In a major development at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 in Perth, Australia, Stephanie Vaquer defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship — handing Tiffany her first singles loss of 2025 in the process.
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Build & Stakes
The match was set under a “Champion vs. Champion” format: Vaquer held the Women’s World title (on Raw) and Stratton was the WWE Women’s Champion (on SmackDown).
Tiffany had entered the match with an unblemished singles record since cashing in her Money in the Bank contract earlier in 2025.
Vaquer had only recently captured the Women’s World title (defeating Iyo Sky at WrestlePalooza) and was riding momentum.
The Match & Finish
The bout was competitive and back-and-forth for about 10 minutes. Tiffany looked to land her signature Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Vaquer escaped and hit a Devil’s Kiss followed by a corkscrew splash to secure the pinfall victory.
Vaquer was visibly emotional in the ring, and Triple H later presented her with the Crown Jewel ring and championship.
Significance & Fallout
This is Tiffany’s first loss in 2025 in a singles match since her title win.
For Vaquer, this is a major elevation: not only does she now hold a rare namesake “Crown Jewel” title, but she adds to a rapidly growing résumé.
The result injects new life into the women’s division, as Vaquer now carries both the Women’s World title (or close positioning) and the prestige of having defeated an undefeated Tiffany at a marquee event.
Expect a strong program between these two going forward — possibly a lengthy rematch build or a deeper rivalry — given how big this upset is.
Bloodline Fallout: Lance Anoa’i Leaves WWE
Amid the drama in the ring, WWE quietly confirmed a real-life exit tied to its longstanding Bloodline storyline. Lance Anoa’i — a member of the famed Anoa’i wrestling family and a potential addition to the Bloodline — has officially departed WWE.
What Happened
Lance announced via social media that he would be leaving WWE, citing a string of bad luck and injuries as major obstacles.
He also referenced "30 days" in his message, which is understood to be the standard WWE non‑compete period for released developmental/NXT talents before they can accept bookings elsewhere.
Despite being signed in 2024, Lance never made an official televised in-ring appearance for WWE, largely due to multiple injuries during his tenure.
Lance is part of the extended Anoa’i lineage (his father is Samu, connecting him to the same family that includes Roman Reigns, The Usos, Nia Jax).
Why It Matters
The Bloodline has long been a central storyline in WWE, and family lineage is often a foundation of its narratives. A departure from someone with family ties — especially who had been seeded as a possible future addition — signals a somewhat unexpected shift.
The announcement that Lance “won’t be part of that story” suggests WWE is effectively severing his planned connection to the Bloodline saga.
His release also comes amid a broader wave of cuts and roster retooling — several NXT/ID/Evolve talents, including Drako Knox, Stevie Turner, and Wes Lee, were also released around the same time.
What’s Next
Once Lance’s non-compete clause expires in 30 days, he is free to accept bookings on the independent circuit.
Whether he will ever return to WWE in the future (injury-free) remains to be seen, but for now, his connection to the Bloodline future seems closed.
Conclusion
WWE’s Crown Jewel 2025 delivered a headline-shifting moment: Stephanie Vaquer ended Tiffany Stratton’s perfect run in 2025 and claimed the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship in emphatic fashion. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, a real-life change to the Bloodline hierarchy occurred as Lance Anoa’i exited WWE, closing the door on his anticipated integration into that marquee faction.
Between these two stories, WWE is shaking up both its on-screen narrative and backstage landscape in ways that could ripple across future programming. If you like, I can write a follow-up exploring how Vaquer vs. Stratton might evolve or what the Bloodline’s direction is now that Lance is gone. Do you want me to do that?
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