Tiffany Stratton Details Scary Road Rage Incident
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WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton has revealed a shocking and violent story from her past that has never been publicly told before.
While appearing on Logan Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast, she detailed a road rage incident from her time in NXT that turned brutally physical and left her with permanent nerve damage.
The story is a stark reminder of the real-world dangers public figures can face. It also adds a new layer of legitimate toughness to her on-screen character.
A Violent Road Rage Incident
Stratton recalled an incident that occurred in a parking garage after an NXT show. She admitted to cutting someone off, which led to a verbal altercation that quickly escalated.
"I start talking s*** with the girlfriend and I push her... she pushes me back. We start f****** brawling," Stratton explained.
"And then she takes her long-a** nails, digs them in my braid, and gets me down on the ground. And this is where it takes a turn. The guy just f****** stomps right on my face."
Permanent Damage
The attack resulted in a broken facial bone. While that injury has since healed, Stratton revealed that she also suffered permanent nerve damage from the stomp, which has caused her to lose feeling in one of her teeth to this day.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Tiffany Stratton holds up her belt as she celebrates her victory over Charlotte Flair in their WWE Women's Championship match during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19,...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Tiffany Stratton holds up her belt as she celebrates her victory over Charlotte Flair in their WWE Women's Championship match during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More
The story, while shocking, is also perfectly in line with her on-screen persona. Her admission that she pulled over to confront the other driver because her "big balls come into play" is a classic example of her character's arrogance and confidence.
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"The Center Of The Universe"
Tiffany Stratton's on-screen character is that of a "Buff Barbie Doll" and the self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe." She portrays an arrogant, privileged, and athletically gifted champion who believes she is better than everyone else. This real-life story of her refusing to back down from a confrontation only adds to that established persona.
Her rise in WWE has been meteoric. A former gymnast, Stratton developed quickly in the WWE Performance Center and became a dominant NXT Women's Champion. Since moving to the main roster, her success has continued, and she is currently in the middle of a star-making reign as the WWE Women's Champion.
Stratus is coming off two massive title defenses, defeating the legendary Trish Stratus at Evolution 2025 and popular WWE Superstar Jade Cargill at SummerSlam 2025.
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