Tiffany Stratton’s absence from WWE television wasn’t just storyline fallout — and now she’s confirmed exactly what put her on the shelf for months.
Stratton lost the WWE Women’s Championship to Jade Cargill at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, a match that didn’t just cost her the title — it also left her dealing with a legitimate knee injury that kept her out of action for three months.
The former champion recently opened up about the situation in an interview with ESPN ahead of WWE Elimination Chamber, where she made it clear the injury and title loss are directly connected. She pointed straight at Jade Cargill as the turning point that changed everything.
“Right now, the Women’s Champion is Jade Cargill, and she did injure my knee a couple of months ago and unfortunately I lost my title to her.”
That injury forced Stratton to step away from in-ring competition, delaying her momentum during one of the biggest stretches of the WWE calendar. Her absence lasted until she returned at the Royal Rumble, where she immediately positioned herself to chase redemption. Now, Stratton is entering the Elimination Chamber match with a clear goal — reclaiming what she believes never should have slipped away. She didn’t hesitate to declare her intentions.
“So at Elimination Chamber, I will win, and I will reclaim back my title from Jade Cargill.”
Stratton will have to survive a stacked field that includes Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Kiana James, Asuka, and Raquel Rodriguez. The winner earns a championship match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, setting up a potential rematch filled with unfinished business.
Stratton’s extended absence may have slowed her down temporarily, but she’s made it clear she hasn’t lost sight of the championship — or who she believes is responsible for taking it from her.
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