Stephanie Vaquer shares statement following WWE Supershow return to Japan
Stephanie Vaquer has posted a statement following her return to Japan.
Vaquer took part in WWE’s back-to-back shows in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan on Thursday and Friday, defending her Women’s World title each night. She released a statement on Sunday, thanking Japan for “being part of my story, my strength, and my heart.”
Vaquer wrote:
“Kintsugi is the Japanese belief that teaches that when you break, you can become whole again by embracing your scars—showing that what is repaired is more valuable, because it is unique and stronger. Returning to Japan shakes my soul, because here I was once a rookie who broke while trying to survive through the language, the culture, and the relentless trainings… But here I also learned to rebuild myself, to transform my fractures into strength. I have returned once more, but this time as the WWE Women’s World Champion, with my scars shining like gold… and with the Gold around my waist. Thank you, Japan, for being part of my story, my strength, and my heart.”
Vaquer first toured Japan with Stardom in the summer of 2018. She returned to perform for Ice Ribbon, WAVE, and other promotions in 2022. Before WWE’s shows in Tokyo this weekend, Vaquer’s last match in Japan was for Stardom on March 10, 2024, when she defeated Giulia for the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship at Korakuen Hall. Vaquer then dropped the title to Mercedes Mone that June at Forbidden Door.
Vaquer’s post is below:
