Tiffany Stratton breaks silence on referencing Charlotte Flair’s divorce after going off-script in heated segment

Tiffany Stratton finally responds on going off on Charlotte Flair during last week's SmackDown ahead of WrestleMania.

Tiffany Stratton breaks silence on referencing Charlotte Flair’s divorce after going off-script in heated segment

Tiffany Stratton (via WWE)

Last week on SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair engaged in a heated war of words. Both stars didn’t hold back, but The Buff Barbie took it a step further by bringing up Flair’s past and her divorce to close out the segment. The bold remarks quickly went viral, sparking widespread controversy and major buzz across the wrestling world.

Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Stratton revealed that Flair was caught off guard by her bold remarks. She shared that Flair didn’t expect such a fiery comeback from a 25-year-old, and it clearly left The Queen puzzled. However, The Buff Barbie explained that her goal was to get people talking and make fans invested in the match — and she believes she accomplished just that.

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I think being so new into this business, being so new as champion, I don’t think she really expected me to stand up to her, and I don’t think she expected me to almost clap back.

Tiffany Stratton via The Babyfaces Podcast

Now, she’s eagerly looking forward to the showdown itself. The WWE Women’s Champion believes that she and Charlotte are set to deliver one of the greatest women’s wrestling matches in history. However, The Center of the Universe expects it to be an all-out war, especially after everything they’ve said to each other over the past month.

Moreover, Charlotte clapped back at the 25-year-old by claiming that her boyfriend, Ludwig Kaiser, was in her DMs as she spoke. The comment instantly caught fire on social media, with even Kaiser chiming in with a response of his own. With tensions running high, it remains to be seen how things will unfold between Flair and Stratton moving forward.

Tiffany Stratton sends message ahead of SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton is running high with confidence ahead of WrestleMania 41. With her Women’s Championship being on the line, The Buff Barbie is making sure she gets under the skin of Charlotte Flair as much as she can. Ahead of her appearance on this week’s SmackDown, the 25-year-old shared a one-word message to the WWE Universe.

Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton (via WWE)

Stratton took to Instagram with a simple yet powerful message. She shared a story from the gym, flexing in front of the mirror and striking a confident pose. With a one-word caption, she told the WWE Universe to be “ready,” hinting at her return to SmackDown this week as The Buff Barbie gets ready to steal the spotlight once again.

The WWE Women’s Champion backed down from The Queen last week on SmackDown. Now, the big question is—can she avoid Flair’s wrath again? With WrestleMania fast approaching, the former Women’s Champion is undoubtedly looking for payback. All eyes will be on this week’s SmackDown, which is shaping up to be a must-see episode for the WWE Universe.

Tiffany Stratton to retain her WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania?

Tiffany Stratton captured the WWE Women’s Championship on the first SmackDown of 2025. Since then, she’s been involved in a handful of feuds before stepping into a historic rivalry with Charlotte Flair. With WrestleMania around the corner, fans are now wondering if Stratton’s reign will come to an end on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton [via- WWE]

There’s a relatively low chance that Stratton will walk out of WrestleMania still holding the WWE Women’s Championship. Flair is heading into The Show of Shows with all the momentum behind her, making her a strong favorite to dethrone The Center of the Universe.

Given the buildup, WWE might just decide it’s time to put the title back on Flair’s shoulder—at least for the time being. On top of that, no one has ever beaten The Queen in their WrestleMania debut. Top stars like Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Rhea Ripley have all tried and failed, putting the 25-year-old champion in a tough spot heading into the biggest match of her career.

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