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Referee Botch Mars SmackDown Main Event as Stratton Retains Women’s Title

The champion now heads to an Oct. 11 showdown with Stephanie Vaquer in Perth.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Naomi, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton and Rhea Ripley all think they will win the Royal Rumble during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Overview

  • Tiffany Stratton kept the WWE Women’s Championship in a triple threat after a visible miscue when referee Daphanie LaShaunn halted her count despite Nia Jax not clearly kicking out.
  • Boos broke out at Orlando’s Kia Center during the confusion before Stratton landed the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to pin Jax for the official finish.
  • Jade Cargill suffered a deep cut above her eyebrow following a steel-steps spot and later posted photos of the injury, while WWE has issued no formal medical update.
  • Some outlets and fans questioned whether Cargill sustained a concussion, which has not been confirmed.
  • After the match, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer confronted Stratton on-air to set their Crown Jewel meeting, and LaShaunn addressed criticism on Instagram by saying she is human and strives to be better.