Tiffany Stratton's Rapid Ascent in WWE: A Journey from Gymnastics to Champion

Tiffany Stratton's Impressive WWE Journey

Tiffany Stratton has quickly risen to fame in WWE since her debut on the main roster last year. At just 25 years old, she has established herself as a key figure in the women's division, despite lacking prior experience in professional wrestling. Her achievements are particularly significant for her trainer, former WWE Superstar Mr. Kennedy.

In a recent interview on Insight with Chris Vin Vliet, Kennedy shared insights into Stratton's remarkable progress since joining WWE. He operates a wrestling school where she developed her skills, and he believes she is the standout talent to emerge from his training program.

“We’ve had some successes [at his wrestling school]. Tiffany Stratton being probably the biggest name right now,” Kennedy stated. “We’ve had some other ones come through, and I think we have some that have all the potential in the world. They just need reps.”

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Tiffany Stratton's Meteoric Rise in WWE

Before her wrestling career, Tiffany Stratton was a gymnast who drew inspiration from watching Charlotte Flair, her future opponent at WrestleMania. After joining Kennedy's training program, she quickly mastered wrestling techniques. Her transition to WWE marked a significant elevation in her career, culminating in her winning a women's title within a year of her main roster debut.

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Earlier this year, Stratton achieved a major milestone by defeating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41, securing her position as the WWE Women's Champion. This victory took place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, during Night One of the event, where she successfully defended her title against the winner of the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble.

Stratton's reign as the WWE Women’s Champion continues as she prepares for her next challenger, who holds the 2025 women’s Money in the Bank contract. Prior to her main roster success, she also claimed the NXT Women’s Championship in 2023.