WWE Partnership on the Rocks After Tense Backstage Segment on SmackDown

A once-promising alliance in WWE seems to be nearing its end after a heated backstage confrontation on the September 27 episode of SmackDown. The tension between WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Money in the Bank holder Tiffany Stratton boiled over in a segment that may signal the collapse of their partnership.

On last week’s SmackDown, Jax and Stratton teamed up in a tornado tag match against Bayley and Naomi. The stakes were high, as a win would have prevented either opponent from earning a title shot at Bad Blood 2024 on October 5. Unfortunately for the champions, Bayley and Naomi secured the victory, meaning one of them will now face Jax for the WWE Women’s Championship at the upcoming event.

Backstage on tonight’s SmackDown, Jax blamed Stratton for the loss, grabbing her by the throat in a shocking moment of frustration before releasing her and sarcastically stating, “Now we can be friends again.” This move was seen by many as the beginning of the end for the duo’s partnership, which had always been expected to dissolve, particularly with Stratton holding the Money in the Bank contract—a guaranteed shot at Jax’s title.

The simmering tension between the two has long pointed to an inevitable split, with Stratton likely to cash in her contract at a strategic moment, possibly at Bad Blood itself. The development tonight further suggests that the end of their alliance is near, adding more intrigue to the upcoming pay-per-view.

Meanwhile, Pretty Deadly, who had recently aligned themselves with Jax and Stratton, have been absent from television for a couple of weeks due to positive personal reasons, leaving the future of this budding faction uncertain.

The situation between Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton seems to be rapidly deteriorating, and all eyes will be on how their partnership unfolds as we approach Bad Blood 2024. With Stratton holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, it’s only a matter of time before the balance of power shifts.

What do you think will happen next between Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton? Will Stratton cash in her Money in the Bank contract sooner than expected? Share your thoughts in the comments below!