In anticipation of their upcoming tag team match at WWE Elimination Chamber, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Hall of Famer Trish Stratus have incorporated partner yoga into their training.
The alliance between Stratton and Stratus has generated significant buzz among fans, with hopes that the duo will continue their collaboration into WrestleMania 41.
This tag match at Elimination Chamber marks a significant return for Stratus, who last competed at the Royal Rumble on February 1, where she eliminated LeRae before being ousted by Jax.
Don’t miss WWE Elimination Chamber, streaming live from Toronto’s Rogers Centre on March 1 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally.
I had no idea how big or fun the world of WWE cards was until it hit home while attending Topps Rip Night at Layton Sports Cards in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The Fanatics Collectibles’ Topps Rip Night welcomed sports trading card and memorabilia hobbyists, where more than 70,000 fans and collectors visit more than 600 hobby shops across 16 countries around the world. WWE superstars joined other pro athletes as they met and interacted with fans, took part in Q&As and ripped open some packs to give away. It gave me the vibe of a Free Comic Book Day, but upped a notch. Not to mention free food and drink!
Another thing I love about Rip Night festivities is it gives an opportunity for owners like Layton Sports Cards’ Rich and Sara Layton to give their store business a shot in the arm. The couple just opened this particular space as it stands in December, so a nice way to create awareness.
First, it was “Tiffy Time” as WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton hopped off a plane from SmackDown the night before in New Orleans to Central Florida to meet some of her biggest admirers. Much like a WWE show, there were fans in Stratton shirts and holding signs. One South Carolina couple even came after finding out about the event while in town for a cruise. Stratton got to work opening up packs and revealing the contents.
The champ was learning about things like gold refractor and parallel meant, She got a kick out of pulling her own card and “Trishy Time” Trish Stratus. A fun moment came when Rich asked who may have a “Tiffy Time” card within their packs. Without much luck, he then asked for her favorite and Elimination Chamber tag partner Stratus card. A fan yelled out, “Hey Tiffany, what do you think about Charlotte Flair?” She said, “If you have that, you can throw it on the ground and stomp on it.” He did it! Stratton then responded with, “He’s the winner right there.” The attendee got rewarded with some additional packs.
Next up was Sami Zayn, who reminisce about collecting hockey cards. Zayne brings such a welcoming presence I can liken to that of Mick Foley. Just a regular guy in an extraordinary profession. Fans also came with Sami signs with one wearing a classic El Generico shirt. I wonder what happened to that guy? Perhaps, still retired running an orphanage in a Mexican village.
After opening all the cards, Zayn offered to personally hand out the cards to those in the crowd. He also took time to take photos and autographs with literally anyone who asked. The staff was amazed how he dedicated so much extra time to doing something he wasn’t obligated to do.Just another reason why Zayn has such a deep-rooted connection to his fanbase.
Along Stratton and Zayn, later in the evening, Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black came for a visit. Elsewhere in Central Florida, Stratton’s and Zayn’s future opponents Charlotte Flair and Kevin Owens were across town for a similar event at Game Time Cardz in Winter Park.
Logan Paul has shut down speculation that he was flirting with WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, clarifying the situation on his Impaulsive podcast.
Speaking with guest Michael Cole, Paul explained that the rumors originated from a lighthearted comment by WWE producer Michael Hayes, which was then misinterpreted by her boyfriend, WWE star Ludwig Kaiser.
Paul, who is married to model Nina Agdal, emphasized that his conversation with Stratton was strictly professional, as he had been offering her advice on improving her in-ring moves, including the moonsault and frog splash. However, Hayes jokingly suggested Paul was flirting, leading Kaiser to believe Paul was making advances toward Stratton.
The misunderstanding escalated backstage, where Kaiser allegedly confronted Paul with a chair.
“This is the dumbest narrative. I don’t even want to feed into it,” Paul stated.
“I’m not here to cause drama. I don’t want any problems. I’m here to win.”
As one of WWE’s most skilled self-promoters, Paul has built a reputation for finding ways to stay in the spotlight. Some may view this latest situation as another example of his ability to insert himself into conversations surrounding WWE’s rising stars, including Stratton, whose popularity has surged in recent months.
Paul is set to compete in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match alongside John Cena, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, and Seth Rollins. The winner will earn a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
“I wouldn’t want to just to do that… But definitely when it comes to work I think we could do some great stuff. We could bring the Mixed Match Challenge back.”
