Report: Tiffany Stratton not medically cleared to compete at WWE NXT Homecoming following last week's attack

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Published at :September 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Modified at :September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM

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The special episode of WWE NXT will emanate from Florida!

On last week’s WWE NXT, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, along with Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer, confronted Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx). This led to a six-woman tag team match announcement for next week’s NXT Homecoming.

The September 16 special episode of NXT Homecoming is set to air live from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. The show will feature multiple stars from the main roster, which has created a lot of buzz among fans.

However, ahead of the show, General Manager Ava has provided a devastating update, which has caused some changes in the six-woman tag team match.

Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared following SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton WWE SmackDown WWE NXT — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 02: Tiffany Stratton makes her entrance before her match against Jade Cargill during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 02, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NXT General Manager Ava made a major update to the card for the upcoming NXT Homecoming event. In a post on X, Ava confirmed that Tiffany Stratton was not medically cleared to compete following her recent WWE Women’s Championship match against Jade Cargill on SmackDown.

As a result, Stratton was removed from her scheduled six-woman tag team match. Former NXT Women’s Champion, Lyra Valkyria, will replace Stratton in the match, a change officially announced by the GM.

“After her WWE Women’s Championship Match on SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete at Homecoming. As a result, former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria will be taking her place in the six-woman tag team match against Fatal Influence.” The GM revealed.

After her WWE Women’s Championship Match on SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete at Homecoming. As a result, former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria will be taking her place in the six-woman tag team match against Fatal Influence.
— A V A (@avawwe_) September 15, 2025

As mentioned, Stratton’s latest match was a title bout against Jade Cargill on last Friday’s episode of SmackDown, where Nia Jax attacked her after the match. The details and extent of the injury she suffered during that match have not been revealed.

Tiffany Stratton is reportedly injured after she "did not get cleared after SmackDown." "Lyra is replacing Tiffany because Tiffany apparently did not get cleared after SmackDown, and the most likely spot was a moonsault off the post in the championship match with Jade Cargill… pic.twitter.com/xWcU6ci72H
— Cultaholic Wrestling (@Cultaholic) September 16, 2025

Bryan Alvarez mentioned on Wrestling Observer Live that Tiffany Stratton seems to be fine, but after a tough moonsault to the floor on SmackDown, WWE feared she might be placed in concussion protocol.

Announced matches & segments for WWE NXT Homecoming (September 16, 2025)

Rhea Ripley WWE RAW Evolution WWE NXT — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 30: Rhea Ripley makes her entrance during Monday Night RAW at PPG PAINTS Arena on June 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images)

Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Tatum Paxley & Izzi Dame – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match
Ethan Page vs Tyler Breeze – NXT North American Championship match
#DIY (Tomasso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes
Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria & Rhea Ripley vs Fatal Influence
Grayson Waller Effect with guests Oba Femi & Ricky Saints

When and where will NXT Homecoming take place?

The September 16 special episode of NXT Homecoming is set to air live from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

Will the show also feature appearances from main roster stars?

Yes, multiple big names from the main roster, including Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes, and Stephanie Vaquer, among others, are set for an appearance on the show.

Is Tiffany Stratton not cleared medically to compete?

Yes, Tiffany Stratton is not medically cleared to compete following her recent WWE Women’s Championship match on SmackDown. She will be replaced by Lyra Valkyria in the match.

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