WWE NXT has undergone significant changes with General Manager Ava announcing that Stephanie Vaquer will vacate the NXT Women’s North American Championship. The title will now be up for grabs in a 6-woman ladder match at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025. The show was announced during the April 1 episode of NXT, positioning it for WrestleMania 41 weekend.
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Ava’s Announcement
The announcement came at the beginning of the NXT episode this week in front of a live audience, with Stephanie Vaquer and Ava talking in the ring. Ava stated that while Vaquer was able to successfully defend both her titles last week, it was in the best interest of the division for her to vacate one championship. According to her, it would allow other competitors to have their moment in the spotlight. Vaquer was okay with it, provided she got to choose her next opponent to challenge her for her NXT Women’s Championship at Stand & Deliver.
Ladder Match Details
The new NXT Women’s North American Champion will be crowned in a 6-woman ladder match at Stand & Deliver 2025, during WrestleMania 41 weekend. Zaria qualified to be part of the match by defeating Lash Legend in the first qualifying match. Later in the night, Kelani Jordan qualified for the match by defeating Roxanne Perez. In the coming weeks, more qualifing matches will determine the remaining participants.
Ladder matches are always a high-risk, high-reward type of matches. They always promise chaos and drama while the competitors go to battle to retrieve the title hanging above the ring.
Stephanie Vaquer’s Reign
Stephanie Vaquer’s reign as the NXT Women’s North American Champion was exceptional. Just after defeating Fallon Henley at NXT Vengeance Day, she became the first champion in WWE history that was born in South America. Vaquer enjoyed an impressive championship run while proving she was a strong force within NXT.
Vaquer made history by defeating Giulia in a Champion vs. Champion match. As a result, she became the first-ever women to hold both Women’s North American Championship and Women’s Championship at the same time in NXT.
Potential Impact and Speculation
The vacant Women’s North American Championship offers a new face and energy shift in NXT’s women’s division. Top competitors like Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, and Roxanne Perez were seen fighting for their spot in the ladder match. It may make one of the most unpredictable matches during WrestleMania 41 weekend. Rivalries may also transition into this match, bringing attention and drama.
Closing Thoughts
As Stephanie Vaquer will focus on defending her NXT Women’s Championship, all eyes will now be on Stand & Deliver. As per the recent episode of NXT it looks like Jordynne Grace will challenge the NXT Women’s Champion possibly at Stand & Deliver.
With six of NXT’s best women competing for gold, the 6-woman ladder match is guaranteed to be a chaotic attraction. Who will make their way to the top of the ladder to take advantage of their opportunity? This exciting chapter in WWE’s history is one fans will not want to miss!
Vijay Suyal 
Reddaveni Saisneha