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Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer - Raw July 21, 2025
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00:00
Huge Houston sports fan, Mattress Mac, front me up about Mattress Mac, you needed a mattress.
00:06
And here we go, EO, Stephanie, one-on-one tonight.
00:09
Remember, they've only met one time in their career, that was back at the end of April,
00:13
and ended up in an old contest with a lot of interference around the ring tonight.
00:16
They hope to settle the score.
00:19
And this could be a preview of what we'll see the final day of August in Paris, at Clash in Paris.
00:24
Maquerre, of course, earning herself a world title opportunity by winning the Women's Battle Royal at Evolution.
00:30
Any time you've got arguably two of the best women's wrestlers on the planet Earth competing in the same ring,
00:36
there is potential for fireworks and magic.
00:39
It is perfectly okay to expect that out of the genius of the sky in La Primera.
00:44
I would like to offer my congratulations tonight to none other than J.C. Jane,
00:50
who not only is the NXT Women's Champion, but also the TNA Knockouts Champion.
00:54
You're looking at my notes, Cole?
00:55
Oh, no, you would have written down, too.
00:55
I just wrote that down, yeah, because Vakere was the last double champion in NXT.
01:00
Indeed, Vakere held the NXT Women's Title and the NXT North American Championship at the same time.
01:05
J.C. Jane pulling off the feet of TNA Slammiversary, an incredible show in Bridgeport last night.
01:10
Oh, and from here on out, we refer to that place as Trick N.A.
01:13
Yeah, and Trick, of course, still the TNA Champion.
01:16
I mean, AJ Styles made an incredible return last night as well to TNA.
01:23
Great electricity for this matchup tonight between Io and Stephanie.
01:28
Two of the best in the world.
01:29
Never crossed paths, however, Corey, until they met here in WWE a couple of months ago.
01:35
Well, if you're a fan of the Graps, as we say, you've been expecting this.
01:39
You've been waiting for this for quite some time.
01:41
And after their first encounter, as you mentioned, ending in a no contest, that's a disappointing finale.
01:46
You want a decisive winner.
01:47
Who is the best of the best?
01:49
Is it Vakere?
01:50
Is it Skye?
01:51
Look at this.
01:52
Io Skye, of course, who became a superstar in her native Japan before coming over to WWE here in the States.
01:59
Stephanie Vakere cut her teeth both in Japan and Mexico.
02:03
Who were arriving on the scene in WWE just over a year ago.
02:08
And I don't think I'm out of line by saying that Stephanie Vakere may be the single hottest superstar in the business right now, male or female.
02:16
Her ascent to the top of this game happened like it seems overnight.
02:20
And Vakere now.
02:22
Unique offense.
02:23
Io Skye as well.
02:25
And Io Skye now sent Vakere.
02:27
And Vakere still hangs on.
02:28
Look at this.
02:32
Great defense by Vakere.
02:35
Preventing Skye from obtaining the favorable position.
02:39
And once again, this straight jacket hold locked in.
02:42
Most likely won't end the match.
02:44
But can take a lot out of Io Skye in the process.
02:46
La Primera.
02:47
Stephanie Vakere.
02:49
She can fly.
02:50
She can grapple.
02:51
Casadora blocked by Skye.
02:53
Roll through now.
02:54
Shoulders down.
02:54
Is it enough?
02:55
Io's got to kick out at two.
02:56
What does this mean for Io Skye taking a match like this before?
03:00
He's so close to SummerSlam in the triple threat for the world title.
03:03
My best guess is that Io wants to keep her game sharp.
03:06
Shoulders down.
03:07
Kick out.
03:09
Io, Rhea, Naomi at SummerSlam a week from Saturday or Sunday.
03:13
Great pinning combination into the bridge.
03:15
Goes Vakere.
03:16
And listen, Io knows what she's facing at SummerSlam.
03:19
She's encountered Rhea many times.
03:21
Never picked up.
03:23
Rhea's never been able to beat Io.
03:24
But Naomi is the X-Factor in that situation.
03:27
Io knows she needs to be essentially perfect come SummerSlam if she wants to leave with the Women's World Championship.
03:33
And Naomi with one of the greatest cash-ins of the Money in the Bank contract we've seen.
03:37
Evolution.
03:38
It's part of that great match between Io and Rhea Ripley.
03:41
And think about what this means for Stephanie Vakere who has a championship opportunity at Clash.
03:46
Oh, look at Io.
03:46
My still one here.
03:47
And Stephanie's got a kick.
03:48
Think of what it would do for the confidence of the Dark Angel knowing that she defeated Io Skye.
03:53
Especially if Io wins at SummerSlam.
