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Report – Update On Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer’s ‘Legit Injury’ After WWE RAW

There may be real concern surrounding Stephanie Vaquer after this week’s episode of WWE RAW, as a new report confirms that her apparent injury is not just part of a storyline.

During RAW, WWE subtly hinted that Vaquer could be dealing with an injury, especially after she was attacked by Raquel Rodriguez following her in-ring segment. The angle immediately sparked speculation among fans that the attack was designed to write Vaquer off television, raising questions about whether the injury was legitimate.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, those concerns are valid. Sapp has confirmed that Vaquer is indeed dealing with a real injury, though the exact severity remains unknown at this time. The good news, however, is that there are at least some optimistic signs.

Sapp noted that Vaquer has been seen wearing a walking boot rather than a full cast and was still able to do limited physicality. That combination suggests the injury may not be severe enough to require a long-term absence. With Vaquer having successfully defended her championship just last week, WWE may have some flexibility when it comes to managing her schedule.

If the injury turns out to be relatively minor, WWE could potentially stretch things out for several weeks. With the Royal Rumble approaching, creative could buy time through the Chamber event, allowing Vaquer to recover without immediately vacating the title or rushing her back into action.

For now, Vaquer’s status is something to keep a close eye on. While the injury is legitimate, all signs point to WWE hoping it won’t derail her momentum — or her reign — as the company heads into one of the busiest stretches of the year.

WWE RAW GM Adam Pearce Uses Interesting Phrase In Preview Video – Fans Are Now Buzzing

WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce may have dropped an unexpected nugget that has wrestling fans buzzing ahead of this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

Pearce took to social media to promote the upcoming show, which doubles as Raw’s one-year anniversary on Netflix, and did so in a casual video filmed while walking his dog. While running down the card, Pearce used a phrase that instantly caught the attention of longtime fans: “break down the walls.”

The line, of course, is famously associated with Chris Jericho, and its use immediately sparked speculation online about whether the former multi-time world champion could be on WWE’s radar. Jericho has been absent from AEW television for months, with reports suggesting he’s nearing the end of his current deal, leaving plenty of room for rumors to swirl.

In the video, Pearce highlighted several major talking points for the night, including Liv Morgan’s first singles match in six months as she takes on Lyra Valkyria. He also emphasized that Raw will feature three championship bouts, with particular focus on the Women’s Tag Team Championship clash. Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley are set to challenge the Kabuki Warriors in what Pearce described as a high-stakes showdown for the gold.

Whether Pearce’s wording was a playful coincidence or a subtle tease remains to be seen. WWE has a long history of leaning into fan speculation, and even a small reference is enough to set the internet alight — especially when it involves a name as big as Jericho’s.

What is confirmed is that the first Raw of 2026 will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and WWE is clearly positioning the show as a major milestone episode. Between the stacked card, championship implications, and intriguing choice of words from Raw’s on-screen authority figure, Monday night is shaping up to be one worth watching.

WWE Raw Preview 1/5/2026

WWE Raw airs live tonight on Netflix from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York with a start time of 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
  • Raw is Stranger Things – (Stranger Things and WWE crossover)
  • Speculation on if Chris Jericho will return to WWE tonight

Penta Returns From Injury On WWE Raw, Saves Rey Mysterio From The Vision

Penta is officially back, and he didn’t waste any time making an impact on Monday Night Raw.

The masked star made his return from injury during this week’s episode, rushing to the aid of Rey Mysterio after things broke down following Rey’s match with Austin Theory. Mysterio had the bout well in hand before Logan Paul inserted himself, tripping Rey as he went for the 619 and causing an immediate disqualification.

The numbers game quickly caught up to the WWE Hall of Famer, as Paul and Theory laid into Mysterio after the bell. That’s when Penta’s music hit, bringing the crowd to its feet as he sprinted to the ring and cleaned house, taking out both members of The Vision and evening the odds in a big way.

Penta had been absent from WWE programming since late November after suffering a shoulder injury on the November 24 episode of Raw. His quarterfinal match against Solo Sikoa in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament was abruptly stopped when Penta was hurt attempting a diving hurricanrana from the barricade. The referee called for the stoppage, awarding the match to Sikoa as medical officials checked on Penta.

