The stars of WWE take a risk every time they step into the ring as they are constantly putting their bodies on the line. During last week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill and Stratton ultimately picked up the victory.
Following SmackDown there was some concern among fans regarding Stratton’s condition after she did a moonsault off the top rope to the outside. Stratton’s landing was rough, and it looked like she may have hit her head on the floor.
Now NXT General Manager Ava has confirmed that Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete. Ava announced that Tiffany Stratton has been pulled from her scheduled match at NXT Homecoming, and Lyra Valkyria will be taking her place in the six woman tag team match against Fatal Influence.
“After her WWE Women’s Championship Match on SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete at Homecoming. As a result, former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria will be taking her place in the six-woman tag team match against Fatal Influence.”
After her WWE Women’s Championship Match on SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete at Homecoming. As a result, former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria will be taking her place in the six-woman tag team match against Fatal Influence.
— A V A (@avawwe_) September 15, 2025
Originally Tiffany Stratton was set to team up with Stephanie Vaquer and Rhea Ripley to face off against Fatal Influence, but obviously that won’t be happening now. At this point it’s not clear when Stratton could be cleared to return to the ring.
Stay tuned for updates.