Stratton and Kaiser met as part of WWE with their first official meeting being inside the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Though the pair couldn’t help but notice one another, it took time before they began conversing.
“We can be pretty stubborn I think. And I think nobody wanted to make the first step.”
It was sheer coincidence that the pair eventually took the brave step towards one another. Kaiser explained that he was out with some friends and spotted Stratton who was celebrating her birthday weekend with some pals. The pair eventually began talking and “I don’t know how it went, but somehow we got to that, hey, why don’t we go on a date?”
Though the pair are on different brands, Kaiser could not be happier to see Stratton thrive on WWE SmackDownas the reigning WWE Women’s Champion. Reflecting on Tiffy Time coming during the first SmackDown of 2025, Kaiser was glad he could be with Stratton every step of the way.
“I’ve been there for the lows, I’ve been there for the highs. I’ve seen it all very up close, and she created something there. She’s doing amazing.”
Kaiser has seen his own star grow on Monday Night Raw, where he has been in pursuit of the Intercontinental Championship and has been feuding with Penta. Whether it remains to be seen if Stratton wins gold of his own, the German is pleased that his WWE career is happening during ‘Tiffy Time.’
Tiffany Stratton isn’t here for Logan Paul’s comments. During her recent appearance on Grind City Wrestling, the WWE Women’s Champion fired back at the social media megastar after he claimed she was “trouble” and hinted that she was flirting with Ludwig Kaiser.
Stratton shut down the rumors, making it clear she has no interest in Paul’s comparisons or opinions.
“I think I heard him say that I was flirting with him. No, no, no, no, no—I was not flirting with him,” Stratton said.
“The man came up to me and told me he could teach me a little something because he sees himself in me, which is complete BS.”
Stratton went even further, confidently declaring that she is the superior talent.
“I feel like I’m much better than Logan Paul. He may have all his fancy camera crews and his fancy moves, but I definitely think that I am better. And I’m nothing like you, Logan Paul.”
Paul, the current WWE United States Champion, has made waves in WWE with his athleticism and showmanship, but Stratton’s comments could spark an unexpected rivalry between the two.
As both stars continue to rise in WWE, it remains to be seen if Paul will respond to the challenge. One thing is for sure—Tiffany Stratton isn’t backing down from anyone.
WWE officially announced on this week’s episode of SmackDown that Charlotte Flair will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41.
The match was set up after Stratton retained her title by disqualification against Nia Jax on SmackDown when Candice LeRae interfered. A brawl broke out involving Stratton, Jax, LeRae, and Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, who was ringside. Jax and LeRae ultimately left both Stratton and Stratus laid out.
As the Women’s Champion was down in the ring, Flair entered and declared that she had chosen Stratton as her opponent for WrestleMania 41.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Flair’s Royal Rumble victory and her selection of Stratton as her opponent had been planned for some time. In fact, the plan for Charlotte vs. Tiffany Stratton has reportedly been in place since December.
Flair earned her title shot by winning the 2025 Royal Rumble. This is a major match for both competitors—Charlotte is a 14-time Women’s Champion and a seasoned WrestleMania veteran, while Tiffany Stratton is a rising star who won the title earlier this year.
WrestleMania 41 will be a two-night event, taking place on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tiffany Stratton is fully embracing the WWE Universe’s excitement over her dynamic with Rhea Ripley, as fans have dubbed them “Strapley.” The reigning WWE Women’s Champion recently spoke about the pairing and even floated the idea of a style swap with Ripley, imagining the dark and dominant Women’s World Champion in her signature pink.
Stratton on the ‘Strapley’ Phenomenon
Stratton discussed the growing buzz around “Strapley” during interviews with DS for Ring The Belle and Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez. She acknowledged that fans created the name, and she immediately found it appealing.
“The internet did! Someone said ‘Strapley,’ and I was like, that’s kind of cool!” she shared on RTB.
Stratton’s chemistry with Ripley gained attention when the two shared the ring before the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. Their contrasting personas—Ripley’s dark, intense presence and Stratton’s glamorous, self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe” energy—have intrigued fans.
Freaky Friday: Ripley in Pink and Stratton in Back
Taking things a step further, Stratton suggested a “Freaky Friday” scenario where she and Ripley swap aesthetics. She firmly believes Ripley could pull off her signature pink, while she has already shown she can rock all black.
