5 Directions for Tiffany Stratton following Queen of the Ring Quarterfinals loss on WWE SmackDown
Bianca Belair and Tiffany Stratton squared off in the first match of tonight's edition of WWE SmackDown in Jacksonville, Florida. Stratton made news this week for an unfortunate social media post, but she does not have heat backstage for the mistake.
The EST controlled the action earlier but couldn't keep Stratton down for a three-count. Belair had Stratton set up for the KOD, but the former NXT Women's Champion escaped. However, Belair later caught her on the turnbuckle and hit the KOD for the pinfall victory to advance in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
Listed below are five directions for Tiffany Stratton following her loss tonight on WWE SmackDown.
#5. Tiffany Stratton could cost Bianca Belair next week on WWE SmackDown
After the match, Bianca Belair was heavily favoring her knee. She was interviewed after her victory and claimed that she is not 100%, but nothing is going to stop her from becoming Queen of the Ring.
Tiffany Stratton could be jealous that Belair knocked her out of the tournament. She could decide to interfere in Belair's match next week and prevent her from reaching the finals of the tournament at the premium live event on May 25.
#4. Tiffany Stratton could find a tag team partner
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defeated the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) at WWE WrestleMania XL to become the new Women's Tag Team Champions. Bianca Belair broke character to praise her former rivals after they were drafted to WWE RAW this year.
Instead of being down about being eliminated from the Queen of the Ring tournament, Stratton could attempt to find a tag team partner. Stratton and a mystery superstar from SmackDown could make it their mission to dethrone Cargill and Belair of the Women's Tag Team Championship in the months ahead.
#3. She could turn babyface on WWE SmackDown
The WWE Universe has been reacting to Tiffany Stratton as if she were a babyface. They even chanted "Tiffy Time!" multiple times during her match against Bianca Belair tonight on SmackDown. Triple H and the company's creative team could be listening to the fans and may want to change her presentation.
Stratton has already proven to be a natural in the ring, and she is just 25 years old. The company could opt to turn Stratton babyface in the coming weeks due to how the crowd has been reacting to her lately.
#2. Tiffany Stratton could have a veteran serve as her mentor
Nia Jax has a tall task ahead of her tonight on SmackDown, as she will be battling Jade Cargill in the Queen of the Ring tournament. Stratton could approach Jax following the match and ask for guidance on the main roster.
Jax and Stratton have shared their real-life friendship on social media, and the two stars could bring it to television on SmackDown. The Irresistible Force could help guide Stratton to become one of the major stars in the women's division for years to come.
#1. She could demand a shot at the WWE Women's Championship
Bayley defended her WWE Women's Championship against Tiffany Stratton and Naomi at Backlash 2024 last weekend in France. Stratton set up for the Prettiest Moonsault ever but missed her target. The Role Model rolled up Naomi moments later to retain her title.
Stratton could approach SmackDown GM Nick Aldis in the coming weeks and point out that she was not the superstar who got pinned in the Triple Threat match at Backlash. She could demand a singles match against Bayley for the title, and Nick Aldis may feel compelled to book the match for a future premium live event.