Rhea Ripley captured the Women’s World Championship from Liv Morgan on RAW’s Netflix debut on January 6, 2025. The Nightmare is scheduled to defend her title against Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
During the January 25 episode of SmackDown, Nia Jax confronted Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton, declaring her intention to win the Women’s World Championship. Jax remains listed on WWE’s official website as a SmackDown competitor, despite making appearances on RAW.
Current brand dynamics suggest Jax may not secure the championship. Given that Tiffany Stratton holds the WWE Women’s Championship on SmackDown, patterns indicate the shows will maintain separate women’s champions. Additionally, reports suggest potential WrestleMania 41 matches, with Charlotte Flair pitched as Stratton’s opponent and Bianca Belair as a possible challenger for Ripley.
Analysis of the women’s division landscape points to alternative paths for Jax following Saturday Night’s Main Event, including potential pursuit of tag team championship opportunities. Jax previously announced her entry into the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Match scheduled for January 27.