“I definitely see that in our future,” Stratton said on Unlikely. “I feel like pink would look so good on Rhea. And I feel like I can rock black. Like, I’ve rocked it before. I actually rocked it this past Friday. And I feel like I looked pretty good in black. So, I definitely see that in our future. You have to stay tuned for that as well.”
WWE has a history of incorporating social media-driven pairings into its programming. The contrast between Ripley’s dominant, goth-inspired character and Stratton’s ultra-glam persona makes for a compelling on-screen dynamic.
In a hard-fought WWE Women’s Championship match on SmackDown, champion Tiffany Stratton’s defense against Nia Jax came to an abrupt end when Candice LeRae interfered, causing a disqualification. The match had been an impressive display of power and athleticism from both competitors until LeRae’s sudden intervention.
The drama continued to unfold as WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus rushed to Stratton’s aid, only to fall victim to Jax’s devastating offense. The situation took another dramatic turn when Charlotte Flair made her entrance, methodically walking to the ring with a steel chair in hand. In a moment dripping with intensity,
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton would love to do something with Sabrina Carpenter, whether it be in WWE or on the big screen. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez, Stratton was asked who should play her in a movie and picked the Espresso star.
“It is only fitting to have Sabrina Carpenter play me in a future movie. Just because I get so many comparisons. A lot of my gear is inspired by her so there.”
When Hernandez teased Carpenter appearing at WrestleMania 41 and performing for Stratton, the WWE Women’s Champion made her plea to the music star.
“Sabrina Carpenter, if you are listening, sing my entrance music for me, or at least ‘Espresso,’ please, please, please. Like I don’t even care, whichever one you want, you can do it. If you want, we can totally match our outfits together. So yeah, Sabrina Carpenter, if you’re listening, please.”
Carpenter or no Carpenter, Stratton will have a key role at WrestleMania with all signs pointing to a showdown with Charlotte Flair. Taking on WWE’s most decorated woman of all time will certainly be a huge match for Stratton’s debut WrestleMania, and she’s hopeful that Carpenter will add some pizzazz to her arrival in Vegas.
Mandy Rose is making clear that she never “bashed” Tiffany Stratton after a recent comment from the former NXT Women’s Champion made waves. During an episode of her Power Alphas podcast, Rose made clear that she doesn’t have ‘beef’ with WWE’s reigning Women’s Champion.
“I never bashed Tiffany Stratton. I actually put her over weeks before about how I think she’s an amazing talent. I think she’s definitely going places.”
Rose’s comments come after a previous episode of her podcast in which she suggested that Stratton had ‘stolen’ a line of hers. The line in question, ‘put some respect on my name,’ was used by Rose shortly after her NXT Women’s Title victory and was used by Stratton in her first appearance as Champion.
“People were just going nuts, like, ‘Oh my God, you’re just jealous!’ You’re this, you’re that. She’s done more.’ And I’m like, ‘Guys, calm down.'”
Fans have often compared Stratton and Rose, both of whom joined WWE without a past in pro wrestling. Though some fans may have taken Rose’s initial comments as a dig at Stratton, she’s now made clear that “there’s no hate, trust me!”
Stratton will almost certainly walk into WrestleMania 41 as WWE Women’s Champion, with a title match against Charlotte Flair expected. Whether Stratton wins or loses this April, Rose is pleased to see Tiffy Time reign in WWE, despite speculation of heat between the pair.
Winning a WWE championship is the dream of every wrestler, but for Tiffany Stratton, the moment was a blur.
The current WWE Women’s Champion reflected on her title victory in a recent interview on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, revealing that she wasn’t sure if her Money in the Bank cash-in would work as planned.
“That night was high stress. I didn’t know if it was the perfect moment or not…
I ran out there and I was just on autopilot. I had no idea if the fans were even going to bite on anything,” Stratton admitted.
Stratton’s cash-in, which saw her seize the championship in dramatic fashion, could have easily gone wrong.
While the Money in the Bank contract is a powerful tool, failed attempts have happened before—something she was keenly aware of in the moment.
“There was always that ‘what if?’ Like, I could have failed. It could have been unsuccessful,” she explained.
Luckily for Stratton, everything fell into place. The match-ending moonsault connected perfectly, securing her first WWE title.
“The moment I hit my moonsault and it landed perfectly and it was 1-2-3, I finally felt like I could really relish in the moment. It was so amazing, so surreal.”
