Tiffany Stratton made her return to WWE as the final entrant, number 30, in the Women’s Royal Rumble match on Saturday, ultimately finishing second to the winner, Liv Morgan. Stratton’s last match was at November’s Saturday Night Main Event, where she dropped the WWE Women’s Championship to Jade Cargill in a quick five-and-a-half-minute bout. Reports during her hiatus indicated that she was not injured but was given a break after losing the title.
Stratton reemerged in the Rumble facing off with her WrestleMania 40 rival, Charlotte Flair. After Flair greeted her with, “Welcome back, Tiffy,” the two shared a noteworthy moment. Stratton made it to the final three alongside Morgan and Sol Luca. The three battled until they were all precariously positioned on the apron. Using Morgan as a springboard, Stratton leapt onto Luca and eliminated the “WWE NXT” star, who had attempted a Sol Snatcher from the apron. However, Morgan quickly struck with an Oblivion move, sending Stratton to the floor and securing the victory.
This marks Stratton’s second Royal Rumble appearance, after debuting in 2024. During that run, she held the Women’s Championship until 2025 and was chased by Flair, who won the Rumble that year.
Fan Take: Tiffany Stratton’s strong showing and dramatic return signal that she remains a key player in WWE’s women’s division, setting up intriguing rivalries heading into WrestleMania. Her near-win adds fresh excitement to the title picture, reminding fans that the landscape is as unpredictable as ever.
