Tiffany Stratton, WWE Women’s Champion, opened up about a violent road rage confrontation that caused significant harm during her NXT career. The attack occurred after a match when a dispute in a parking garage escalated, leading to serious injuries that sidelined her for months and had long-term effects.
Series of Events Leading to the Assault
During an appearance on IMPAULSIVE, Stratton described how she unintentionally provoked the incident. After cutting someone off in a parking garage, she was confronted by a driver who began yelling at her. She then stopped her car, and the man exited his vehicle. Stratton got out as well, and both exchanged heated words. The man’s girlfriend soon joined, and the confrontation quickly turned physical when Stratton pushed the woman, who retaliated by grabbing Stratton’s braided hair and forcing her to the ground.
Violent Attack Leaves Tiffany Stratton with Facial Injuries
The situation escalated dangerously when the man stomped directly on Stratton’s face, breaking a facial bone and causing serious damage. Stratton revealed,
“I don’t know if I should talk about this, but I’m just gonna talk about this…”
and recounting the attack said,
“I broke a face bone. Nobody knows this, so you’re welcome. Broke a face bone. So that’s why I was out for so long in NXT. I still don’t have feeling in my tooth right here, I had a big foot mark on my face too.”
Struggling to Escape and Legal Concerns
After the assault, Stratton attempted to leave but had left her phone behind in the chaos. She returned to retrieve it, while the attackers pursued her. She explained the cautious approach she took afterward, worried about potential legal consequences if her identity was revealed. Stratton said,
“I was trying to find the people that stomped on my face, and I didn’t want to start anything again because I didn’t want them to try and sue me if they found out who I was. I left my phone there, and I got in my car, and I was obviously crying. I had to go back to the parking garage and grab my phone, and they started chasing after me.”
— Tiffany Stratton
Impact on Stratton’s Career and Recovery
This attack forced Stratton to step away from NXT action for an extended period due to her injuries. Despite the physical and emotional toll, she has continued her career and reached the WWE Women’s Champion status. Her story highlights the unforeseen dangers faced outside the ring and the resilience required to overcome such episodes.
