WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton has declared her determination to become the longest-reigning champion in WWE history. Speaking on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Stratton revealed her aspiration to surpass Bianca Belair’s current record of 419 days as champion, while focusing on living in the moment throughout her reign. Her pursuit of the Tiffany Stratton longest WWE champion milestone showcases her commitment to making history in the women’s division.
Stratton explained,
“I’m just trying to take every day and be in the moment and not think too much about the future. I’m somebody who overthinks everything and thinks of the worst scenarios possible. So I’m just trying to focus on being in the moment and enjoying my title reign and hopefully holding it for the next year. Or so we’ll see. Maybe I’ll be the longest WWE Women’s Champion ever. So I’d like to make that a goal of mine. Actually, I’m declaring it right now. I want to be the longest WWE Women’s Champion ever.”
—Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Next week, Stratton is scheduled to defend her championship on WWE SmackDown in a rematch against Jade Cargill, continuing the momentum from their SummerSlam 2025 encounter. This title defense will be a critical step in her quest to secure a historic reign.
Wade Barrett’s Commentary Role Paused, Michael Cole and Corey Graves to Lead Broadcasts
In related WWE news, Wade Barrett’s time as a commentator has been temporarily paused as he takes personal time off, originally scheduled well in advance. This change leaves Michael Cole and Corey Graves to handle commentary duties on both Monday Night RAW and SmackDown for the foreseeable future. Barrett addressed the situation on Twitter, clarifying the nature of his absence and dismissing rumors about his departure.
He stated,
“I usually ignore BS reports like this, but it’s causing needless hate to be spewed towards people I work with. WWE have kindly given me a couple of weeks off for personal time (booked nine months ago), and then I’m back to business as usual. A complete non-story. The end.”
—Wade Barrett, WWE Commentator
Controversy Surrounds Bubba the Love Sponge’s New Documentary on Hulk Hogan
Another significant story stirring unrest involves a new documentary by Bubba the Love Sponge that has prompted backlash. Missy Beefcake, the wife of Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, publicly criticized the film for exploiting the late Hulk Hogan’s death for financial gain. Hulk Hogan, a WWE Hall of Famer, passed away in July 2025 at 71, and his death has been commemorated widely within the wrestling community.
On Twitter, Missy expressed her frustration directly, raising questions about the content and timing of the documentary, especially in relation to Hogan’s controversial sex tape involving Bubba’s wife, and a temporary restraining order barring the use of footage from the related Gawker trial.
Missy said,
“Hey everybody, it’s Missy and Missymania is going wild. Here we go again, Bubba the Love Sponge trying to make a dollar off the Hulkster… again. He’s making a documentary.”
—Missy Beefcake, Wrestling Personality
She further commented,
“I heard in the news that a judge put a temporary restraining order on it so he can’t use any of the footage from the Gawker trial. I thought that tape had been deleted and destroyed? Huh. You know what I’d like to see? I’d like to see the extended cut. You know, Hogan leaves, Bubba rushes in and cleans up all that slop. Nasty.”
—Missy Beefcake, Wrestling Personality
Additional Wrestling Updates: AEW Returns, WWE Releases, and Viral Moments
Tony Khan announced the full-time return of Bryan Danielson to AEW, confirming that Danielson will appear starting next week’s AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This move has generated excitement among AEW fans as they anticipate Danielson’s re-entry into competitive action.
Meanwhile, WWE has seen a flurry of developments, including rumors about AJ Lee’s return, which gained traction following a closing angle at the WWE Clash in Paris event. This resurfacing of AJ Lee sparked viral reactions on social media, especially after Lee’s return to SmackDown was confirmed to take place in Chicago on September 5, 2025.
In a touching wedding ceremony, AEW stars MJF and Alicia Atout tied the knot, with notable attendees including Tony Khan, Taz, and various other prominent AEW personalities.
On a more somber note, WWE faced news of multiple star contract releases amidst a backdrop of ongoing conversations about John Cena’s future within the company. Also capturing attention was a backstage update regarding AJ Lee and Logan Paul’s provocative call-out involving a fan known as the Green Shirt Guy.
The Stakes Ahead: Wrestling’s Future and Tiffany Stratton’s Record Pursuit
As WWE navigates personnel changes and ongoing controversies, Tiffany Stratton’s quest to become the longest WWE Women’s Champion adds a compelling storyline that could redefine the women’s division. Her upcoming title defense against Jade Cargill will be closely watched by fans eager to see if Stratton’s aspirations can turn into a historic reign.
The wrestling landscape remains unpredictable, with power shifts both on the microphone and in the ring setting the stage for significant developments in the coming months. Stratton’s declared goal reflects not only a personal ambition but also the evolving standards for longevity and prominence among WWE’s women’s champions.
