New Challenger for Tiffany Stratton for WWE Women's Championship Announced

Nia Jax earned a WWE Women’s Championship match by defeating Jade Cargill on May 9 SmackDown after Naomi interfered, attacking champion Tiffany Stratton.
The victory sets up Jax’s first title opportunity since Stratton became champion, though the match date remains unannounced.
The result advances multiple storylines, including Jax’s title pursuit, Stratton’s reign, and the ongoing Cargill-Naomi feud.

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Nia Jax punched her ticket to a WWE Women’s Championship opportunity on the May 9 SmackDown through controversial means, capitalizing on Naomi’s interference during her pivotal match against Jade Cargill. The powerhouse secured victory with her devastating AnNiahilator finisher after Naomi attacked watching champion Tiffany Stratton at ringside, breaking Cargill’s focus at the critical moment.

The win positions Jax for her first title opportunity since Stratton captured the championship, though WWE has yet to announce when the championship bout will occur. The match’s outcome continues several intertwined storylines – Jax’s relentless pursuit of gold, Stratton’s target-laden reign, and the escalating Cargill-Naomi feud that indirectly decided this #1 contender’s match.

This championship pathway marks Jax’s latest push since returning to WWE in 2023, having previously challenged for the title at major events like Elimination Chamber.