With WWE Evolution 2 just nine days away, the match lineup is still unfolding. On WWE SmackDown, women’s champion Tiffany Stratton addressed the audience and her upcoming challenger. On Raw, Iyo Sky selected Rhea Ripley as her opponent for Evolution, prompting Stratton to make her choice as well. Queen of the Ring Jade Cargill then appeared, declaring that she’s always on the lookout for a title opportunity and warned Stratton to choose wisely.
In a surprise moment, Stratton invited her partner from the exclusion room, Trish Stratus, into the ring. Stratton emphasized that Evolution wouldn’t be complete without the Stratus Faction and announced she would defend her championship against her. Cargill responded that it doesn’t matter if Stratton faces her or legends at SummerSlam. Stratus reflected on how her kids never saw her as a champion despite being a multiple-time titleholder, while Stratton declared that the WWE universe is now all about “Tiffy Time,” moving past the “attitude era.”
This match marks Stratus’ first shot at a singles championship since 2006. Although she did step in to defend the WWE Women’s Tag titles in April 2023 as a stand-in for Champion Rita, this will be her first opportunity to hold wrestling gold in nearly two decades.
Fan Take: This announcement is thrilling for WWE fans as it bridges the legacy of wrestling legends like Trish Stratus with the current star power of Tiffany Stratton. It also sets up an exciting storyline that could elevate the women’s division and bring fresh energy to WWE Evolution 2.
