is slated for a high-profile title match against either Rhea Ripley or Becky Lynch at the event next April.

The two-night spectacle is set for Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the second consecutive year the show will take place there. The event will stream live on the ESPN App. These preliminary talks focus on key bouts for the 2026 edition, positioning Vaquer's potential matchup as one of the central storylines. Sources close to the planning describe the discussions as tentative, given the months remaining before the show, but both Ripley and Lynch have emerged as leading candidates to challenge for the Women's World Championship.

Vaquer, a 34-year-old Chilean wrestler known as "La Primera," signed with WWE in July 2024 after a successful career in promotions like CMLL and NJPW, where she held multiple world titles. She quickly made an impact in NXT, capturing both the NXT Women's Championship and the NXT Women's North American Championship. Called up to the main roster on Monday...