Nia Jax vs Naomi
The challenger quickly launches into the attack as soon as she hears the bell, apparently focusing on attacking the champion’s legs. Nia Jax does not despair at her rival’s impetus, and responds by attacking with a couple of strikes. Naomi knocks her opponent into the corner, but is unable to maintain dominance as she is sent crashing to the canvas. Candice LeRae is close to the action, watching as Nia prevents Naomi from flying by intercepting her with a “Headbutt.”
Back on the ring, Nia Jax takes down the challenger with a powerful “Uranage” ; the count stays at two. Naomi desperately hits from the canvas, for which she receives an “Elbow Drop”; Nia remains in control on WWE SmackDown ( January 3, 2025 ). “The Irresistible Force” neutralizes Naomi with a “Sleeper”, while Naomi receives the support of the WWE Universe to react, as well as Bianca Belair , who is also at ringside. However, Jax sends Naomi into the corner to attack her against the post, although it is not enough to declare victory.
Naomi reacts when she knocks her opponent off the corner to attack her with a Split Leg Moonsault; the cover doesn’t progress. The champion gets to her feet, but only to hit the post; Naomi takes advantage of the moment to attack Nia against the ropes and then connects with a Suicide Dive. The challenger returns to the ring hot to attack with an Enzuigiri… followed by a SAMOAN DROP; Naomi counts to two! Naomi prepares a final attack, but Nia hits her to leave her hanging in the corner to connect with a Hip Attack; immediately after, Jax applies a Leg Drop on The Glow against the corner, but the count doesn’t reach three!
The challenger avoids Nia Jax’s ascent to attack with a “Tornado DDT”; she counts to two. Bianca Belair can’t believe it. Naomi has survived, but she can’t tip the scales in her favor. Naomi resumes the fight with a “Heat Seeker” on Nia Jax; another count to two! Nothing works for the challenger who is leaving everything in the ring. Both get to their feet to exchange bullets in impressive fashion. After attacking Nia Jax with a “Crucifix Bomb”, Naomi catches her rival in a submission hold. This causes Candice LeRae to cause a distraction, causing Bianca Belair to attack her at ringside. Nia Jax escapes the punishment of “The Glow” to attack Bianca against the steel steps.
Tiffany Stratton enters the scene to cash in her Money In The Bank Briefcase
Back in the ring, NAOMI KICKS NIA JAX OFF THE TOP OF THE CORNER. Both contestants are down on the mat, which gives way to TIFFANY STRATTON appearing with a referee intending to cash in her Money In The Bank Briefcase . Tiffany stops at ringside, sending the referee into the barricade, while Candice LeRae distracts the original referee, Jessika Carr. Tiffany Stratton knocks out Naomi with her MiTB Briefcase , allowing Nia Jax to finish off “The Glow” with an “Anihilator.” NIA JAX RETAINS THE WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!
Nia Jax celebrates her victory in the corner… WHICH TIFFANY STRATTON TAKES THE ADVANTAGE OF TO ATTACK HER FROM BEHIND WITH HER BRIEFCASE. Stratton gets rid of Candice LeRae by sending her into the post, while Bianca Belair unleashes her frustration by attacking Nia Jax with a “KOD” without realizing what had happened. Tiffany takes Bianca out of the ring to send her into the commentary table AND CASHES IN HER MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE. TIFFY’S “PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER” ON NIA JAX!! TIFFANY STRATTON IS THE NEW WWE CHAMPION!!