Booker T Reacts: WWE SmackDown Women’s Title Match Disappointment
Controversial Finish Mars Tiffany Stratton‘s Championship Defence at WWE Fastlane
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A chaotic pinfall sequence and a visible injury overshadowed Tiffany stratton’s accomplished defense of her WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax at the Fastlane premium live event on October 5, 2024.
Botched Finish and Referee Confusion
The match concluded with critically important controversy. The referee appeared to prematurely halt a pin attempt on Nia Jax, who seemingly did not kick out, creating a prolonged and awkward pause before Stratton executed a moonsault and secured the pin for the second time. The finish drew immediate criticism from fans and wrestling commentators.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T addressed the situation directly, acknowledging the errors. “Was it a botch? Heck yeah, it was a botch. Was it a miscommunication? Was it a screw up? Whatever term you wanna put on it – yes, it was,” he stated, according to wrestlingnews.co.
Booker T likened the incident to a flaw in a live performance. “But one thing I do feel about that kind of stuff – that can’t happen on live television. If I went to go and see Hamilton, and they were going home, and the guy slipped on his butt and he forgot his lines, I think I would be pretty upset about that too… They went out there, and it wasn’t a good night. It wasn’t a good night at all.”
Jade Cargill’s Injury
Adding to the match’s difficulties,Jade Cargill sustained a visible cut after colliding with the steel steps during the contest. The injury required medical attention and further detracted from the overall presentation of the championship bout.
Match Outcome and Aftermath
Despite the controversial finish and Cargill’s injury,Tiffany stratton officially retained her WWE Women’s Championship. The win continues Stratton’s reign, which began on , at SummerSlam where she defeated Becky Lynch.