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Stratton Retains WWE Women’s Title on SmackDown After Botched Finish

The result set up a champion-versus-champion bout with Stephanie Vaquer at Crown Jewel on Oct. 11.

Overview

  • Tiffany Stratton defeated Jade Cargill and Nia Jax in a triple‑threat main event on the Sept. 26 SmackDown in Orlando to remain WWE Women’s Champion.
  • A miscount on a near‑fall created a visibly botched finish that drew boos before Stratton sealed the win with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.
  • Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer confronted Stratton after the match, confirming their meeting for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship in Perth.
  • The win extends Stratton’s presentation as undefeated on WWE’s main roster in 2025 heading into the champion‑versus‑champion showcase.
  • The episode continued WWE’s three‑week build to Crown Jewel, which also featured promoted segments like a United States title open challenge from Sami Zayn and appearances by top champions.