03:55
And Vakere now.
03:57
Nice takedown.
03:58
Shoulders down again.
03:59
Getting pinning combination and a kick out by Skye.
04:01
Vakere is so fluid in the ring.
04:04
All of Stephanie's movements extremely crisp.
04:07
Carefully measured.
04:09
Big guy as well.
04:11
That drop kick drives Stephanie out to the floor.
04:13
And here comes Io.
04:19
And Skye suicide dive.
04:21
Stephanie taken out.
04:22
And the genius of the Skye starting to fly.
04:27
Stephanie Vakere fresh off a victory this past Friday night on SmackDown over Alba Fire of the Secret Purvis.
04:34
The protection unit, of course, for Chelsea Green.
04:37
Great situational awareness by Io Skye breaking the official Eddie Arango's count.
04:46
We're going to continue the assault on the outside.
04:50
Io now.
04:52
A springboard moonsault as Stephanie moves out of harm's way.
04:55
And now a kick right to Io.
04:57
Side of the head.
04:58
Into the ring to break the count.
05:00
And now Stephanie Vakere launches herself off the top rope.
05:07
Flying cross body.
05:08
Stephanie takes over.
05:25
And a competitive matchup.
05:27
Could go either way between Skye and Vakere.
05:30
Stephanie Vakere provides a unique challenge for Io Skye.
05:34
In that Vakere is extremely comfortable taking to the Skye.
05:37
Which is usually reserved for Io.
05:39
That's what Io does best.
05:41
Stephanie is extremely well versed in the aerial attacks as well.
05:44
What does Stephanie not do well?
05:46
That's a great question.
05:47
I have yet to find a hole in the game of La Primera.
05:52
And Io beats the count of eight.
05:53
Back into the ring.
05:54
Referee Eddie Arango working this matchup.
05:56
Big kick.
05:59
Takes down Skye.
06:04
Bounced off the top turnbuckle.
06:06
Back for him, Stephanie.
06:07
Come on, let's go.
06:08
One.
06:09
Two.
06:10
Three.
06:11
Four.
06:12
Stephanie using almost the full five count there.
06:15
And that's smart.
06:15
That comes from experience.
06:17
Knowing your own timing.
06:19
Understanding how much damage you can inflict within the allotted five seconds.
06:23
Are you surprised at how quickly Stephanie Vakere took to a success here in WWE?
06:29
As a whole, yes.
06:31
I was witness to that rise in NXT, most of it at least over the last seven minutes.
06:34
Cover on the leg drop.
06:36
And it seemed like in record time, Vakere was at the top of the card in NXT.
06:40
And to the surprise of no one who's seen her prior to her arrival, she's making waves on Raw and SmackDown.
06:46
And an opportunity, perhaps, to become the Women's World Champion at the end of August in Paris.
06:54
Now just wearing Io down.
06:55
Complete control.
06:56
Look at the confidence in Stephanie's eyes.
06:58
You took the words right out of my mouth.
06:59
In the heat of combat, Vakere is cool as ice right now.
07:03
She's not stressing.
07:05
She's not flustered.
07:06
She's just solving Io Sky step by step.
07:09
And, again, I haven't watched her as closely as you have, Corey, but that's the one thing I've noticed about Vakere.
07:14
She never seems out of control.
07:16
Never seems stressed.
07:18
Always lives for the moment.
07:19
Well, you can ask any superstar who's ever competed inside of a ring.
07:22
One of the most difficult aspects of this business is keeping your composure in the heat of battle.
07:28
All of the greats have figured out how to do it.
07:30
Look at this.
07:30
Look at this fantastic submission attempt by Vakere.
07:34
Got Io Sky's leg trapped.
07:36
This looks like there's pressure applied on, likely, the knee of Io Sky as well as the neck and shoulder.
07:42
And you get what was impressive.
07:43
And look at, perhaps going for the SVB to put Io Sky away.
07:47
What was impressive about that move is how just fluidly she moved into it, effortlessly.
07:51
And look at now Io Sky with Stephanie up on her shoulders.
07:55
There's the backdrop, and Io buys herself some time.
08:00
Both women are down.
08:02
Critical part of this matchup.
08:05
Live on Netflix.
08:06
Io Sky looking to rally here.
08:21
Live on Monday Night Raw in Houston, Texas.
08:24
Sold out Toyota Center.
08:25
The penultimate Raw before SummerSlam a week from Saturday.
08:28
Io Sky, Stephanie Vakere.
08:30
Sky into the corner.
08:32
Io Sky so quick.
08:33
Amazing evasion.
08:34
Big right hand on the jaw of Vakere.
