A short-lived alliance for overcoming the odds - 5 Possible finishes for Bayley vs. Nia Jax at WWE SummerSlam 2024
After winning the Queen of the Ring Tournament, Nia Jax earned a title shot at SummerSlam in Cleveland. Bayley is the current WWE Women's Champion, but after the latest episode of SmackDown, she may not enter the event with the title.
Tiffany Stratton won Money in the Bank 2024 and teased a cash-in on SmackDown after the duo beat down the Champion. Jax intervened, and The Center of the Universe tried to play it off as if nothing had happened.
Jax and Bayley have had several face-to-face confrontations this year, especially after the latter won the Women's Royal Rumble. The Annihilator has constantly lobbied for title opportunities in 2024.
Who will leave Cleveland with the title? The WWE Women's title match at SummerSlam could play out in one of the next five ways.
#5. Tiffany Stratton inadvertently helps Bayley retain the title
Tiffany Stratton thought about cashing in on Bayley after Jax left the ring. The Annihilator stopped her, and the duo left with their friendship still intact.
Both heels have visions of leaving Cleveland with the gold. If The Center of the Universe doesn't have a featured match at SummerSlam, expect her to factor into the title match in some fashion.
She could try to blindside Bayley when the referee is distracted or incapacitated. That could lead to a mishap where she could blast her friend instead. The Champ could take advantage and leave Cleveland the same way she entered - with the title.
#4. Nia Jax wins and leaves as Champion
It's been over five years since Nia Jax last held singles gold. She lost the RAW Women's Championship when Alexa Bliss won and cashed in Money in the Bank on the same night in 2018.
At that time, Jax won tag team gold and was released. Her in-ring work has improved, and she's one of the best natural heels in the business. It may lead her to a big title win at SummerSlam.
Stratton could try to cash in, but Jax could level her for trying, or the former NXT Women's Champ could just celebrate with her friend and bide her time.
#3. Tiffany Stratton cashes in on Bayley
This could happen in a few ways. Bayley could overcome the onslaught of a hard-charging Nia Jax but emerge with an empty gas tank. Those are the moments when Money in the Bank is usually cashed in.
Stratton could take advantage of a hard-fought match and cash in on the lovable Champion. Bayley could also win but endure a post-match attack from Jax.
The Center of the Universe could take advantage of the beatdown and cash in her contract. It would be interesting to see if Jax would help her friend or be jealous that Stratton did what she could not.
#2. Bayley wins and leaves as Champion
The safest outcome would be if Bayley overcomes Jax and leaves SummerSlam as the WWE Women's Champion.
It could mean that Bayley beats Jax and avoids a cash-in, or the cash-in attempt is thwarted. The Role Model has done a lot for the women's division over the years, including a continuous cycle of putting over Bianca Belair over the last two years.
Another factor could be the surprises in store for the show. If a huge return from someone like Becky Lynch or Charlotte Flair is in store, the cash in could be saved for the following SmackDown. That would allow Bayley to win at SummerSlam but fall victim to the briefcase several days later.
#1. Tiffany Stratton cashes in on Nia Jax at SummerSlam
The relationship between veteran Nia Jax and relative newcomer Tiffany Stratton will be tested over the next few weeks. Stratton may try to cash in on Bayley leading up to SummerSlam, and Jax may try to prevent it from happening.
On the day of the show, Jax could easily destroy Bayley and win the WWE Women's title. What happens next will have people talking. Will Stratton cash in on her supposed friend?
Everything Stratton has done in her career would suggest she wouldn't have a problem cashing in on Jax. The Annihilator could have just endured a tough match with Bayley, making her the most vulnerable she'll ever be.
The former NXT Women's Champ won't want to wait long to become Champion. She acted like 2019 was decades ago on SmackDown. She could easily cash in on Jax and leave SummerSlam with the title.