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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.

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.