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WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer: The 10 songs that changed my life
From AC/DC to Megadeth, WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer looks back on a life of heavy metal and hard rock action…
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- Luke Morton
Stephanie Vaquer is a metalhead. Take one look at La Primera on Monday Night Raw with her jet-black hair, goat-horn headdress and blood-red entrance, and it’s clear that she worships at the altar of all things heavy. But what music really gets the Chilean superstar’s adrenaline pumping and ready to hit the ring? Ahead of her World Championship defence against Liv Morgan at WrestleMania this weekend, we decided to find out…
The first song that I remember hearing...AC/DC – Back In Black
“I don’t remember exactly when, I was around 11 or 12 years old, the first song I remember hearing was Back In Black. The first metal songs I listened to were by System Of A Down, which was my group of friends’ favourite band. It brings back beautiful memories of my transition from childhood to adolescence.”
The song that reminds me of my childhood...Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
“It’s one of my father’s favourite songs. We used to travel a lot and have adventures, and this song reminds me of long car trips with my family.”
The song I sing in the shower...Quiet Riot – Cum On Feel The Noize
“Something that makes you move your body. Maybe Cum On Feel The Noize, because the chorus is really catchy!”
The song that picks me up when I’m down...Iron Maiden – Wasted Years
“Iron Maiden’s message is so powerful and [it makes me think], ‘Maybe I’m living my own golden years!’”
The best song to work out to...Pantera – Fucking Hostile
The song that pumps me up before hitting the ring...Chris Egert – Bury Me
“When I hear my own entrance theme, I just get goosebumps and then I know I’m ready to fight!”
My favourite wrestling entrance theme of all time...Motörhead – The Game
“Motörhead is one of my favourite bands and Triple H is one of my favourite wrestlers. Hearing Mr. Lemmy in WWE always gets me excited!”
The song that makes me cry...Evanescence – My Immortal
“There isn’t really a song that makes me cry, but I think one that can make me feel emotional is My Immortal. Or Fade To Black by Metallica.”
If I had to sum up this my WrestleMania this year in one song...Imagine Dragons – Believer
“This song feels like it truly represents me; it captures so many emotions in a way that hits deeply. The way Imagine Dragons are able to put all of that into one song is incredible.”
The song I want played at my funeral...Megadeth – A Tout Le Monde
“It is just a wonderful song for a funeral, as well as a message of affection and love to my loved ones.”
WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19 in Las Vegas. Netflix UK and Ireland subscribers can watch Raw, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live events as part of their subscription, including WrestleMania.
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