Stephanie Vaquer chose NXT.
Vaquer signed with WWE in July 2024, just weeks after she competed at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. She has since become one of the top stars on NXT. and she now holds the NXT Women's North American Championship.
Speaking with Bully Ray on Busted Open After Dark, Vaquer was asked why she chose to sign with WWE.
“My dream. WWE is my dream. I tried to think I like adult, that option. But WWE is my dream and say, okay this is for me. Many options and talks, but say no. WWE is for me, and I take NXT because I really like do things or new things but good. I don’t like the fast and no good. So I say okay, I need to learn English, I need to learn TV show, I need to learn America n style, WWE style. So first I say, ‘Main roster,’ but changed and day, ‘I want to go to NXT for learn," Vaquer said.
When asked to confirm that WWE asked her if she wanted to start on the main roster, she said that was the case. She noted that she was given the choice, and at first, she chose the main roster. However, she changed her mind.
“Yeah. Main roster [was my first answer]. The first call, they call me and say, ‘NXT or main roster?’ I say, ‘Main roster.’ Yeah, I think and say, ‘Okay, take it easy. I need to learn English…okay, change. NXT," Vaquer said.
Vaquer also recalled how Shawn Michaels called her about how he wanted her to come to NXT. She noted that he was understanding, as she did not speak English well at the time. She said that she had tried to speak in English during the conversation.
“Yeah. Main roster [was my first answer]. The first call, they call me and say, ‘NXT or main roster?’ I say, ‘Main roster.’ Yeah, I think and say, ‘Okay, take it easy. I need to learn English…okay, change. NXT," Vaquer said.
Vaquer is set to face NXT Women's Champion Giulia in a match where both titles will be on the line at NXT Roadblock.
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