Giulia Shocks WWE NXT With Stunning Betrayal of Stephanie Vaquer Upon Return

Giulia's Return Flip-Flops the NXT Women's Championship Scene

Let’s be real—nobody saw this coming. The April 8, 2025 episode of WWE NXT delivered the kind of twist that gets fans arguing online for days. Giulia, who had been out of the picture amid ankle injury rumors, stormed back not just for a feel-good cameo, but to grab the spotlight with both hands—and then drop it squarely on Stephanie Vaquer's head.

The set-up looked classic: a three-way scrap involving Vaquer, Jaida Parker, and Jordynne Grace. Vaquer, the reigning champ, was already fending off pressure from two hungry challengers. Enter Giulia—at first, it looked like she was in to help her old friend Stephanie, throwing off any lurking attackers. Their shared history, especially after their storied clash at NXT Roadblock where Vaquer took Giulia’s title, had everyone guessing at a make-up moment or tactical alliance.

What happened next demolished those assumptions. Out of nowhere, Giulia swung from savior to saboteur. She cracked Vaquer with a stiff headbutt, then left her sprawled on the mat after a Northern Lights Bomb. But it wasn’t just a hitjob—Giulia hoisted the NXT Women's Championship belt overhead, making it crystal clear she’s coming right for her old prize. The crowd lost it, and the social feeds lit up almost instantly with gifs and hot takes.

The Fallout: Title Picture in Flux and Rivalries Reset

This was supposed to be Vaquer’s big moment. Ever since giving up the NXT Women's North American title to go all-in on the main belt, Vaquer’s path looked like a hero’s journey—one all about facing tough competition, with her first title defense looming just around the corner. Giulia’s return and betrayal just burned down those plans, creating instant uncertainty about how and when Vaquer will defend her crown. Forget a tune-up match—now there’s a shark in the water, and her name is Giulia.

Meanwhile, let’s not forget the chaos swirling around Parker and Grace. Both have been circling the title, desperate for a shot, and now their rivalry is pushed further back as the spotlight pivots to the fallout from Giulia’s attack. The entire division has to recalibrate, with everyone wondering: will WWE fast-track a Vaquer vs. Giulia rematch for Stand & Deliver on April 12? The crowd is already hungry for it, but officials are keeping their lips sealed—at least for now.

If that’s not enough drama for one show, the women’s division has another storm brewing. The NXT Women's North American Championship, recently vacated by Vaquer, will be decided in a Six-Woman Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver. Zaria and Kelani Jordan have punched their tickets for that wild ride, but with all the attention on the main title, this ladder match could easily steal the show—or get overshadowed again if Giulia and Vaquer go all out.

Don’t expect things to calm down any time soon. If Giulia’s return proves anything, it’s that in modern-day WWE NXT, anything can—and will—happen, usually right when everyone’s least expecting it.