Raquel Rodriguez is finally addressing the championship controversy and shes not walking anything back. After Stephanie Vaquer revealed visible damage to her Womens World Championship following their heated January 12, 2026 WWE RAW segment in Dsseldorf, Germany, fans immediately pointed the finger at Rodriguez. The torn metal buckle at the end of the strap was shown in Vaquers Instagram Story, complete with an angry emoji, making it clear the champion wasnt pleased. Now, Raquel has spoken directly about breaking the belt and her response isnt remorseful. During an appearance on TMZs Inside the Ring, she was asked what happened backstage and whether anyone confronted her about damaging the title. She admitted she didnt even realize the belt had been cracked at first. According to Rodriguez, Vaquer is the one who made the damage public. When asked if she felt bad about breaking the Womens World Championship, Raquel didnt hesitate with a, No. She then made it clear she sees the moment as a badge of honor rather than a mistake. The tone wasnt accidental. Rodriguez made it obvious that this wasnt some unfortunate accident she regrets it was part of the message shes sending. She also explained that her recent aggression reflects a bigger mindset shift in her career. That version of Raquel, she says, is over. The damage to Stephanie Vaquers title isnt just cosmetic. It represents a turning point in this rivalry and in Rodriguezs attitude. Shes not apologizing. Shes not backing down. And if another championship gets caught in the crossfire, she doesnt sound concerned. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.Do you think Raquel Rodriguez went too far by breaking the Womens World Championship, or is this exactly the edge her character needed? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