Stratton’s championship reign is still in its early stages, but with her confidence growing and WWE’s biggest season ahead, it’s clear she’s just getting started.
In just one year, Tiffany Stratton has gone from a fresh face on WWE’s main roster to the reigning WWE Women’s Champion on SmackDown. In an interview with DS from Ring the Belle, the WWE Women’s Champion weighed in on her feud with Nia Jax, the internet comparing her to pop star Sabrina Carpenter, and the LGBTQ+ community’s fascination with Ludwig Kaiser.
Stratton on Nia Jax: ‘She Should Have Seen It Coming’
Stratton’s title victory came at the expense of Nia Jax, her former ally, who Stratton cashed in Money in the Bank on in January 2025. In the interview, Stratton was surprised that Jax had been surprised that her goal was to become WWE Women’s Champion.
“She basically handpicked me to be her bestie… She should have seen it coming.”
The Sabrina Carpenter Comparison: ‘She Better Sing My Entrance Music’
With her blond bombshell locks, many have compared Stratton to singer Sabrina Carpenter. When a meme placing Stratton alongside Carpenter and J-Lo on a tiered rank of ‘divas’ went viral, Stratton saw the funny side of things.
“That was hilarious. She better sing my entrance music or something!”
Ludwig Kaiser: WWE’s Next Heartthrob?
Stratton is in a relationship with Ludwig Kaiser, who has become something of a hearthrob among fans of all genders. Speaking about her man, the WWE Women’s Champion was hardly surprised by the affection fans have shown the German.
“He’s a beautiful man! Have you seen his abs?”
Kaiser has been gaining momentum on WWE Raw while Stratton is set to firmly establish herself as the top woman of SmackDown. With a massive WrestleMania match reported for Stratton, fans can expect for the WWE Women’s Champion to remain one of WWE’s most talked-about stars.
Tiffany Stratton is in the camp that it’s “Tiffy Time” and no longer “Mandy Rose’s Minute.”
On a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Stratton used the term “put some respect on my name,” something former NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose happened to use while she was on the rise for the black and gold brand. After Rose caught wind of Stratton’s similar slogan, Rose took exception on her podcast, even calling Stratton a “b*tch.” However, Stratton had her retort while speaking with ‘Ring The Belle’ who expected such a conversation to be had.
“Honestly, I think it’s a little sad that she felt the need to go on her podcast and say something like that, but I wish her the best honestly.”
Rose had a historic reign as NXT Women’s Champion, holding the title for over 400 days before dropping it to Roxanne Perez on December 13, 2022. She was then released from WWE the following day due to the company discovering she had a FanTime account and was posting salacious content behind a paywall.
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Since entering the NXT and WWE fold, Stratton has certainly picked up where Rose left off and has become an even bigger name in the WWE ecoscape. On the January 10 episode of WWE SmackDown Stratton cashed in her Money In The Bank briefcase to become the new WWE Women’s Champion.
It’s currently unknown what may be the WrestleMania plans for Stratton, but with Charlotte Flair winning the women’s Royal Rumble match, ‘The Queen’ very well could put ‘Tiffy Time’ on the clock.
“Honestly, I think we could have a banger match. I feel like that’s a given… we would probably have one of the best matches on the entire WrestleMania card.”
Stratton is certainly hopeful that the match will happen, in what would be the Buff Barbie’s debut match at WrestleMania. While the pair have never faced off in the ring before, a match with Flair would be years in the making for Stratton.
“I got into wrestling because of her. I saw her on an episode of SmackDown one day and she inspired me… It would just mean so much to my younger self if she would be my WrestleMania opponent.”
Flair will make her return from injury at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, where she hopes to become the first-ever two-time winner of the Women’s Royal Rumble match. The Queen will face some stiff competition, however, including fellow former Rumble winners Bianca Belair and Bayley.
Stratton is in her first reign as WWE Women’s Champion, after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract during the first SmackDown of 2025. The reigning champion will certainly be watching tonight’s Women’s Rumble match closely, especially once Charlotte Flair finally steps foot back in the squared circle.
At WWE Royal Rumble 2025 media day, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton sat down with Denise Salcedo for Instinct Culture, opening up about fan comparisons to singer Sabrina Carpenter, her love life, and some surprising personal confessions.
Sabrina Carpenter as an Inspiration?