The injury also forced Penta to miss a highly anticipated appearance at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes on December 20, where he was scheduled to reunite with his brother Rey Fenix as the Lucha Bros. Instead, Rey Mysterio stepped in as a replacement for that match.

Now cleared to compete again, Penta’s return instantly injects fresh energy into Raw and sets the stage for what looks like a growing issue with Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and The Vision. More importantly, it puts a dangerous ally back in Rey Mysterio’s corner — something their enemies may quickly regret.

WWE Confirms Dominik Mysterio’s Shoulder Injury, Announces He’s Out ‘Indefinitely’

WWE has officially confirmed that Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio is sidelined with an injury, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be back anytime soon.

During Monday night’s episode of Raw, commentator Joe Tessitore announced that Mysterio is out “indefinitely” due to a shoulder injury. The situation was first hinted at earlier in the show when Liv Morgan mentioned backstage that Dominik would be gone “for a little while,” but the commentary team later made it clear that the absence is more serious than initially implied.

The injury reportedly occurred at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes event, where Dominik teamed with El Grande Americano against Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix in the main event. According to reports, the shoulder issue happened during a DDT spot. Following that match, Dominik was noticeably absent from WWE’s holiday live event tour, further fueling speculation about his condition.

Earlier in the day, Bodyslam+ described the situation as an “injury scare,” noting that Dominik was in good spirits despite the setback. Still, WWE’s use of the word “indefinitely” suggests the company is preparing for a potentially extended absence.

At this point, WWE has not announced what this means for the Intercontinental Championship. Whether the title will be vacated, defended in Dominik’s absence, or put on hold remains to be seen. The situation is even more interesting considering Dominik is also the reigning AAA Mega Champion after defeating El Hijo del Vikingo at Worlds Collide back in September.

To make matters worse for Judgment Day, Dominik isn’t the only member dealing with health issues. JD McDonagh is also out of action as he continues to recover from surgery on his right hand, leaving the faction short-handed heading into the new year.

As always, we’ll keep an eye on updates regarding Dominik Mysterio’s recovery timeline and the future of the Intercontinental Title as more information becomes available.

WWE Raw Preview 12/29/2025

WWE Raw airs live today on Netflix from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida with a start time of 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul & Austin Theory) to open the show
  • WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat Match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella vs. Raquel Rodriguez
  • WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: Dragon Lee & AJ Styles (c) vs. The Usos
  • Austin Theory vs. WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio

WWE Raw Preview 12/22/2025

Tonight’s episode of WWE Raw, which was taped on December 19, emanates from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan – airing on Netflix at 8pm ET/5pm PT

  • Je’Von Evans vs. Rayo Americano
  • Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez
  • Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka
  • What’s next for Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri
  • Gunther to appear

WWE Raw Preview 12/15/2025

WWE Raw live tonight on Netflix from the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA.

  • WWE Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer(c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Ivy Nile
  • The Usos vs. The New Day
  • CM Punk returns
  • Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio
  • Gunther to appear

WWE Pulling Double Duty Next Week With Back-to-Back Raw & SmackDown Holiday Tapings

WWE is getting ahead of the holiday schedule next week, as both RAW and SmackDown will be taped in back-to-back double sessions. Fans in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, will essentially be getting two shows for the price of one.

The December stop of Monday Night RAW in Hershey has been re-listed as a combined taping for both RAW and SmackDown. A few days later, Friday Night SmackDown in Grand Rapids will follow the same format, also pulling double duty.

To make room for the expanded schedule, WWE has bumped both events’ local start times to 6 PM. Interestingly, even though RAW will be taped early, it’s still set to air in its standard TV window at 8 PM EST, so fans at home won’t see the usual “early airing” adjustment that sometimes happens with internationally broadcast shows.

On the storyline front, WWE has confirmed a marquee tag match for next week’s RAW: The Usos vs. The New Day—a rivalry that never misses. With both brands under one roof and a packed taping schedule, it wouldn’t be shocking if more crossover surprises hit the card.

WWE Raw Preview 12/8/2025

WWE Raw tonight live from the T-Mobile Arena in Kansas City, Missouri airing on Netflix.

  • World Tag Team Championship Match: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) The War Raiders
  • Gunther speaks
  • Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez
  • Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor
  • Stephanie Vaquer to appear live