Nia Jax saved by current WWE champion while about to lose WWE Women's Championship

Candice LeRae prevented Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank cash-in attempt during SmackDown’s opening match, leading to her own defeat in a six-woman tag team contest.

The match featured Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley facing the team of Nia Jax, Stratton, and LeRae. Amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Jade Cargill attack, Jax maintained her team’s innocence while suggesting Belair orchestrated the incident.

When Stratton moved to hand her briefcase to the referee for a potential cash-in, LeRae intervened by grabbing the case. This interference created an opening that resulted in LeRae being pinned moments later.

The friction between Stratton and Jax continues to escalate. Before the match, Jax questioned Stratton’s capabilities:

Tiffy couldn’t even help us win the tag titles last week

Stratton targets Nia Jax at recent live event

The tensions between Stratton and Jax manifested at a recent WWE live event, where the Money in the Bank holder attempted to cash in on the Women’s Champion. As both Jax and Michin were down in the ring, Stratton emerged with her briefcase, ready to capitalize on the moment.

The cash-in was ultimately unsuccessful when Jax recovered and drove the briefcase away from Stratton, further intensifying their deteriorating relationship.