Fans believe THIS was the reason behind Tiffany Stratton's win at WWE Money in the Bank 2026

Fans question Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank win.

WWE’s Money in the Bank 2026 produced many memorable performances. Oba Femi, LA Knight, Bron Breakker, Lash Legend, and Stephanie Vaquer earned much praise for their performances, but some matches had controversial outcomes, which irked many fans.

Tiffany Stratton’s victory was one such victory, as many fans showed their dissatisfaction on WWE’s official highlight videos. Her second Women’s Money in the Bank victory has sparked debate among WWE fans, with some pointing towards her close friendship with popular Twitch streamer Cinna as a possible factor behind the booking decision.

Tiffany Stratton’s friendship with popular Twitch streamer Cinna under the spotlight

Cinna, whose real name is Brittany Lynn Watts, has built a substantial online following, with more than 1.4 million followers on Twitch. Her growing association with WWE personalities has also helped bring wrestling content to a wider streaming audience. Stratton has appeared on Cinna’s livestreams, and the two have developed a visible friendship outside the ring.

Their connection was particularly noticeable during Money in the Bank. While competing in the women’s ladder match, Stratton briefly called out to Cinna for help before attempting a dangerous dive from the ladder. Cinna encouraged her, and Stratton eventually recovered from the frightening landing to continue the contest and win the briefcase.

Cinna later celebrated backstage with the newly crowned Ms. Money in the Bank, giving fans another glimpse of their relationship. These moments have fueled speculation that WWE could be looking to capitalise on Stratton’s growing presence in online streaming culture.

Some fans believe the association could help WWE reach audiences beyond its traditional wrestling fanbase. However, the suggestion that her friendship with Cinna directly contributed to her victory remains a theory, not an established fact.

What could be WWE’s creative plan for Tiffany Stratton?

There may also be a straightforward storyline explanation for Stratton’s victory. For starters, WWE could be preparing to turn her heel again, potentially setting up a betrayal of her on-screen best friend, Chelsea Green, who holds the WWE Women’s Championship. Stratton’s briefcase would give her a ready-made opportunity to challenge Green and create tension between the two.

Another possibility is that WWE wanted an established star to win rather than immediately elevating one of the younger competitors. Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Lola Vice and Jacy Jayne all had opportunities to make an impression in the ladder match, but Stratton’s experience as a former champion made her a familiar choice.

With her 301-day title reign coming to an end that November, Stratton went on to win the Women’s US Championship this past April, which she held for 112 days before losing the gold to Jacy Jayne in August.

The result also creates an element of unpredictability, as many fans expected Perez to win. Stratton’s second briefcase victory gives WWE several creative directions, whether that means a championship cash-in, a heel turn, or a rivalry with Green.

For now, neither WWE nor Stratton has indicated that her friendship with Cinna played a role in the result. The theory remains an interesting talking point among fans, while the company’s actual creative reasoning has not been confirmed.

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