WWE Smackdown Highlights: Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus Clash Ahead of Evolution

WWE Smackdown: Exciting Build-Up to Evolution

The July 11 episode of WWE Smackdown took place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, setting the stage for the upcoming Evolution premium live event. The WWE Women’s Champion was present, alongside her Hall of Fame rival, making a significant impact during the show.

In the latest episode, Tiffany Stratton, the Women’s Champion, faced off against Trish Stratus in the ring ahead of their title match at Evolution. When Wade Barrett inquired about her choice of opponent, Tiffany confidently stated that she had already triumphed over notable competitors like Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Bayley during her title reign.

Tiffany expressed her determination to defeat Trish, whom she considers the greatest of all time, to solidify her own legacy. In response, Trish reminded Tiffany of her contributions to the women's division, emphasizing her ongoing presence in the industry.

Tiffany acknowledged Trish's influence, mentioning that she had watched her matches on VHS, which led to a playful jab about Trish's age. Trish retorted by questioning where Tiffany learned about VHS, humorously suggesting TikTok. The segment concluded with Trish promising to deliver 'Stratusfaction,' a hallmark of her 25-year career as an 8-time Women’s Champion. Meanwhile, Naomi appeared on the ramp with her Money in the Bank briefcase, only to be attacked by Jade Cargill.

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WWE Smackdown: Sol Ruca's Main Roster Debut

In another highlight from WWE Smackdown, Alexa Bliss emerged victorious against WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Roxanne Perez, NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca, and Kairi Sane in a Fatal-4-Way Match. This marked Sol Ruca's debut on the main roster, although she was unable to secure a win.

During the match, Ruca executed her dual Sol Snatcher on her opponents, but the action soon spilled outside the ring, involving Zaria and Raquel Rodriguez. Sane briefly took Ruca out of the equation and attempted her InSane Elbow, but Alexa Bliss countered effectively with her knees and ultimately secured the victory with a Sister Abigail DDT.