8 New Directions For WWE After Crown Jewel 2025

There was enough to like about their match at Crown Jewel to suggest that Vaquer and Stratton could do epic things together if they're given another whirl. They packed a lot into 10 minutes, and there was visible chemistry between the pair as opponents from the off. That should get cogs spinning in Hunter's mind about the true potential of a feud between babyface Stephanie and heel Tiffy in the future.

Yeah, it's decided. That has to happen!

Everything's looking rather rosy for Vaquer generally. She's been on a rapid rise since jumping to the main roster from NXT, and she's only going to get better the cosier she gets in the role of Women's World Champ on Raw. That's a pressure spot for Steph, but she's handling it well. Promo skills will provide regular hiccups, but it'll be fine so long as she isn't expected to carry any 15 minute in-ring speeches or anything like that.

Besides, Vaquer can let her actual wrestling do the talking. She's really good, and this guy could see her being a WrestleMania main eventer come next year. Wouldn't that be something? Vaquer vs. Stratton II for the Women's World Title a 'Mania 42. A match like that could easily headline either night.

Pre-Naomi pregnancy and sudden title win, yours truly had Stephanie Vaquer down as the most likely women's Rumble winner. She probs won't even be in the match at all now come early 2026, but that's OK - there's plenty to keep her occupied on the flagship until someone like Stratton moves over seeking revenge.

Apologies to WWE's writing team if that isn't the plan. It should be.