Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, and Jade Cargill all target the champion
Summary
– Rhea Ripley was confronted by several challengers on SmackDown
– Charlotte Flair said she wants Ripley at SummerSlam
– Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill also made their title intentions clear
Rhea Ripley’s SmackDown title scene got crowded fast on June 5.
Charlotte Flair opened the segment by reminding everyone that Queen of the Ring is coming and that she still sees herself as the standard of the women’s division. She called herself a competitor, a queen, and a 14-time Women’s Champion before turning her attention to Ripley.
Charlotte admitted she has enjoyed standing alongside Ripley, but she made it clear that friendship will not stop her from chasing the championship. She said that when SummerSlam arrives, she expects to be standing across from Ripley because the champion still has what she wants.
Tiffany Stratton then entered the conversation and shifted the focus. She made it clear that she was not there for Charlotte, but for Ripley and the title.
Tiffany said she may already hold the United States Championship, but she wants Ripley’s championship next. She also took a shot at Charlotte, saying Flair put herself next in line instead of saving Ripley.
Charlotte fired back, telling Tiffany to stay out of grown folks’ business. The exchange showed that their Queen of the Ring paths could create even more tension before anyone gets to Ripley.
Jade Cargill then made her presence felt with a direct message of her own. She told Ripley to enjoy her title while she can because she is coming for what she believes belongs to her.
The segment made one thing clear: Ripley has no shortage of challengers. Charlotte wants a SummerSlam showdown, Tiffany wants another championship, and Jade is ready to step into the title picture immediately.
With Queen of the Ring approaching, the SmackDown women’s division now has multiple power players circling the same prize. Ripley may still be champion, but her path forward just became far more dangerous.
