Tag: Tiffany Stratton

WWE’s Tiffany Stratton Eyes Bodybuilding Return While Marching Toward WrestleMania 42

Tiffany Stratton isn’t just setting her sights on WrestleMania 42 — she’s also stepping back onto a bodybuilding stage.

The former WWE Women’s Champion recently revealed on TikTok that she is nine weeks away from competing in her second-ever bodybuilding competition. For Stratton, it’s more than just a side project — it’s a return to a passion she once had to put on hold when her WWE journey began.

In the video, Stratton shared that she originally fell in love with bodybuilding before signing with WWE in 2021. At the time, balancing the two physically demanding careers simply wasn’t realistic. Now, however, she believes she’s in a place where she can manage both the grind of sports entertainment and the discipline required for competitive bodybuilding.

Stratton invited fans to follow along as she documented part of her prep, detailing a shoulder-and-triceps “push day” workout along with some post-lift cardio. If nothing else, it’s a reminder that even by WWE standards, Stratton’s commitment to conditioning remains on another level.

Before entering the squared circle, Stratton built an impressive athletic résumé. She spent years as a gymnast, developing the explosiveness and agility that have become staples of her in-ring style. According to her former trainer Greg Gagne, she also excelled in bodybuilding and even set a record in her weightlifting class. Ultimately, she paused both gymnastics and bodybuilding to focus entirely on professional wrestling — a decision that quickly paid off with championship gold in WWE.

Now, as she prepares for a return to the bodybuilding stage, Stratton is also gearing up for one of the most dangerous matches on the WWE calendar.

She is currently confirmed for the upcoming Women’s Elimination Chamber match, where Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Rhea Ripley have already been announced as opponents. The winner will punch their ticket to WrestleMania 42 and challenge for a world title on April 18 and 19.

With a high-stakes Chamber match looming and a bodybuilding competition just over two months away, Stratton is proving she’s more than capable of handling pressure — both under the bright lights of WWE and on the judging stage.

If she manages to peak at the right time in both arenas, 2026 could be another defining year for one of WWE’s most athletically gifted stars.

Tiffany Stratton’s WWE Absence Reportedly Due to Legitimate Injury

Fans waiting for “Tiffy Time” to kick off 2026 are going to have to hang tight a little longer. Tiffany Stratton has been noticeably missing from WWE television in recent weeks, and new reports indicate her absence isn’t storyline-related after all.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Stratton is currently sidelined with a legitimate injury. While specifics about the nature or severity of the injury haven’t been made public, her most recent televised match featured a knee injury angle against Jade Cargill. That storyline is now believed to be rooted in real-life issues, suggesting WWE creatively leaned into an existing problem rather than inventing one.

Earlier speculation had pointed in a different direction. A previous report from PWMania claimed Stratton’s time off could have been a deliberate creative move. Paul “Triple H” Levesque has been known to temporarily pull talent from TV to allow fan demand to build, often leading to louder reactions and renewed momentum upon their return. It’s a tactic that has worked well for several top stars over the years.

However, the confirmation of an actual injury reframes that narrative. Stratton had been heavily featured throughout 2025 and was one of the most consistently protected names on the women’s roster. At just 25 years old, she’s already held championship gold and delivered multiple standout performances, firmly establishing herself as a centerpiece of WWE’s women’s division.

There’s currently no word on when Stratton might be cleared to return, but expectations are that her comeback will be met with a strong crowd response whenever it happens. WWE often uses time away to reset characters or adjust creative plans, and Stratton could easily benefit from either approach once she’s healthy.

For now, fans will have to wait — but when Tiffany Stratton does make her return, it’s likely to be a big moment.

Becky Lynch Appears On WWE NXT, Will Face Tiffany Stratton Next Week

Becky Lynch is coming to the WWE NXT brand next week to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women’s Championship.

On this week’s episode of WWE NXT, Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her NXT Women’s Title against Kiana James in the opening match.

Following Stratton’s win, Becky Lynch appeared on the TitanTron and congratulated Stratton on her win. Becky then went on to tell Tiffany that she’d see her next week in the main event with the NXT Women’s Championship on the line.