WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is facing strong contenders for her title, including a notable return from WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, who accepted Stratton’s challenge for a match at the upcoming Evolution event. The SmackDown episode, taped at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, featured Stratton discussing her recent SummerSlam bout with Jade Cargill and her ambition to defend the championship alongside Stratus in an all-women’s pay-per-view sequence.
Earlier this year at the Elimination Chamber event, Stratton and Stratus teamed up to defeat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. Recent reports reveal WWE reached out to Stratus to confirm her participation in Evolution. This event will mark Stratton’s first singles match in two years—her last scheduled singles match of 2023 is set against Becky Lynch. Following her match with Stratus, Stratton will head to SummerSlam to face Jade Cargill, with Naomi, the Money in the Bank contract holder, potentially cashing in on the champion.
Several matches have already been announced for Evolution, including a women’s tag team title bout featuring champions Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Alexablis and Charlotte Flair. Iyo Sky will defend her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley, and Jacy Jayne will challenge Jordynne Grace for the NXT Women’s Championship. The event will also include a Battle Royale, with the winner earning a title shot at Clash in Paris.
Fan Take: This comeback of a WWE Hall of Famer like Trish Stratus to challenge Tiffany Stratton not only adds star power to Evolution but also highlights the blend of legendary and new talent, elevating the women’s division. For WWE fans, it promises exciting storytelling and high-stakes matches that could reshape the landscape of the women’s championship scene.
