Stephanie Vaquer WWE Return 2026 — Will She Be Back at Clash in Italy?
What Happened to Stephanie Vaquer?
On the April 27 episode of Raw, Stephanie Vaquer was ambushed backstage by The Judgment Day — Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez. Shortly after the angle aired, WWE commentator Michael Cole confirmed that Vaquer had suffered a second-degree AC joint sprain in her shoulder. The injury was real.
Because of this, WWE was forced to scrap a planned Women’s World Championship rematch between Vaquer and Liv Morgan at Backlash 2026 on May 9. Vaquer had lost the title to Morgan just weeks earlier at WrestleMania 42, ending her impressive 210-day reign.
How Long Has She Been Out?
When Will Stephanie Vaquer Return?
According to multiple sources including PWInsider and Wrestling Observer, the current internal expectation within WWE is that Stephanie Vaquer will return around the Clash in Italy weekend — either at the event itself on May 31 in Turin, Italy, or during the TV build leading into it.
Notably, Vaquer is already featured prominently in the official Clash in Italy promotional material, which strongly suggests WWE has big plans for her at the event. On May 14, Vaquer herself posted on social media with the message “I miss you guys too” — a clear hint that she’s eager to get back.
Key Return Details
- Expected return: Clash in Italy (May 31) or during the Raw/SmackDown build
- Injury: Second-degree AC joint sprain (shoulder)
- Status: Cleared or near-cleared, per reports
- Storyline: Likely targeting Judgment Day — Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez
- Featured in: Clash in Italy promotional material
What’s Next for Vaquer in WWE?
Before her injury, Vaquer had been on a collision course with Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship. Morgan pinned her at WrestleMania 42 to end her 210-day reign, and the planned Backlash rematch was scrapped due to the shoulder issue. It’s widely expected that WWE will continue this feud once Vaquer is cleared.
With SummerSlam 2026 being the next big event on the horizon after Clash in Italy, a full comeback and championship program is very likely. Vaquer winning back the Women’s World Championship by SummerSlam would be a natural and compelling story arc.
This is also worth noting: this is the first time Vaquer has missed any time in WWE due to injury since she signed with the company in 2024. Her track record of durability makes her return timeline even more optimistic.
All signs point to Stephanie Vaquer returning at or around WWE Clash in Italy on May 31. She’s in the promotional material, creative is actively planning her comeback, and the Judgment Day feud is ready to resume. Don’t miss Raw and SmackDown this week for any surprise appearances.
