WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton recently shared her approach to handling online criticism during an appearance on The Babyfaces podcast. As she navigates her rising status within WWE, Stratton discussed how she maintains her mental focus amid changing fan reactions and digital negativity.
Stratton described how initial support from fans shifted once she was promoted to a top-tier role within WWE. She explained,
I definitely would say when I first got called up, I felt like people were nice to me, and then as you kind of get pushed, as you get put into that top role, people kind of turn on you a little bit.
—Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Strategies for Protecting Mental Health Against Negative Comments
To handle increasing scrutiny, Stratton emphasized the importance of limiting exposure to harmful online messages and relying on personal support networks. She shared,
For me, I have become very good at not even checking social media anymore. I literally just go on TikTok and I have such a good support system. My friends and family are so amazing to me and they always reassure me if I do have doubts within myself,
highlighting the role of loved ones in maintaining her mindset. —Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Balancing Self-Awareness With Dismissing Toxicity
Stratton also discussed the challenge of accepting useful feedback while rejecting negativity that can be mentally damaging. She stated,
I think ultimately knowing your worth, and if you believe the good, you have to believe the bad, so you have to kind of take the criticism sometimes and apply it and be self aware, but for the most part, stay off of socials has really saved my mental.
—Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Furthermore, she dismissed harsh criticism from those outside her career path, saying,
Honestly people talking about me on the internet in a bad way, I think is kind of silly because I think those people would never be in my position, they would never be the WWE Women’s Champion so why would I take criticism from somebody who I would not switch places with.
—Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion
Stratton’s Growing Role and Mental Approach in WWE
As Tiffany Stratton continues to rise quickly within WWE, her mindset about criticism and mental health plays a critical part in her success. By consciously limiting social media exposure and depending on friends and family, she manages to stay focused on her championship responsibilities while developing a balanced outlook on feedback and personal worth.
