Tiffany Stratton will appear on the October 3 edition of SmackDown as she prepares for an important title match at WWE Crown Jewel. Following a controversial Women’s Championship defense on September 26, Stratton’s upcoming showdown with Stephanie Vaquer is drawing attention in the wrestling world.
On the September 26 episode of SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton retained her Women’s Championship in a triple threat match against Nia Jax and Jade Cargill. The match was marred by several issues, including a cut suffered by Cargill and referee confusion over a pin attempt. Jax injured Cargill by sending her head into the steel steps, resulting in a head wound that required stitches but did not necessitate plastic surgery. Despite the injury, WWE insiders expect Cargill to return to in-ring action soon.
The match’s quality drew criticism, with noted wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer labeling it WWE’s worst match of the year, pointing to multiple errors throughout the bout. A specific moment of controversy involved a “phantom kick out” where Stratton pinned Jax but the referee stopped the count at two, despite Jax appearing still motionless.
Upcoming SmackDown Features Highlight Stratton’s Crown Jewel Focus
Looking ahead to Crown Jewel, Stratton is set to confront Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. During the October 3 SmackDown broadcast, she will address her upcoming challenge in a promotional segment. This will be part of a broader show featuring several prominent matches and appearances.
Other confirmed items for the show include a United States Championship Open Challenge hosted by Sami Zayn and a match involving Damian Priest. Additionally, Cody Rhodes will team with Randy Orton to face Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker in a tag team match. Rhodes is also scheduled for a high-profile bout against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel. These announcements position SmackDown as a critical platform heading into the event.
- Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker
- Sami Zayn Open Challenge – United States Championship
- Tiffany Stratton’s Crown Jewel match preview
- Damian Priest in action
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The developments involving Tiffany Stratton and the broader wrestling landscape underscore a period of heightened tension and uncertainty. As Crown Jewel approaches, fans are watching closely to see how these storylines and real-life events will unfold in WWE and beyond.
