Tiffany Stratton mocks Nia Jax as anticipation builds for their upcoming WWE SmackDown showdown in Saudi Arabia, where the two will compete in a Last Woman Standing Match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Stratton claimed the championship by defeating Jax earlier this year, and their rivalry is set to intensify as both superstars prepare for another fierce battle.
Stratton’s Championship Triumph and Social Media Taunt
Earlier in January, Tiffany Stratton captured her first WWE Women’s Championship on the main roster by bringing Nia Jax’s second championship reign to an end on SmackDown. Their climactic bout shifted the focus of the division and began Stratton’s tenure as champion.
With the next title defense scheduled for Saudi Arabia, Stratton took to Instagram, sharing images that included a pointed nod towards “The Irresistible Force.” Among her online posts, Stratton added commentary that highlighted her dominant mindset as champion.
“Welcome to my work week,” wrote Stratton. —Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Jax Reflects on Stratton’s Money in the Bank Cash-In
Their rivalry traces back to an earlier key moment, when Stratton successfully cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to claim the title. Nia Jax spoke candidly about the experience, shedding light on how the potential cash-in had been teased for months, heightening tension and excitement for fans and fellow superstars alike.
During an interview on “Stay Busy with Armon Sadler,” Jax shared her perspective on the dramatic moment when Stratton ended her reign. Jax acknowledged the emotional weight of the defeat and the skillful way Stratton capitalized on her opportunity.
“I think she was trying to attempt to fill some big shoes. There are some big shoes to be filled if you want to be the champion. She was hesitating and wasn’t sure. Plus, it’s always fun to tease the fans. They always like to think that they know better. Eventually, once there were so many teases, they got numb to the tease. 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, Former WWE Women’s Champion
Future Stakes in the WWE Women’s Division
As these two superstars prepare for their high-stakes collision in Saudi Arabia, the atmosphere within the WWE Women’s division grows more intense. Nia Jax is within reach of becoming a three-time champion, while Tiffany Stratton aims to strengthen her grip on the title and prove that her previous victory was no fluke. With both the crowd and their allies closely watching, the Last Woman Standing match promises significant consequences for the future hierarchy of WWE SmackDown. Whether Stratton’s taunts fuel her momentum or energize Jax to reclaim the championship, the outcome will undoubtedly shape the women’s division and the ongoing rivalry between these competitors.
