Tiffany Stratton picks up massive win against 35-year-old star in first Women’s Title defense on SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton asserts her dominance on SmackDown by defeating a former Women's Champion in her first title defense.

Tiffany Stratton picks up massive win against 35-year-old star in first Women’s Title defense on SmackDown

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This week’s SmackDown showcased an exciting showdown between Tiffany Stratton and Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship. After earning a title shot, The Role Model aimed to dethrone the young and dynamic Stratton. However, the 35-year-old veteran’s efforts fell short as Stratton emerged victorious, proving her dominance in the ring.

Bayley put up a fierce challenge against The Center of the Universe, with the match’s final moments tipping the scales in Stratton’s favor. After a brutal Alabama Slam, Stratton executed her signature Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure the victory. This marked the 25-year-old’s first successful title defense since capturing the WWE Women’s Championship.

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With this impressive victory, Stratton has solidified her reign as Women’s Champion. As she heads toward the Royal Rumble PLE, the possibility of facing her WrestleMania opponent looms large. However, as the reigning champion, she now carries a massive target on her back. The threat of her former best friend, Nia Jax, also hangs over her, adding an extra layer of tension to her title defense.

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Additionally, rumors suggest that former Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair could be making her return to challenge Stratton in the near future. If true, it would set up a dream match that could significantly impact the trajectory of the 25-year-old’s career. The coming weeks will be intriguing as we watch how Stratton’s journey as champion unfolds on SmackDown.

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Tiffany Stratton shares an unseen picture with Ludwig Kaiser after winning the WWE Women’s Championship

Tiffany Stratton claimed the WWE Women’s Championship on the first episode of SmackDown in 2025, cashing in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax for a historic victory. Over two weeks after her triumph, the 25-year-old shared an exclusive photo with her boyfriend, Ludwig Kaiser, taken in the gorilla position backstage.

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Tiffany Stratton [via- WWE]

In an Instagram post reflecting on her 2024, Stratton shared a behind-the-scenes picture with Kaiser from SmackDown. The couple radiates joy in the photo, looking genuinely happy as they celebrate the incredible moment. The picture was taken just moments after Stratton’s historic victory as Women’s Champion.

In addition to that, the 25-year-old shared a series of photos highlighting key moments from her 2024, including her appearance at a Netflix event and her Money in the Bank victory. With her continued rise, Stratton’s career in the Stamford-based promotion looks incredibly promising, and she appears to be on track to become the next face of the women’s division.

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