Tiffany Stratton Becomes WWE Women’s Champion in Dramatic SmackDown Cash-In

Stratton used her Money in the Bank briefcase to secure her first WWE Women’s Championship after a chaotic series of events during SmackDown's USA Network premiere.

Tiffany Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract during the January 3 SmackDown, defeating Nia Jax to win her first WWE Women’s Championship.
The cash-in followed a hard-fought match between Nia Jax and Naomi, with multiple interferences from Bianca Belair and Candice LeRae adding to the chaos.
Stratton initially pretended to assist Jax, only to double-cross her by attacking her and LeRae before officially cashing in her briefcase.
The decisive moment came after Belair hit Jax with a K.O.D., leaving her vulnerable for Stratton’s finishing move, the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, leading to the pinfall.
The victory marks a significant milestone for 25-year-old Stratton, positioning her as a central figure in the revitalized SmackDown women’s division.