Stratton, known for her confidence and star power, fully embraces the frequent comparisons to pop star Sabrina Carpenter. She dreams of Carpenter singing her entrance theme one day.
“I love it. She’s my inspo!” she said. “Maybe she’ll be front row at a show like Vanessa Hudgens was last time.”
Stratton also participated in a lighthearted game of Never Have I Ever, revealing some fun details about her personal life. Among her admissions:
She’s used a dating app—but it didn’t go well. “Let’s just say… bad,” she laughed.
She has snooped through a phone before. (No details on whose!)
She’s fallen in love—and is still in love. She was one of the few WWE stars to admit it.
On top of that, she confessed to texting the wrong person multiple times, camping in the wilderness, and belting out karaoke in front of a crowd.
Stratton’s honesty and charisma continue to make her one of WWE’s most compelling stars, and with her championship reign in full swing, the best is likely yet to come.
Check out Denise’s Youtube channel and of course tune in to see if Tiffany Stratton can win the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble this Saturday, February 1.
On the January 10, edition of WWE SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton relished in her WWE Women’s Title reign that had kicked off the previous week. Stratton told the fans and the roster to “put some respect” on her name, a line that caught the attention of former Superstar Mandy Rose.
On her Power Alphas podcast, Rose addressed the line after many fans pointed out that she had used similar verbiage during her time as NXT Women’s Champion.
“I got so many tweets about it, and I was like, ‘What is going on?’ Then I saw the clip, and this b***h even used the same kinda tone.”
Rose and Stratton were both once part of NXT, though Mandy was the brand’s top woman at a time when Stratton was still finding her footing. While Rose believes that there is a mutral admiration between the two, she wasn’t a fan of ‘her line’ being used by the new champion.
“I thought we were cool. I put her over here. Listen, we can admire each other, we can respect, we can look up to, but we can’t take our words from each other.”
Stratton hasn’t responded, but this line has led to discussion among fans about whether she was intentionally referencing Rose or if it was just a coincidence. Whatever the case may be, Rose, who may still return to the ring, hopes Stratton puts some respect on her name by finding some other inspiration for promos.
WWE fans may soon witness a marquee singles match between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair. According to Fightful Select, the potential clash has been discussed for WWE WrestleMania 41. Stratton, who has often been compared to Flair, has cited the multi-time champion as her inspiration for becoming a wrestler. Over the years, Stratton has expressed her interest in facing Flair in several interviews.
Stratton’s meteoric rise in WWE has been one of the company’s standout stories. Since joining the main roster in 2024, she has achieved significant success, including winning the Women’s Money in the Bank match. She capped off the year by cashing in on Nia Jax to capture the WWE Women’s Championship at the start of 2025.
Charlotte Flair has been out of action for over a year due to a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus suffered in a December 2023 match against Asuka. Flair has been preparing for her return, with WWE airing vignettes on SmackDown to build anticipation.
WWE WrestleMania 41 will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium. A match between Stratton and Flair would pit one of WWE’s brightest rising stars against a proven legend, making it a must-see event for fans.
Nia Jax says Tiffany Stratton cashing in the Money In The Bank contract on her was a beautiful moment and she was a little proud of the young star.
Tiffany won the Women’s Money In The Bank match at the namesake event in July last year. The former NXT star then formed an alliance with Jax, helping her win the WWE Women’s Championship from Bayley at SummerSlam 2024.
Stratton’s MITB win made this dynamic very interesting with WWE teasing a potential cash-in on multiple occasions. They finally pulled the trigger on it at the January 3 episode of SmackDown earlier this month.
The former Women’s Champion talked about the 25-year-old ‘stabbing her in the back’ during a recent interview with Stay Busy with Armon Sadler. Nia Jax proclaimed that it was something she had never experienced before and told Tiffany to keep an eye out for her:
“There is part of me that is a little proud of her because I taught her well, I can’t lie. The betrayal still eats at me. She definitely shouldn’t be sitting comfortably,”
The wait for Tiffany’s cash-in was unusually long with WWE teasing it on multiple occasions only to back out. Nia Jax discussed how the large number of teases had made fans kind of numb to yet another tease and it was fun to shock the people who always think that they know everything:
“I thought it was beautiful. I’m torn. It was a beautiful moment to watch my Tiffy become champion. Being at the other end of it, did it hurt a little bit? Yes, but watching the reaction of the crowd when she hit me on the back, when I was watching back and reactions, I couldn’t even hear myself in that moment.
