In a powerful tribute to her fellow fighter, Thunder Rosa, Stephanie Vaquer captivated fans at NXT Halloween Havoc at WWE. Teaming up with Japanese wrestler Giulia, Vaquer used an eye-catching face paint of half skullchanneling Rosa’s iconic Day of the Dead look. This visual tribute resonated with fans and highlighted Rosa’s cultural impact on Hispanic wrestlers around the world.
Halloween Havoc showcased Vaquer and Giulia ‘s victory over Cora Jade and the women’s champion of NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPION Roxanne Pereza rising Mexican-American star. In an intense finish, Vaquer covered Perez, sealing the victory with her symbolic face paint. As recent NXT signings have emerged, including Zariaa hint of new rivalries in the Women’s Division emerged, making it a memorable night for both Vaquer and the fans.
Thunder Rosa, last seen at AEW on August 31, is known for fiercely representing her Mexican heritage in the ring. Despite a close loss in a four-way match vs. Hikaru ShidaRosa’ s resilience and pride remain unmatched. Her influence on Vaquer is clear, emphasizing the growing impact of Mexican culture in Lucha Libre.
Day of the Dead Party
Saturday, November 2, 2024, in an energetic “Combate del Día de los Muertos”. “Day of the Dead Combat” at the at AEW CollisionThunder Rosa showed his fierce spirit and cultural pride, securing a dominant victory over Harley Cameron. Rosa, whose Day of the Dead-inspired bouts are as much about heritage as they are about combat, brought a variety of traditional elements to the bout, including piñatas and a crowd electrified by his powerful Cultural Tribute.
This intense bout included an inventive use of weapons, culminating in a memorable moment when Rosa used a table as a ramp to deliver a Brutal Dropkick to Cameron, who was trapped under a trash can in the corner. Fans celebrated Rosa’s victorious return, as her combination of wrestling tradition and remorseless Mexican Pride continues to resonate with Latinos.
Prior to the confrontation, Rosa playfully mocked Cameron in a video, which she video, saying:
“Did you see that? Thunder Rosa keeps evolving, changing.”
With a mischievous laugh. “It’s Dia de Los Muertos and I don’t play with these things!” She concluded her message in Spanish, warning:
“You slut! So keep painting your face because, again, I’m going to break your whole mother!”
Thunder Rosa continues to be a wrestling powerhouse, setting a powerful example for Hispanic wrestlers and making her mark on the AEW landscape as a fierce competitor and cultural icon.
