Nia Jax-Tiffany Stratton alliance shows cracks after SmackDown cash-in attempt
Nia Jax questions Tiffany Stratton’s abilities as tensions rise following a prevented Money in the Bank cash-in attempt on SmackDown.
Tensions between Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton escalated on SmackDown following a failed Money in the Bank cash-in attempt. Candice LeRae prevented Stratton’s opportunity during the show’s opening six-woman tag team match, leading to her team’s defeat.
The match featured Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley competing against Jax, Stratton, and LeRae. While addressing accusations about the Jade Cargill attack, Jax maintained her team’s innocence and suggested Belair might have orchestrated the incident.
The pivotal moment came when Stratton attempted to hand her Money in the Bank briefcase to the referee. LeRae intervened by grabbing the case, creating a distraction that ultimately led to her being pinned.
Prior to the match, Jax expressed doubts about her ally’s abilities:
Tiffy couldn’t even help us win the tag titles last week.
United States Championship aspirations surface
Jax, the current WWE Women’s Champion since defeating Bayley at SummerSlam, responded by suggesting Stratton pursue the United States Championship instead.