Summary

Tiffany Stratton says she wants a major role at SummerSlam 2026, and one possibility she raised is a night two main event against Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship.

Speaking in a new interview, Stratton said the Minnesota setting adds even more importance for her because SummerSlam is scheduled for her hometown. She also pointed to bigger long-term goals, saying she sees herself headlining WrestleMania one day.

The comments fit with the kind of upward trajectory Stratton described, as she noted the championship and career milestones she has already stacked up on the main roster. They also follow another recent interview in which she said she still has plenty of time left in WWE and wants a rematch with Trish Stratus.

Quote from Tiffany Stratton

"Of course I see that. I see myself main eventing WrestleMania one day. But yeah, SummerSlam is in Minnesota, my hometown. I'd love to be showcased in some way. Maybe it's against Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship main eventing night two. You'll have to wait and see."

What Stratton's SummerSlam goal could mean for WWE

By bringing up Rhea Ripley and the WWE Women's Championship specifically, Stratton framed SummerSlam 2026 as more than a hometown appearance. She framed it as a possible top-of-the-card moment.

Nothing has been announced, but the comment shows where Stratton sees herself in WWE's women's title picture. If WWE moves in that direction later this year, a Stratton vs. Ripley match would immediately stand out as one of the promotion's biggest possible women's matches for SummerSlam.

Sources

Tiffany Stratton on the Michael Fairman Channel