Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41, but the victory didn’t come without consequence. The 25-year-old champion emerged victorious after a hard-fought bout against Charlotte Flair, exiting the ring with visible injuries—including a swollen forehead and a missing tooth—underscoring the intensity of the contest.
The exact moment Stratton sustained her injuries wasn’t pinpointed during the match, though many speculated that Flair’s knee brace might have caused the damage during a few rough exchanges. Regardless, Stratton’s condition after the bell spoke volumes about the physical stakes of the encounter.
This match marked Stratton’s WrestleMania debut and a high-pressure attempt by Flair to capture her 15th world title. Personal tension between the two added extra heat, especially after Stratton made a pointed remark about Flair’s recent divorce during a promo. Flair fired back with a comment alluding to Ludwig Kaiser, which stirred buzz across social media.
Kaiser later responded, stating he had no idea about the segment when it aired. “I was overseas at the time—time zones had me waking up to a phone full of messages,” he said, while praising the energy surrounding the event.
Stratton sealed the win with her trademark “Prettiest Moonsault Ever,” solidifying her place at the top of the division. Despite the bruises, her resilience and determination were widely applauded, proving she’s more than capable of thriving on WWE’s biggest stage.