Tiffany Stratton makes WWE SmackDown in-ring return; current champion costs her the match

Tiffany Stratton made her SmackDown in-ring return this week after nearly two months and was involved in a match against Bayley. Nia Jax's interference cost her the bout, as she suffered a defeat on the show.

The Buff Barbie Doll and The Role Model have been involved in an angle for quite some time now. The former WWE Women's Champion still blames Ms. Money in the Bank for losing her title at SummerSlam. During the match, Tiffany rocked Bayley with a dropkick on the apron.

The Grand Slam Champion hit a few strikes and a big boot before she ate a dropkick. She performed a suplex and a running kick for a two-count. Bayley was still in control of the match, but Nia Jax came out to cause a distraction. Tiffany Stratton tried to capitalize by going for the cover, but the WWE veteran kicked out and hit the Bayley-to-Belly.

Nia Jax got up on the apron and distracted the referee. Tiffany Stratton went for the cover again but nobody was there to make the count. Bayley then got up and nailed Stratton with the Rose Plant. She covered her and the referee counted to three, giving Bayley the win. Nia Jax unintentionally cost her own friend the match.