08:36
Io Sky making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
08:39
Io now off the top.
08:41
Lands on her feet.
08:42
Io might take their knee.
08:45
Vakere.
08:46
From behind now.
08:48
Looking to put Io away.
08:50
Io is up and...
08:52
Oh!
08:53
Knees right to the face!
08:55
Fantastic!
08:56
Cover for the win!
08:58
And a kick out by Sky!
09:00
It almost seemed as though Vakere was looking for the SVB backbreaker with the double underhook,
09:05
but instead throwing a curveball Io's way.
09:08
Two knees right under the chin.
09:10
And I like how Stephanie adjusted.
09:11
She tried to go to the SVP earlier, and Io was able to counter.
09:16
Change things up there.
09:17
That's what it takes.
09:18
It's one of the many reasons Vakere has captivated the WWE Universe in short order.
09:23
Always adding new wrinkles to her game.
09:25
Io though...
09:26
Oh!
09:26
Oh!
09:26
The wrestles are down to the floor.
09:28
Crossface locked in now by Io.
09:31
Just that quickly, the tides can turn.
09:33
And Stephanie...
09:34
I don't wonder if she's going to tap out here.
09:36
Io Sky's got it locked in pretty good.
09:38
Stephanie trying to make it to the bottom rope.
09:39
Trying to use her long arms to force a break, and we'll do that.
09:42
One, two...
09:46
Vakere able to escape, but a great deal of damage was inflicted
09:50
in the several seconds spent in the crossface.
09:51
Here comes Io.
09:53
Oh, look at this.
09:55
Six-one-nine into a head scissor and dropping Vakere face-first on the apron.
10:00
I think Vakere sensed what Io was looking for
10:02
and was able to put the brakes on to mitigate the impact,
10:04
but you can't stop this!
10:06
Springboard moonsault by the genius of the sky,
10:09
and Io's fired up!
10:12
And Sky now to the apron.
10:19
Io making the long climb to the top turnbuckle, grinning ear-to-ear.
10:24
Missile dropkick drives Vakere to the mat.
10:27
And a kip up by Io.
10:33
I'll be honest, how many mornings have you woken up and done that in your mirror?
10:36
Never.
10:37
I don't believe you.
10:40
And look at this now.
10:41
Nice takedown by Io.
10:42
Double stop!
10:44
Wow!
10:45
Vakere doubled over in pain.
10:47
Looks like the Dark Angel may have finally met her match in the form of the genius of the sky.
10:55
There's still work to do.
10:57
I said it last week, you're looking at one of the best in the world today.
11:00
Io Sky, the former women's world champion, went for the bullet train attack.
11:03
Nobody home.
11:04
Knees first to the turnbuckle.
11:06
German suplex released by Vakere.
11:08
Well, I agree with that sentiment you just mentioned, but I'd say we need to double it up.
11:12
We are looking at two at the very best in the game.
11:16
No doubt about that.
11:17
Vakere now targeting Io, who's able to move out of the corner.
11:20
And a German suplex of her own to Vakere.
11:22
Vakere so evenly matched, these two.
11:32
And I wonder who's going to find that opening.
11:35
And what we're seeing is a healthy, professional respect from both of these women.
11:40
I don't want to use the word tentative, but almost cautious in their approaches toward one another.
11:45
Because they understand.
11:46
Io!
11:46
Oh, God!
11:47
Looking for a sunset flip-bomb here.
11:50
You may only get the opportunity to make a mistake once.
11:53
Oh!
11:53
Stephanie with a knee right to the throat.
11:55
That's got to do it!
11:58
And now on the apron!
12:01
Devil's kiss!
12:05
I think Barrett's not here.
12:10
Well, in the middle of the ring!
12:12
Let's put the respect deserved on Booker T's name.
12:17
That's right.
12:18
We invented it.
12:19
Sure did.
12:20
Creepy as it is.
12:22
Cover here!
12:22
Cover by Steph!
12:23
And a kick out by Io Skye at two!
12:28
Let's take a look back moments ago at this knee that could prove to be the game-changer.
12:33
Right across the throat of Io Skye.
12:38
And here comes Bacare.
12:42
Drag and screw out of the corner.
12:45
This could be the beginning of the end for Io.
12:47
Here comes Bacare.
12:49
Double knees the meteor into the corner now.
12:51
And now it's Io Skye that's in trouble.
12:56
Bacare.
12:57
Could be looking for the SBB once again.
13:01
Io able to escape.
13:02
Io Skye now.
13:04
Oh!
13:05
Knee right to the...
13:06
That was almost the version of the SBB.
13:08
Close!
13:09
And a kick out.
