Stephanie Vaquer may be in Riyadh for WWE’s biggest event in the Middle East—but she’s not competing in the Royal Rumble. And she’s letting fans know she’s watching closely.
The Women’s World Champion, who is scheduled to defend her title against Raquel Rodriguez on next week’s Monday Night Raw, was left off the 2026 Royal Rumble card despite traveling to Saudi Arabia for the event. In response, Vaquer took to Twitter on January 31 and uploaded several photos from inside the venue, addressing her absence with poise—and a bit of fire.
“Royal Rumble is one of those experiences that changes you forever. Being there was a dream come true, and after that, I convinced myself that I would win the next Royal Rumble.”
She continued by reflecting on how her reality has outpaced even her own ambitions. And just to be clear—she’s not checked out. She’s laser-focused on who could be coming after her next.
“But when you truly fight for something and sacrifice everything for it, reality can surpass even your greatest dreams. At Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia, I carry with me the gold that everyone desires… Good luck to all the participants. I will be watching, because the real challenge begins when they want to face the Women’s World Champion.”
While Vaquer didn’t get to step between the ropes this Saturday, her presence in Saudi Arabia—and her warning to the eventual Rumble winner—shows she’s more than ready for WrestleMania season.
Should Stephanie Vaquer have been featured at the Royal Rumble? And who do you think will step up to challenge her at WrestleMania 42? Let us know in the comments below.
