The chaotic situation between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair on SmackDown might lead to an unexpected return. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis could potentially bring back his wife, Mickie James, to restore order on the blue brand.

SmackDown has featured prominent storylines on the Road to WrestleMania 41, with particular intensity in the women’s division. Tiffany Stratton is scheduled to defend her WWE Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania next month.

The rivalry between Stratton and Flair escalated dramatically on the blue brand during the recent episode in Barcelona, Spain. Security and officials were unable to control the situation as chaos erupted between both competitors.

Charlotte Flair defeated B-Fab in a singles match on SmackDown by making her submit to a figure-eight leg lock. Flair refused to break the submission hold until her WrestleMania opponent appeared, leading to a physical confrontation between the two.

The initial brawl appeared to subside momentarily, but the situation reignited when the altercation spilled onto the stage just as The Miz was about to begin his talk show segment.

Mickie James has not appeared on WWE main roster television since her participation in the Royal Rumble in 2022. Her potential return could see her assuming a significant role as a co-General Manager focusing specifically on the women’s division each Friday night.

Another possibility includes James serving as a special guest referee for the championship match between Flair and Stratton at WrestleMania. This could help ensure a fair contest between the two rivals.

The actual plans for how Nick Aldis will address the escalating situation between the Women’s Champion and her challenger remain to be seen as WrestleMania 41 approaches.

CHARLOTTE WINS VIA SUBMISSION

BUT SHE REVERSES TO BREAK THE HOLD

HERE COMES TIFFY WITH THE SAVE!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/d6sX44LEfe— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) March 14, 2025

WWE SmackDown airs live from Barcelona tonight as the company begins its two-week European tour on the road to WrestleMania 41. The broadcast includes a scheduled match between Charlotte Flair and B-Fab.

Flair’s established credentials and experience make her the clear favorite against B-Fab, with most expectations pointing to a straightforward victory for the 14-time women’s champion.

However, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton may have different plans for the match. Following last week’s confrontation where Stratton suffered a physical attack from Flair, she could seek revenge by interfering in tonight’s contest.

A potential distraction from Stratton might create an opportunity for B-Fab to secure an unexpected victory over Flair. This interference would intensify the building tension between the two championship competitors.

The ongoing rivalry between Stratton and Flair continues to develop as they approach their championship match. Stratton will defend her WWE Women’s Championship against Royal Rumble winner Flair at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas next month.

This generational clash positions the rising champion Stratton against the accomplished veteran Flair, creating one of the featured women’s matches on the WrestleMania card.

WWE has not made any official announcements regarding potential stipulations for the title match. Both competitors continue to build momentum through television appearances ahead of their Las Vegas showdown.

Barcelona are you ready?

We got a STACKED #SmackDown NEXT WEEK in Spain! 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/MfFOw9XkrJ— WWE (@WWE) March 8, 2025

Charlotte Flair responded to a fan’s message on social media ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Raw from Madison Square Garden in New York.

The fan had suffered an injury and mentioned using Flair’s recent return from her own injury as inspiration. Flair, who typically maintains her in-ring persona on social media, stepped outside her character to offer encouragement.

Proud of you 👏 💪🏻

Flair returned to WWE at Royal Rumble 2025 after missing more than a year due to injury. She went on to win the Women’s Royal Rumble match, earning a championship opportunity against Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41.

Stratton defeated Piper Niven in a singles match this past Friday on SmackDown. Following the victory, Flair attacked Stratton from behind and applied the Figure Eight submission hold on the champion.

During a backstage segment on SmackDown, B-Fab confronted Flair after overhearing her call the women’s locker room “soft.” The two will face each other next week on SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain.