Tiffany Stratton is currently enjoying a dominant reign as WWE Women’s Champion, having held the title for 268 days as of this writing. Stratton secured the championship on January 3rd, successfully cashing in her Money in the Bank contract against Nia Jax. Her undefeated streak throughout 2025 has sparked debate among fans regarding when-and how-her time at the top will end.

Stratton’s Championship Defenses

The Champion has consistently overcome every competitor presented to her.notable victories include defeating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41, a match marked by a contentious and personal storyline, and a first defense against Bayley shortly after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract.Stratton also triumphed over WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus at Evolution. Recurring challengers such as Jade Cargill and Nia Jax have repeatedly fallen short, most recently in a triple threat match on “WWE SmackDown.”

Current wrestling trends suggest WWE is deliberately delaying a title change for Cargill. recent reports from WrestlingInc highlight that a potential victory for Cargill at SummerSlam was considered but ultimately shelved.Meanwhile, Jax’s attempts to regain the title have also been unsuccessful, and cargill may have sustained an injury, including a severe forehead laceration, during their most recent encounter.

Possible Contenders and the current Landscape

With several top performers currently occupied with other storylines-such as Flair and Alexa bliss focusing on tag team competition-and limited new talent emerging from “WWE NXT,” the question arises: who is poised to dethrone Stratton? The current climate presents unique challenges and opportunities for potential challengers.

Bianca Belair’s Potential Return

Many observers believe that WWE is strategically awaiting the return of Bianca Belair, who has been sidelined since WrestleMania 41 due to a complex finger injury. Belair fractured her finger in multiple places during the triple threat match against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. Even though she appeared as a special guest referee for a match at Evolution, her return to in-ring competition remains uncertain.

Belair’s previous reign as WWE Women’s champion lasted an impressive 419 days. Her return is widely anticipated and would create a natural and compelling storyline with Stratton, potentially setting the stage for a significant title change. Analysts suggest she is the most likely candidate to end Stratton’s undefeated run.

The Case for Giulia

However,some argue that Giulia,the current Women’s United States Champion,deserves a shot at the top title. Critics contend that WWE has underutilized Giulia as she won the championship in June, with limited defenses against relatively minor opponents. A victory over Stratton would not only elevate Giulia’s status but also provide a much-needed boost to the Women’s United States Championship.

A potential scenario could involve Kiana James turning on Giulia, costing her the Women’s US title, allowing Giulia to then challenge and defeat Stratton for the WWE women’s championship.

Contender Pros Cons
Bianca Belair Proven Main Eventer, Strong Fan Base, Compelling Storyline potential Injury Recovery Timeline Uncertain
Jade Cargill Highly Marketed, Untapped Potential Lack of Clear Direction, Recent Losses
Giulia Underrated Talent, Opportunity to Elevate US Title Currently Underutilized, Needs storyline Momentum

Did You No? Tiffany Stratton’s current reign of 268 days places her among the longer-reigning WWE Women’s Champions of the past decade.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Bianca Belair’s recovery progress, as her return is likely to substantially impact the WWE Women’s Championship picture.