Tiffany Stratton has become a familiar face on WWE’s main roster since early 2024, competing recently in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match in Chicago, Illinois. Despite her progress, Stratton shared that she still longs for one crucial element from her WWE NXT days: portraying a heel. This reflection came during her appearance on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, where she opened up about the aspects of her character she misses the most.
Embracing the Villainous Persona in NXT
When asked about her favorite part of her NXT run, Stratton quickly expressed her fondness for playing the heel role. She explained that being a villain helped her fully express her personality in ways she currently finds limited as a babyface on the main roster.
“I do miss how my character was down in NXT. I do miss being a heel. I love being a heel and wrestling as the heel.”
– Tiffany Stratton, WWE Wrestler
Stratton elaborated that the heel persona gave her creative freedom, allowing her to be “full Tiffy,” a version of herself she feels she cannot completely tap into while portraying a heroic character.
“It’s like right now I wrestle as a baby face, I love to just be free. Like as a heel, I feel more like I can be free and just kind of be like full Tiffy. Whereas like kind of right now I reel it back just cause- so I do miss wrestling as a heel doing backstages and promos as a heel. So I would say like, that’s the biggest thing that I missed on an NXT.”
– Tiffany Stratton, WWE Wrestler
Looking Ahead: What the Future May Hold for Stratton
Stratton’s comments show her desire to return to a villainous character, suggesting that her character development may continue to evolve. By revisiting her heel persona, she could bring a fresh edge to WWE programming that resonates with fans who enjoyed her NXT run. As she navigates her role on the main roster, this openness to change may shape the next phase of her WWE career, making her someone to watch closely.
