The injured champion stepped in after Nia Jax attacked Stratton following Lash Legend’s victory
Summary
– Chelsea Green came to Tiffany Stratton’s aid after a post-match attack
– Lash Legend defeated Stratton with the Lash Extension before Nia Jax struck
– Green appeared with a kendo stick despite not being medically cleared
Chelsea Green came to Tiffany Stratton’s aid during the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown after Nia Jax attacked Stratton following her match against Lash Legend. Green appeared with a kendo stick despite commentary noting that she had not been medically cleared to compete.
Stratton battled Legend while dealing with apparent pain in her ribs and managed to fight back after Legend controlled portions of the match. Stratton attempted several counters and nearly created an opening to finish the match, but Legend eventually connected with the Lash Extension and scored the pinfall victory.
The action continued after the bell when Jax delivered a leg drop to Stratton. Commentary described the attack as a message from the Irresistible Forces to anyone who interfered with their business.
Green’s entrance music then played, and the Women’s WWE Champion appeared carrying a kendo stick. Commentary emphasized that Green was still dealing with a broken orbital bone and was not medically cleared, but she came out to help Stratton anyway.
The moment also returned a favor from the previous week. Commentary noted that Stratton had helped Green seven days earlier and took damage while doing so, giving Green a reason to come to her aid when Jax and Legend targeted her after the match.
Green may not currently be cleared to wrestle, but her decision to get involved showed that her connection with Stratton continues to develop as their issues with Jax and Legend grow.
