Tiffany Stratton reacts to Mariah May WWE debut just days after May’s first appearance on NXT, where she set her sights on the NXT Women’s Championship held by Jacy Jayne. Stratton, now the WWE Women’s Champion, responded on social media to May’s growing presence within WWE, highlighting the shifting dynamics among top female competitors.
Tiffany Stratton Shares Her Thoughts Following May’s Debut
Mariah May recently made her WWE debut during a high-profile episode of NXT, targeting NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne. The move has already started to generate interest within the women’s division, given Jayne’s fresh win over Stephanie Vaquer for the championship. Multiple competitors, including May, are now in pursuit of Jayne’s title, creating a tense atmosphere in the division.
Tiffany Stratton, who captured the WWE Women’s Championship on the January 3rd, 2025, edition of SmackDown after capitalizing on her Money in the Bank opportunity, addressed May publicly after noticing a particular Instagram post. Responding with a single word, Stratton showed her emotional reaction to the newcomer’s arrival, letting fans catch a glimpse of her views on the changing landscape of WWE’s women’s roster. Stratton commented, “Eeeeekkkkkkk!!!!!!” —Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion.
Expert Hoping for an Intense Rivalry Between May and Stratton
Sam Roberts, a respected figure in wrestling commentary, has advocated for a compelling feud between Mariah May and Tiffany Stratton since hearing of May’s potential move to WWE. Speaking on his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Roberts expressed excitement at the prospect of May playing a villainous role against Stratton’s emerging persona. He shared his enthusiasm for seeing the two superstars cross paths in the ring, especially with Stratton’s ongoing shift toward showing humility as a babyface.
“I hope the rumors are true, I would love to see Mariah May get in there. I mean, Mariah as a villain is just so good… I think Mariah May versus Tiffany Stratton would be great. Like, just as Tiffany Stratton is showing some humility, just as Tiffany Stratton is being a babyface, you have Mariah May come in and steal all of her thunder.”
—Sam Roberts, Wrestling Commentator
What May’s Arrival Means for the NXT and WWE Women’s Divisions
Mariah May, formerly an AEW Women’s Champion, closed her time in AEW with a headline feud against Toni Storm before transitioning to WWE. Her direct challenge to Jacy Jayne—just after Jayne’s victory over Stephanie Vaquer—signals a promising new rivalry on NXT. Jayne’s status as a newly crowned champion, combined with attention from ambitious competitors like May, adds intensity to every title defense.
Stratton’s response to May underscores the anticipation shared by fans and insiders for future matchups. As the WWE universe watches these strong personalities collide, the women’s division on both SmackDown and NXT looks set for heightened drama and competition—especially as talents like Mariah May bring new energy into the mix. The unfolding storylines involving Stratton, May, Jayne, and other key figures promise ongoing excitement for wrestling enthusiasts in the months ahead.