13:11
Slightly different application of the underhook, but almost the exact same result.
13:16
And a SBB, the Stephanie Bacare bomb.
13:20
A modified one there.
13:21
Delivered by Io Skye.
13:23
But Io again grasping at her right knee.
13:25
Moments ago when she came off of the top rope.
13:28
She landed and immediately winced.
13:31
I wonder if that's going to play a factor here.
13:32
Well, Io can ill afford a injury, of course, heading into SummerSlam in the triple threat match for the Women's World Title.
13:38
And Io trying to fire up now.
13:49
Several heavy rights by Skye and a kick right on the ear of Bacare.
13:54
The Dark Angel is down.
13:58
And now Io with the bullet train attack.
14:06
And Io says that's it.
14:08
Top rope looking for over-the-moonsault.
14:11
Stephanie there.
14:13
You feel the urgency of Bacare understanding time was of the essence to stop the over-the-moonsault.
14:18
What the hell is Bacare thinking here?
14:22
Io just trying to survive.
14:24
Top rope now.
14:25
She may not.
14:26
Oh, no!
14:28
Unbelievable!
14:30
Dropping Io on her face.
14:31
Both women are down.
14:33
In what has been an incredible matchup here tonight.
14:36
Live on Monday Night Raw.
14:39
Io's down.
14:40
Stephanie Bacare's down.
14:42
Holy shit!
14:43
Holy shit!
14:44
Holy shit!
14:45
Holy shit!
14:47
And what's going on in the entrance?
14:51
Piper Niven.
14:52
Why?
14:52
Alba Fire.
14:53
Chelsea Green's secret Hermes.
14:57
We've had an issue with Stephanie Bacare for a number of weeks now.
15:01
And Bacare is going to make a pay.
15:03
Piper Niven and Alba Fire dropped off the apron.
15:06
Oh, wait a minute.
15:09
From behind, that's Chelsea Green.
15:12
Chelsea Green beat the hell out of Bacare.
15:15
Remember what Stephanie did to all three of these women at the Battle Royal back in the ocean.
15:20
And Chelsea Green and Piper Niven and Alba Fire have not forgotten.
15:25
Far be it from me to ever express disappointment in anything Chelsea Green does, but damn it, this is uncalled for.
15:32
And Io now from the top rope drives Chelsea Green toward the corner.
15:38
And Io trying to fight back.
15:40
Stephanie in trouble as well.
15:42
Chote takes down Alba Fire.
15:44
And now Io bringing the thunder toward Piper Niven.
15:47
And a double-team driving Niven out of the ring.
15:56
Io and Bacare helping one another here tonight.
16:01
Allies of necessity to thwart the threat of the secret harvest in Chelsea Green.
16:08
Oh, no, the women's world champ, Naomi now, from behind.
16:19
Wiping out Io, wiping out Stephanie Bacare.
16:22
And now Naomi, who faces Io in a triple-threaded SummerSlam.
16:26
Naomi is a menace.
16:28
Going to send a message tonight.
16:30
Mami's here!
16:43
The eradicated!
16:46
Rhea Ripley, who gets Sky and Naomi at SummerSlam,
16:52
is going to send a message of her own.
16:56
Good night, Naomi!
16:57
Good night, Naomi!
17:00
Chelsea.
17:06
Oh, no.
17:08
Chelsea Green.
17:16
Riptime to Green.
17:18
Green.
17:30
Another disappointing result in the Stephanie Bacare Io Sky singles contest.
17:41
But there's a lot more at play here as we barrel towards SummerSlam and Clash in Paris.
17:48
Ladies and gentlemen, a week from Saturday, the start of an epic two-night SummerSlam.
17:54
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Naomi will be forced to defend her women's world championship
18:01
in a triple-threat match against the former champion Io Sky.
18:05
Another former champion, Rhea Ripley, at SummerSlam.
18:08
Love, where are you?
18:08
Let's get started.
18:09
So, thank you for this very much.
18:09
Thank you for your place.
18:09
Thank you for your time.
18:10
One of them, it's剛剛.
18:11
Thank you for your time, I'm going to do that.
18:11
Thank you for your time, I'm going to do it.
18:11
Thank you for your time.
18:12
Thank you, my God.
18:13
Every time is ready.
18:13
There's no reason for your time.
18:14
You do not get your time.
18:14
I will be at the end of the show.
18:16
Stop it.
18:17
Make sure you wait for your time.
18:19
I will be very much ready.
18:19
To your time in your time, I'm going to bleed.
18:20
Be very much ready.
18:20
That's not great.
18:21
I will be my time for you to go.
18:22
If we go for the right to the end of the show.
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