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Tiffany Stratton Suffers Injury, WWE Gives Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Oct 25, 2025 11:34 AM ET

WWE has reported that Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton suffered an injury on SmackDown. Posting on their Instagram, WWE said:

BREAKING NEWS: @tiffanywwe is getting her knee evaluated, but reports are that Tiffany Stratton is adamant about going through with the match on #SNME. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Jade Cargill injured Stratton's knee on SmackDown. Cargill returned to save the Women's Champion from a post-match attack at the hands of Kiana James and Giulia, only to turn heel and attack Stratton herself.

Cargill vs. Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship was announced for Saturday Night's Main Event during the SmackDown broadcast.

Is Tiffany Stratton Really Injured?

We don't know. This could be part of the storyline, or it could be a legitimate injury. Kayfabe is still alive. WWE's post and fan reactions on social media are proof that the wrestling concept has evolved in a digital age.

If Stratton is injured, it remains unknown if she will be forced to take time off or require surgery. That is obviously the worst outcome for the champion who has had a dominant run in 2025.

That would also not bode well for Cargill, who is still struggling to build in-ring credibility. The triple threat match on the September 26, 2025, edition will go down as one of the most embarrassing moments of the year.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Card:

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre — Singles match for the WWE Championship

.@CodyRhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against @DMcIntyreWWE at #SNME!

SALT LAKE CITY
️ https://t.co/FSewyLC5Pb pic.twitter.com/s2MDgF5PyI
— WWE (@WWE) October 22, 2025

CM Punk vs. Jey Uso — Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship

A new World Heavyweight Champion will be crowned in Salt Lake City on November 1st.

CM Punk vs. Jey Uso. #SNME pic.twitter.com/OKSp2nY1h4
— Triple H (@TripleH) October 21, 2025

Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill — Singles match for the WWE Women's Championship

Two incredible athletes… but only one can be WWE Women’s Champion. @tiffstrattonwwe vs. @Jade_Cargill at #SNME. pic.twitter.com/U4CG9TF8XZ
— Triple H (@TripleH) October 25, 2025