It was beautiful. It was beautiful that everybody was like, ‘Oh, it’s not going to happen.’ She played it perfectly. I have to give her, her flowers on that one.”
Nia Jax who is a SmackDown star has been making appearances on Raw in recent times as part of the Transfer Window. While her move has not been confirmed officially, it seems likely that Jax will become part of the Raw roster after the end of her title reign.
New WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton will have her hands full in her first title defense against one of WWE’s most decorated female Superstars of all time. On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, a fatal four-way was made between Bayley, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, and Naomi. Despite the interference of Candice LeRae, it was Bayley who stood tall, earning the win and the title match after hitting a Rose Plant on Naomi.
In a backstage promo after the match, Bayley spoke about Stratton taking a chance on herself last week when she cashed in her Money in the Bank contract. The Role Model promised to take a chance on herself in their title match, which was confirmed for next week. The match will mark Stratton’s first title defense given that WWE are currently not hosting any untelevised live events.
Bayley is no stranger to gold, having held titles on Raw, SmackDown, and WWE NXT, including the WWE Women’s Champion Stratton now possesses. Like Stratton, Bayley is a former Miss Money in the Bank and cashed in succesfully to win the SmackDown Women’s Title in 2019. Now, the veteran aims to put a swift end to Stratton’s reign with the gold, while the new champ aims to prove that ‘Tiffy Time’ is here to stay.
Tiffany Stratton has at long last cashed in her Money in the Bank contract and waited until the first three-hour edition of WWE SmackDown to do so. Stratton toppled Nia Jax to capture the WWE Women’s Championship but is hardly the first Superstar to cash in on the Blue Brand:
2007: Edge (May 8, 2007)
Mr. Kennedy claimed he’d wait a whole year to cash in Money in the Bank, but would in fact lose the briefcase to Edge in May 2007. Not wanting to make the same mistake as Kennedy, Edge cashed in days after winning the briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Title from The Undertaker.
2010: Jack Swagger (April 2, 2010)
After winning the Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania 26, Jack Swagger attempted to cash in on the following Raw. When that didn’t work out, Swagger took advantage of a downed Chris Jericho, who had just taken a spear by Edge, to win the World Heavyweight Championship on SmackDown.
2017: Baron Corbin (August 15, 2017)
The only failed cash-in to take place on SmackDown, Baron Corbin tried to claim the WWE Championship that was held by Jinder Mahal at the time. The interference of John Cena (ironically the first man to fail a Money in the Bank cash-in) ended the match in a DQ and Corbin would never hold World Championship gold in WWE.
2018: Carmella (April 10, 2018)
The first-ever Miss. Money in the Bank, Carmella had to win her briefcase a second time on the June 27 episode of SmackDown, due to James Ellsworth’s interference. After waiting 287 days, the Staten Island Princess cashed in on April 10, 2018, SmackDown to win the SmackDown Women’s Title from Charlotte Flair.
2025: Tiffany Stratton (January 3, 2025)
After months of being dismissed and put down by her ‘friend,’ Tiffany Stratton got her revenge by cashing in Money in the Bank on Nia Jax. This win marks Stratton’s first title on the main roster, and the end of Jax’s reign as Women’s Champion that had begun at SummerSlam 2024.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Tiffany Stratton and her reign as the brand-new WWE Women’s Champion.
Tiffany Stratton has solidified her position as the top star on WWE SmackDown’s women’s roster by capturing the WWE Women’s Championship. The title change occurred during this week’s SmackDown after Nia Jax successfully retained the championship against Naomi.
Following the match, chaos erupted when Jax was confronted by Bianca Belair, leading to a brawl. Seizing the opportunity, Stratton rushed to the ring with her Money in the Bank briefcase. She delivered her signature moonsault finisher from the top rope on Jax, securing the pinfall and the championship.
Stratton had won the Money in the Bank briefcase at last summer’s themed premium live event, defeating Chelsea Green, Iyo Sky, Lyra Valkyria, Naomi, and Zoey Stark in the ladder match. She held the briefcase for over 153 days, making strategic alliances during her reign, including a partnership with Jax. Although she frequently teased cashing in the briefcase, she delayed until the opportune moment.
