Tiffany Stratton may have set her sights on WWE Women’s Champion Bayley after winning the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase, but she should also keep an eye on her six. During a match between Stratton and Michin on Friday’s “WWE SmackDown,” Bayley took the opportunity to sabotage Stratton’s momentum. Not only did Bayley manage to destroy Stratton’s coveted briefcase, but she also provided enough of a distraction for Michin to secure a roll-up victory.
The Pre-Match Tension
The night’s drama began earlier on “SmackDown” with a tense sit-down interview between Bayley and her WWE SummerSlam challenger Nia Jax. In recent weeks, Jax and Stratton have formed a loose alliance, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their interactions. Jax accompanied Stratton to the ring for her match against Michin, providing moral support and an added sense of security for Stratton’s newly-won briefcase.
Bayley’s Surprise Attack
Stratton entrusted Jax with the briefcase before the bell rang, confident in her ally’s ability to safeguard her prize. However, the unexpected arrival of Bayley from the timekeeper’s area caught everyone off guard. Jax immediately charged at Bayley with the briefcase, but Bayley countered and sent Jax tumbling over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area. With Jax momentarily incapacitated, Bayley seized the briefcase.
The Destruction of the Briefcase
The chaos continued as Jax tried to grab Bayley from behind, only to be struck with the briefcase herself. Bayley then proceeded to smash the briefcase into the edge of the announcer’s table, ignoring Stratton’s desperate pleas to stop. The champion’s relentless assault continued as she slammed the briefcase into the steel steps and stomped on it repeatedly. Meanwhile, a distraught Stratton’s focus wavered, providing Michin the perfect opportunity to roll her up from behind and secure her first-ever singles win on “SmackDown.”
Aftermath and Future Implications
The fallout from this incident is set to spill over into next week’s “SmackDown,” which was also taped on Friday night. Reports indicate that Stratton and Jax will team up to face Bayley and Michin in a tag team match. This match will undoubtedly add more fuel to the already blazing fire between these competitors.
In the meantime, Stratton might take this opportunity to give the MITB briefcase a makeover, a possibility she hinted at after her victory at WWE Money in the Bank. With her briefcase now in shambles, Stratton’s resolve will be tested as she navigates her path towards the Women’s Championship.
Stephen’s Insight
This latest development on “WWE SmackDown” underscores the volatile and unpredictable nature of the women’s division. Bayley’s ruthless destruction of Stratton’s briefcase not only showcases her cunning and relentless pursuit of dominance but also highlights the ever-present danger and intrigue that defines WWE programming. As tensions continue to rise, the upcoming tag team match promises to deliver high-stakes action and potentially shift the power dynamics within the women’s division.
