El Cuatrero may have been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison, but he will remain out of custody for the foreseeable future.
According to RÉCORD Mexico, Cuatrero will stay free on bail while his legal team appeals the ruling that found him guilty of attempted femicide and domestic violence against his former partner, Stephanie Vaquer.
The sentence handed down totals 12 years and 8 months in prison. However, under the Mexican legal system, Cuatrero has the right to appeal the decision and seek either a reduced sentence or a complete reversal of the verdict. RÉCORD reported that the defense is expected to challenge the ruling by arguing there were inconsistencies in the evaluation of evidence and witness testimony.
That appeal process could take several months, a year, or even longer. During that time, Cuatrero will remain under the precautionary measures that have been in place since March 2025, when he was allowed to continue the legal process outside of prison.
Those conditions include regularly checking in with authorities, staying away from Vaquer, and remaining subject to the ongoing judicial process. Because he is not currently in custody, Cuatrero is still permitted to continue wrestling professionally unless a judge changes the terms of his release.
RÉCORD also outlined three possible outcomes once the appeal is heard: the sentence could be upheld, a new sentence could be issued, or Cuatrero could be acquitted.
The report noted that Vaquer’s legal team and those close to her are unhappy both with the length of the sentence and with the fact that Cuatrero remains free while the appeal moves forward. At the same time, sources indicated Vaquer is satisfied that a judge formally found him guilty.
Another important detail is that the restraining order remains in effect. RÉCORD stated that individuals associated with Cuatrero, including Sansón, Forastero, and La Hiedra, are also barred from approaching Vaquer. That restriction effectively rules out the possibility of those individuals appearing alongside Vaquer at Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide or WWE events in the near future.
The case stems from a March 2023 incident in Mexico City in which prosecutors accused Cuatrero of attempting to strangle Vaquer in her apartment. Photos showing visible marks on Vaquer’s neck were reportedly key evidence in the case.
For now, Cuatrero has been convicted and sentenced, but he remains free on bail while the appeals process plays out. That legal battle could continue for more than a year before a final outcome is reached.
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