In a dramatic and bloody twist on WWE SmackDown , Nia Jax walked out not only without the championship she had set her eyes on, but also with a gruesome facial injury that stunned fans and fellow superstars alike. The high-stakes WWE Women’s Championship bout between Jax and reigning champion Tiffany Stratton took a dangerous turn on Friday night in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The match, built on months of growing tension, saw the 40-year-old powerhouse aiming to reclaim the title Stratton had snatched from her earlier this year. But the contest's climax shocked viewers, as Jax suffered a legitimate cut to the face following a botched steel chair spot that left her bloodied and visibly shaken.
High drama on SmackDown as injury overshadows the matchAs the referee was briefly distracted, Jax attempted to use a steel chair to gain the upper hand. But Stratton, quick to react, launched a dropkick that sent the chair crashing into Jax’s face. The impact opened a deep gash above her eye and shifted the momentum immediately. Stratton capitalized, pinning her challenger moments later to retain the title.
Post-show, Jax took to Instagram to reveal the extent of the injury, sharing photos of her bloodied face with the caption: “Nobody makes me bleed my own blood!” Several other WWE stars reacted to the post including NXT star Kelani Jordan - ‘You look good tho!’
What made the moment even more intense was the unexpected interference mid-match. Naomi stormed down the ramp, appearing to target Stratton, only to be intercepted by Jade Cargill. The two fought their way out of the arena, leaving Jax and Stratton to battle it out in the ring.
Speculation among fans initially questioned whether the chair shot was part of the script. However, reports confirm that the injury was unintentional, and Jax’s cut was the result of a legitimate mishap during the high-risk maneuver.
This marks another chapter in the rivalry that began when Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on January 3 to dethrone Jax. Despite the setback, Jax became the first woman to kick out of Stratton’s “Prettiest Moonsault Ever,” a feat that briefly gave her the upper hand before the controversial finish.
With Stratton’s reign intact and the animosity only deepening, all eyes now turn to how Jax will respond - and when the next explosive chapter between the two will unfold on WWE television.
The match, built on months of growing tension, saw the 40-year-old powerhouse aiming to reclaim the title Stratton had snatched from her earlier this year. But the contest's climax shocked viewers, as Jax suffered a legitimate cut to the face following a botched steel chair spot that left her bloodied and visibly shaken.
High drama on SmackDown as injury overshadows the matchAs the referee was briefly distracted, Jax attempted to use a steel chair to gain the upper hand. But Stratton, quick to react, launched a dropkick that sent the chair crashing into Jax’s face. The impact opened a deep gash above her eye and shifted the momentum immediately. Stratton capitalized, pinning her challenger moments later to retain the title.
Nia Jax’s face literally exploded!#WWE #SmackDown
— Ten Count Media - Steve Fall (@TenCountSteve) May 17, 2025
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Post-show, Jax took to Instagram to reveal the extent of the injury, sharing photos of her bloodied face with the caption: “Nobody makes me bleed my own blood!” Several other WWE stars reacted to the post including NXT star Kelani Jordan - ‘You look good tho!’
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What made the moment even more intense was the unexpected interference mid-match. Naomi stormed down the ramp, appearing to target Stratton, only to be intercepted by Jade Cargill. The two fought their way out of the arena, leaving Jax and Stratton to battle it out in the ring.
Speculation among fans initially questioned whether the chair shot was part of the script. However, reports confirm that the injury was unintentional, and Jax’s cut was the result of a legitimate mishap during the high-risk maneuver.
This marks another chapter in the rivalry that began when Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on January 3 to dethrone Jax. Despite the setback, Jax became the first woman to kick out of Stratton’s “Prettiest Moonsault Ever,” a feat that briefly gave her the upper hand before the controversial finish.
With Stratton’s reign intact and the animosity only deepening, all eyes now turn to how Jax will respond - and when the next explosive chapter between the two will unfold on WWE television.
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