Earlier in the summer at SummerSlam, Jax captured the title from Bayley with assistance from Stratton. Stratton’s long-term strategy and alliance with Jax ultimately led to her triumphant cash-in and crowning as champion.
In 2005, WWE introduced the concept of Money in the Bank, and in 2017 the company introduced a women’s version of the very same concept. While its history is shorter, the women’s briefcase actually has a stronger track record for success than the men’s, as every single cash-in has yielded a new champion. By contrast, men’s cash-ins only have a seventy-six percent success rate to date.
To be fair, the first unsuccessful men’s cash-in didn’t occur until 2012, meaning the men’s briefcase was just about equally established as the women’s the first time it didn’t lead to a title change.
Despite the facts and figures at hand, history is quietly being made right now with one of the best Money in the Bank reigns of all time. Tiffany Stratton has absolutely thrived in her role holding the briefcase, waiting for her ascension to world championship glory.
Tiffany Stratton’s Coronation Feels Inevitable
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Not all Money in the Bank briefcase holders are created equally. We’ve seen Mr. Money in Banks like John Cena (as the first person not to capture gold when he cashed in) and Drew McIntyre (as the most recent man to suffer the same fate)—established main eventers who didn’t need and thus didn’t feel so electric with the briefcase, and who wound up weathering big setbacks.
In contrast, there were winners like Damien Sandow or Nikki ASH—talented performers who nonetheless didn’t feel like they made a lot of sense winning the top prize in the company, such that it was disappointing but not exactly shocking when Sandow’s cash-in failed, and similarly not exactly shocking that while Nikki took the title, her ensuing reign was brief and forgettable.
Tiffany Stratton follows in a tradition of Ms. Money in the Banks like Carmella and Liv Morgan, not to mention Mr. Money in the Banks like Edge and Big E whose talents felt worthy of winning the big one, who are believably positioned to do just that in terms of their booking.
Even more so than Carmella and Morgan when they won their ladder matches, Stratton has a certain air of inevitability around her. She’s truly the total package in combining athleticism, raw power, and technical ability with charisma and the look of a star. She’s been well protected too, such that as fans watch her carry around the briefcase, there’s a real sense of watching history—that it’s less a question of whether than when she’ll have convert that luggage to a championship belt around her waist.
Tiffany Stratton Has A Strong Storyline Going With Nia Jax
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Money in the Bank runs can go all sorts of different ways. The history of the women’s briefcase has been littered with very quick cash-ins. In particular, Bayley, Alexa Bliss, and Liv Morgan each cashed in the same night they won the ladder match. Nikki ASH waited less than a week, and Iyo Sky was a relatively patient Ms. Money in the Bank for waiting thirty-five days.
Only Carmella had a Money in the Bank run that could, by any measure, be considered long as two hundred eight-seven days passed before she cashed in on Charlotte Flair.
Tiffany Stratton is on course for a long briefcase run herself, as she’s already held onto it for over a hundred-fifty days. More so than idly waiting in the wings or randomly getting thwarted when she tries to cash-in at sporadic intervals, Strattons’ run has been largely defined by her angle with Nia Jax.
The duo are allies who superficially seem content to reign in their respective roles, with Tiffy even teasing cashing in on Liv Morgan instead so they could both, simultaneously be world champions. The possibility of their two-women power trip looms, though it feels more likely we’ll eventually see a betrayal. The angle has been patiently built enough that it’s conceivable it will run all the way to WrestleMania, perhaps with Stratton calling her shot in advance to finally take her title opportunity.
Tiffany Stratton’s Cash-In Teases Have Been Creative
Part of the fun of Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank run has been the creativity of the scenarios in which she looks poised to cash-in. Yes, there have been some standard issue occurrences of her teasing she might cash-in when a champion is down. There was much more intrigue, though, wrapped up in Crown Jewel this year, with Nia Jax and Liv Morgan locked into a champion vs. champion match and tons of speculation ran rampant online about whether Stratton would or even could cash-in on both women simultaneously mid-match.
Another particularly fun cash-in tease materialized at Survivor Series as, mid-War Games, Stratton extracted her briefcase from a trash can. The moment was genuinely surprising and electric, as no one meaningfully saw it coming in, and immediate questions arose about what a cash-in in such a crowded pair of rings would look like. Would someone interrupt it? Would War Games resume after a cash-in, and, if so, would Stratton still have the faith of her teammates after stealing the title from one of them?
