WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match Botch Sparks Fan Backlash

The recent WWE SmackDown main event featuring Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, and Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship ended with a notable botch involving referee Daphanie LaShaunn's pinfall count. The confusion arose when the referee stopped counting at two despite Nia Jax not kicking out, leading to fan frustration and criticism on social media. Legendary referee Charles Robinson and wrestling insiders attributed the mishap primarily to wrestler miscommunication, particularly Nia Jax's delayed kickout, rather than the referee's error. The match also included Jade Cargill suffering a head cut and receiving ringside medical attention after a Samoan Drop onto the steel steps. WWE creative had to improvise the finish on the fly, resulting in Stratton hitting her finishing move, the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, to secure the win and retain her title. Post-match, WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer confronted Stratton, setting up a potential future title showdown.