“Fortune favors the bold,” Triple H breaks silence after Tiffany Stratton is finally crowned as new WWE Women’s Champion on SmackDown
Triple H congratulates Tiffany Stratton following latter's successful Money in the Bank cash in on the first SmackDown episode of 2025.
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Triple H and Tiffany Stratton [via- Triple H on X]
WWE pulled off a major swerve on the first SmackDown episode of the year. During the penultimate match of the night, Nia Jax defended the Women’s Championship against Naomi. Although Tiffany Stratton initially helped Jax retain the title, she later turned on her friend. Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank, becoming the new Women’s Champion. As always, Triple H reacted to a new champion being crowned on the show.
Taking to X, the WWE CCO praised Stratton for taking the risk of betraying Jax. Moreover, Triple H posted a customary photo of him pointing toward the new champion backstage. The WWE Hall of Famer will be happy with how Stratton has blossomed into one of the top stars in the women’s division within a year on the main roster.
Stratton debuted on SmackDown in February last year, making her PLE debut at the Elimination Chamber weeks later. In July, The Buff Barbie won the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match, much to the joy of the WWE Universe.
Fortune favors the bold, and tonight @tiffstrattonwwe was as bold as you can be. Congratulations to the NEW WWE Women’s Champion.
Triple H via X
Fortune favors the bold, and tonight @tiffstrattonwwe was as bold as you can be.
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 4, 2025
Congratulations to the NEW WWE Women’s Champion. pic.twitter.com/3Gm3tG4DWI
Since then, Stratton had teased cashing in the contract on Jax on several occasions. However, the 25-year-old star’s attempts were mostly to help The Irresistible Force retain the championship. Over the past few weeks, the relationship between Stratton and Jax had notably deteriorated.
As such, fans had expected Tiffany Stratton to finally pull the trigger on last night’s SmackDown. The arena came unglued when her music hit and when she nailed Nia Jax with her briefcase. Following the enthralling moment, fans cannot wait to see how Stratton’s first major title reign in WWE plays out.
WWE reportedly had planned Tiffany Stratton’s cash in for weeks
Prior to SmackDown, WrestleVotes stated that a lot of rewrites had taken place. This was most likely in reference to Tiffany Stratton’s cash in, with many believing that this was a last-minute change made during the show. However, that was seemingly not the case.
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As per PWInsider, the Stratton championship win was planned by WWE for weeks. Moreover, the company kept it as a closely guarded secret. The three-hour expansion of SmackDown on USA needed a huge moment; hence, WWE had earmarked the moment for last night’s show.
If Stratton manages to keep hold of the belt until WrestleMania, she could be in line to face Charlotte Flair. The latter, who has been out of action for over a year, is expected to make her return soon. Additionally, reports have suggested that she will compete in a title match at the Showcase of Immortals.
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