At AEWs Forbidden Door event, Stephanie Vaquer gave a standout performance that got WWEs attention and eventually led to her signing with them. With that in mind, Vaquer has now explained why she signed with WWE despite getting a better offer from AEW.
As translated by a Twitter user, Stephanie Vaquer talked about her decision to join WWE in an interview with Rock and Pop FM. She said that while she was already in Toronto to meet with WWE, AEW contacted her, telling her they knew she was there and urging her not to sign anything yet. That same day, she found herself speaking with both companies, comparing offers and weighing her options.
Vaquer asked both sides for a day to think things through. AEW offered to immediately cover her flight and hotel, and WWE wanted her to sit front row at NXT Heatwave. However, she turned down both offers for that day, saying she didnt want to feel indebted to anyone.
When she told WWE what AEW had put on the table financially, WWE responded honestly, they couldnt match the offer and wished her the best if she chose AEW. Vaquer admitted she was crying at that point, even though AEWs offer was higher, because WWE had always been her dream.
Eventually, Shawn Michaels personally called her. She told him that no amount of money would make her happy if she wasnt doing what she truly loved. Shawns words during that conversation deeply moved her, and although she didnt share the details, she said they helped solidify her decision and the very next day, she signed with WWE.
In the end, many fans feel Stephanie Vaquer made the right decision as she is currently the NXT Womens Champion and even won the NXT Womens North American Title before vacating it.
Stephanie Vaquers choice to follow her dream instead of taking more money is inspiring for fans and new wrestlers. Her story shows that doing what you truly love can still lead to success. She already has two NXT titles, proving that passion can take you far.
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