The promo segment involving WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Royal Rumble 2025 winner Charlotte Flair on last night’s SmackDown has become a significant talking point among the WWE women’s roster.
According to sources speaking with Fightful Select, it’s widely believed that the promo deviated from its intended script, although no one directly involved has confirmed this. The segment, credited to writer Devyn Prieto, has led many, including staff and talent, to speculate that it went off course.
There’s a sense that Tiffany Stratton’s actions were a response to Charlotte Flair’s perceived dominance in a previous side-by-side interview segment. Reports suggest that Charlotte Flair is known for altering promos and in-ring segments, and that Stratton felt compelled to assert herself.
Backstage reactions varied. Some felt Stratton’s actions were necessary, while others viewed them as risky, given Charlotte Flair’s stature. It’s also reported that Charlotte herself was not pleased with how the segment unfolded.
Despite the tension, some within WWE believe the situation presents an opportunity for a compelling storyline. The crowd’s reaction to the exchange was notably strong, with audible surprise from the audience.
After the show went off the air, Ludwig Kaiser tagged Charlotte in his tweet, which was an old WWF video of Shawn Michaels saying:
“Please, do not flatter yourself.”
. @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/4yDCw1Cnux
— 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 (@wwe_kaiser) April 5, 2025
Today is Charlotte’s 39th birthday, and her ex-husband Andrade showed support by wishing her Happy Birthday. Here’s what the former United States Champion tweeted:
“Feliz cumpleaños @MsCharlotteWWE
I wish you the best today and always!
You are an incredible woman!”
Feliz cumpleaños @MsCharlotteWWE
I wish you the best today and always!
You are an incredible woman! 🫅🎉🎂🥳— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) April 5, 2025
Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women’s Championship will take place on Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 on April 19.
Speaking of SmackDown, below is the card for next week’s episode:
– Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear
– Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest will come face-to-face
– Gauntlet Tag Team Match (winners will face Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41):
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Bayley & Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark vs. Michin & B-Fab vs. Piper Niven & Alba Fyre vs. Natalya & Maxxine Dupri
– Rey Fenix vs. Berto
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