The cash-in didn’t actually go down, but the fun moment and big crowd response further indicated that the actual cash-in is going to be awesome.
Tiffany Stratton Herself Has Excelled At Every Turn
Despite steadily playing a heel throughout her main roster run, Tiffany Stratton has grown hugely popular for her propensity for delivering highlight reel high spots, her sex appeal, and her overall talent. Case in point, she’s lived up to just about every opportunity to date with no signs of slowing down.
Long time wrestling fans have seen their share of flashes in the pan—talents who get pushes and fizzle whether it’s due to their own shortcomings or fickle management. With everything Stratton brings to the table and Triple H representing a steadier hand at the creative helm of the company, there’s a real sense that patience surrounding her Tiffy’s Money in the Bank run will pay off in an incredible future. We all have the privilege of knowing we’re probably watching a Hall of Fame career get built before our very eyes.
The action didn’t stop after the latest edition of WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air. The show from Wichita, Kansas, served as the go-home show before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Raw saw Drew McIntyre address his recent return to WWE programming, as well as a major change made to a championship match at this weekend’s event.
After the show went off the air, fans in Wichita saw two of WWE’s top female Superstars in action. Miss Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton took on Bayley in a dark match that saw the Role Model get the victory.
Bayley was featured on Raw in an interview with Cathy Kelley, while eagle-eyed fans will have spotted the Buff Barbie. As Seth Rollins was seen backstage walking to the entrance area, Stratton could be seen speaking with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce.
Stratton’s cameo on the show has fueled speculation that she could be making a move to Raw as part of the WWE Transfer Window. The newly-announced program will see talent from Raw, SmackDown, and WWE be eligible to switch brands. On last week’s SmackDown, Nick Aldis was seen conversing with Dominik Mysterio and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.
In the meantime, Stratton remains Miss Money in the Bank, and has even teased inserting herself in the NXT Women’s Championship picture. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Tiffany Stratton and her plans heading into the new year.
WWE NXT has confirmed its next major event, New Year’s Evil, and SmackDown’s Tiffany Stratton could have a huge role to play on the show. During WWE NXT Deadline, it was announced that New Year’s Evil will take place on January 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
Ava’s announcement was interrupted by Tiffany Stratton, who received a huge reaction in her hometown of Minneapolis. Stratton also teased cashing in her Money in the Bank contract at New Year’s Evil.
NXT New Year’s Evil will see NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez put her title on the line against Giulia. The Beautiful Madness earned the title shot by winning the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge, outlasting Zaria, Wren Sinclair, Sol Ruca, and Stephanie Vaquer. The pair met on the debut episode of WWE NXT on The CW in a title match that saw Perez retain thanks to interference by Cora Jade.
While Stratton teased going after the NXT Women’s Championship, a title she previously held in 2023, Giulia and Perez aren’t the only Superstars on her radar. On X, Stratton shared that she wanted an NXT Underground match after seeing Lola Vice defeat Jaida Parker at Deadline.
NXT New Year’s Evil will be part of a huge week for WWE, as the show will take place one day after WWE Raw debuts on Netflix. Stratton has also teased cashing in her Money in the Bank contract during that show, so the blockbuster week of WWE programming could indeed be a huge one for the Buff Barbie.
Tiffany Stratton proved that her pursuit of championship gold isn’t confined to one brand as she teased cashing in at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. In the show’s opening match, Stratton competed inside WarGames as part of Team Jax, consisting of Stratton, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice LeRae.
During the match, both Jax and Morgan were down, and Stratton wasted no time in grabbing her Money in the Bank contract. Stratton teased cashing in on both women, before Morgan’s personal bodyguard Raquel Rodriguez prevented the SmackDown star from going any further.
Stratton has held the briefcase since July and has teased cashing in multiple times. While many fans have predicted that the Buff Barbie will cash in on Jax, ending their friendship in the process, this match shows that Stratton’s pursuit of gold could take her to Monday Night Raw.
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames is taking place from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The card for the show is as follows:
Team Belair (Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, IYO SKY, and Naomi) def. Team Jax (Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Candice LeRae, and Tiffany Stratton) (Women’s WarGames Match)
LA Knight (c) Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (WWE United States Championship)
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
Gunther (c) vs. Damian Priest (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
Roman Reigns, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), Sami Zayn, and CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa) and Bronson Reed (Men’s WarGames Match)
