Tiffany Stratton shares apology 

Tiffany Stratton hasn't been seen on WWE TV for more than a month after she was defeated at Saturday Night's Main Event for her WWE Women's Championship.

Stratton held the title for almost a full calendar year before Jade Cargill took her title away. The former champion has since been AWOL and recently shared an update apologising for being absent.

Stratton has been missed on the SmackDown brand, but it seems that there are some stars who have missed her more than others, with Nia Jax commenting on how much she misses her former friend.

In her absence, Cargill has changed the Women's Division and has made it clear that she is now the woman to beat.

When will Tiffany Stratton return to WWE?

Tiffany Stratton has been away from WWE because she has reportedly been recovering from some injuries she picked up while working as the Women's Champion since January.

Stratton was one of the best performers in WWE for the year and needed some time to rehab, which has led to some confusion about her return date. It's unclear if the former champion will be back before the turn of the year or if another name that WWE could save for the Royal Rumble.

There are several names who could return for the show, including AJ Lee and Bianca Belair, but Stratton could also be a surprise name that is added in the mix.

Given the 2025 that the former Women's Champion has had, she would definitely be a dark horse in the Women's Royal Rumble and a welcome addition to the match, given the fact that the WWE Universe has warmed to her throughout her career.

Stratton has become one of the most popular female wrestlers in the company and 2026 could be a massive year for her.