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The first episode of Friday Night SmackDown in 2025 marked an important chapter in the women’s division as Tiffany Stratton finally cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase to dethrone Nia Jax. There was no lack of drama on the first show of the year.
The shocking moment occurred during Nia Jax’s title defense against Naomi. Tiffany Stratton rushed out at the end of the match and assisted Jax in conquering the 37-year-old star. However, moments after the bout ended, Stratton seized on the opportunity cashed in her briefcase, and was crowned new champion after nailing a historic win over her former friend.
In a shocking turn of events, former RAW Women’s Champion and real-life friend of Nia Jax, Charlotte Flair could return at the 2025 Royal Rumble to win the traditional women’s rumble match and could then challenge The Buff Barbie for a title match at WrestleMania 41 at Las Vegas to punish her for betraying Jax.
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The bout between Flair and Stratton has been in fans' consideration for quite a while now. The Queen has been missing from WWE TV since she suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus during a match against Asuka in December 2023. Charlotte's comeback has been rumored to happen very shortly, and the Royal Rumble could very well be the stage that sees her make a triumphant comeback from injury.
Tiffany Stratton could defend her title at Royal Rumble 2025
Tiffany Stratton had to throw Nia Jax under the bus to capture the WWE Women’s Championship. However, The Buff Barbie might face serious consequences for her actions as Nia Jax would be fueled with outrage after being dethroned by her ally.
In the coming weeks, fans might see a personal storyline between Stratton and Nia Jax that might lead to a singles showdown between them at Royal Rumble 2025 in Indiana on February 2. A high-stake title match has already been announced for the event from the blue brand between Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens.
However, Tiffany's booking is hypothetical for now and fans will have to wait and see what Triple H has in plans for her first world title reign in the coming months.
