Tiffany Stratton vacates title & two things that can happen on WWE SmackDown this week

WWE SmackDown this week will have some interesting match segments

The October 31, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown is shaping up to be a crucial go-home show before Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME).

With several high-stakes matches already confirmed for the NBC special, this week’s blue brand broadcast will serve as the final opportunity to build anticipation and close storylines before the premium live event.

From shocking title developments to potential returns, fans can expect plenty of twists ahead of the weekend’s blockbuster show.

3. Tiffany Stratton vacates WWE title due to injury

Tiffany Stratton’s status as WWE Women’s Champion could be in serious jeopardy heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Last week on SmackDown, Jade Cargill shocked the WWE Universe when she brutally attacked her tag partner, stunningly turning heel. The assault left Stratton clutching her knee in agony, and WWE later confirmed that the champion’s injury was under medical evaluation.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING, @Jade_Cargill?! 😳 pic.twitter.com/aTIJn8Vheq

— WWE (@WWE) October 25, 2025

If reports are to be believed, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis might make a major announcement this Friday. There’s growing speculation that Aldis could force Stratton to vacate her title due to her storyline injury, setting the stage for Jade Cargill to be crowned as a dominant new heel champion.

Such a development would not only write Stratton off television for recovery but also give Cargill the spotlight she needs to solidify herself as one of WWE’s most dangerous women. With their scheduled title match still listed for SNME, the episode could deliver an emotional twist that changes the SmackDown women’s division in a major way.

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2. Nia Jax and Candice LeRae get back together

The women’s division might also see an unexpected reunion on SmackDown. Nia Jax is set to face Alexa Bliss in a featured singles match, and while Bliss has been on a strong run since returning, this bout could serve as the backdrop for another returning superstar.

Candice LeRae, who has reportedly been working backstage as a producer, might make her on-screen return to align with Jax. The two once shared a brief alliance before LeRae’s hiatus, and WWE could reignite that chemistry heading into SNME.

A surprise appearance from LeRae to assist Nia Jax in defeating Bliss could mark a turning point in the women’s tag team picture. It would also add depth to SmackDown’s female roster, which has been undergoing major storyline shifts in recent weeks. Expect the blue brand to use this opportunity to reintroduce LeRae to television and reignite interest in Jax’s push heading into the weekend event.

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1. Solo Sikoa answers Ilja Dragunov’s U.S. Title open challenge

Ilja Dragunov has brought a new level of intensity to the WWE United States Championship scene, continuing his open challenge streak each week. On the final SmackDown before SNME, his next challenger could be none other than Solo Sikoa.

Solo has unfinished business with the U.S. title after indirectly costing Sami Zayn the championship a few weeks ago. The Enforcer of The Bloodline has remained silent but menacing, and this could be his moment to re-enter the mid-card title picture.

If Sikoa steps up to Dragunov, fans are guaranteed a hard-hitting, physical clash. While a title change appears unlikely so soon after Ilja’s victory, the confrontation could spark a new feud leading into the winter months. This encounter might also serve as a reminder of Solo’s looming presence in WWE’s power structure, especially with The Bloodline’s storylines continuing to evolve.

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