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Triple H pulled out all the stops last night to make WWE SmackDown a must-see TV show. Tiffany Stratton's successful Money in the Bank cash-in became the highlight of the show.
The WWE Women's Championship match between Nia Jax (c) and Naomi was filled with shenanigans. Both superstars engaged in a back-and-forth battle but the interferences from Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton, and Bianca Belair influenced the outcome.
During the closing moments of the match, LeRae tried to distract the referee but was taken out by Belair outside the ring. Shortly after, the Buff Barbie marched down to the ring to take advantage of the situation.
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But that turned out to be a ruse as Stratton clobbered Naomi with her briefcase to help Jax retain her title.
A former WWE writer just went after JBL for his comments HERE
Just when fans thought the heels were on the same page, Tiffany Stratton turned on Nia Jax and cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to win the WWE Women's Championship for the first time in her career.
Interestingly, very few realized that the referee didn't let Nia Jax get back to her feet before the bell officially rang, which we generally see if a cash-in happens after the match.
Whether this rule is still in place is unclear, but the Irresistible Force could argue with the management that she was screwed out of a title.
As controversial as it sounds on paper, Triple H stripping Tiffany Stratton of her Women's title could add an element of surprise to the storyline ahead of Royal Rumble.
(Please note: The aforementioned idea is pure speculation so readers are advised to take this with a pinch of salt.)
What's next for Tiffany Stratton ahead of the WWE Royal Rumble?
A rematch between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax shouldn't be ruled out for the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event on February 1, 2025, considering how the Irresistible Force lost her title.
Recent rumors have suggested that a WrestleMania 41 match between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton is also in the works.
The Queen has teased embracing a dark persona upon her potential WWE return.
Will she be the next challenger for the Buff Barbie? Fans must tune into SmackDown next week to find out.
