Stephanie Vaquer has reclaimed the WWE Women’s World Championship, defeating Liv Morgan in a surprise title change at a live event in Santiago, Chile, on September 12, 2026, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The victory, which took place at the Movistar Arena, marks Vaquer’s second reign with the title and represents a significant shift in the division’s hierarchy. The title change was reported by F4W/WON.
A Rare Untelevised Title Change
The championship bout was sanctioned by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce following a series of controversial encounters, including interference during a recent episode of WWE Raw and a subsequent live event in Argentina, according to Bleacher Report. To ensure a fair contest, Becky Lynch was appointed as the special guest referee. The match concluded with Vaquer executing a corkscrew moonsault after Lynch intervened to stop a pin attempt by Morgan, ultimately awarding the victory to Vaquer.
This event is notable for its rarity; it marks the first time a WWE superstar has captured a singles title during an untelevised event since Andrade El Idolo defeated Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship nearly seven years ago, Sports Illustrated noted. For Liv Morgan, the loss ends a 148-day reign as champion, during which she faced criticism for a perceived lack of title defenses throughout the summer.
Context and Future Implications
Vaquer’s road back to the title has been marked by physical challenges. Following her initial loss to Morgan at WrestleMania 42 in April, it was reported by Bleacher Report, citing F4W Online, that Vaquer had been dealing with a legitimate high ankle sprain, which she later described as a necessary break for her body. Having previously held the title for 210 days after winning it at the 2025 Women’s Crown Jewel, Vaquer now looks to re-establish her dominance in the division.
The victory in Chile follows a broader trend of unexpected title changes within the company, including Sami Zayn’s recent defeat of CM Punk in Mexico City. Fans and analysts are now monitoring WWE Raw for a potential televised rematch or further developments regarding Morgan’s response to the interference by Lynch, which served as the turning point in the Santiago match.