Tiffany Stratton is the new WWE Women’s World Champion, after cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase during the 1/3/25 Friday Night SmackDown, live on USA. This was the first 3-hour episode of the show.
Stratton betrayed Nia Jax to become the new champion.
Below is an excerpt from Roy Nemer’s WWE SmackDown recap of how it all went down.
Nia goes for the Samoan drop but Naomi reverses it into a crucifix cover but Nia kicks out. Naomi with a submission, Candice gets on the ring apron but Bianca pulls her down and throws her into the barricade. Nia gets out of the submission, slamming Nia into the mat. Nia goes to the outside and throws Bianca into the barricade. Nia climbs the second rope and goes for the Annihilator but Naomi moves out of the way.
Tiffany’s music hits and out she runs. She wants to cash in but decides not to. With the referee distracted, she hits Naomi with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Nia climbs the second rope and she lands the Annihilator. Nia goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Winner: Still champion, Nia Jax
Bianca gets in the ring but Nia knocks her down. Tiffany hits Nia with the briefcase and she throws Candice into the ring post. Bianca hits Nia with the KOD. Tiffany throws Bianca to the outside.
Tiffany cashes in, she lands the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Tiffany goes for the cover and gets the pin.