Stephanie Vaquer wants thrash metal legends Megadeth to play her to the ring at a future pay-per-view, and the WWE Women's World Champion says one song in particular would be the dream: “Head Crusher.”
Vaquer, who is set to defend her title at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas in April 2026, said her love of metal runs deeper than a walkout idea. She called Megadeth’s 1990 album “Rust in Peace” her all-time favorite and said she has been a lifelong fan of Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Drowning Pool, Motörhead and Megadeth. The wrestler said she feels a strong connection to the power, intensity and motivation of the genre, adding that she identifies with the metal aesthetic and feels like she belongs in that world.
“That’s what I love most about it, besides the clothing and overall style,” Vaquer said. “I really connect with the metal aesthetic; I’ve always identified with it and felt like I belong in that world. It feels like a part of who I am.”
The timing gives the idea extra weight. Megadeth are currently on their farewell tour, which makes any future ring entrance by the band more unlikely even before the practical hurdles of a major WWE event are considered. Vaquer also pointed to Motörhead as another dream choice, but said she knows that one is impossible after vocalist-bassist Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister died in 2015 and guitarist Phil Campbell passed away this year.
“It would be a dream to have Motörhead accompany me, even though I know it’s impossible and they already did it with Triple H,” she said. “It would also be a dream to come out to Megadeth’s ‘Head Crusher’.”
For now, Vaquer’s heavy metal fandom is part of the persona that travels with her into the ring. If the champion gets her wish, WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas could turn into more than a title defense — it could become a statement of exactly who Stephanie Vaquer is when the lights come up.
