Mandy Rose is making clear that she never “bashed” Tiffany Stratton after a recent comment from the former NXT Women’s Champion made waves. During an episode of her Power Alphas podcast, Rose made clear that she doesn’t have ‘beef’ with WWE’s reigning Women’s Champion.
“I never bashed Tiffany Stratton. I actually put her over weeks before about how I think she’s an amazing talent. I think she’s definitely going places.”
Rose’s comments come after a previous episode of her podcast in which she suggested that Stratton had ‘stolen’ a line of hers. The line in question, ‘put some respect on my name,’ was used by Rose shortly after her NXT Women’s Title victory and was used by Stratton in her first appearance as Champion.
“People were just going nuts, like, ‘Oh my God, you’re just jealous!’ You’re this, you’re that. She’s done more.’ And I’m like, ‘Guys, calm down.'”
Fans have often compared Stratton and Rose, both of whom joined WWE without a past in pro wrestling. Though some fans may have taken Rose’s initial comments as a dig at Stratton, she’s now made clear that “there’s no hate, trust me!”
Stratton will almost certainly walk into WrestleMania 41 as WWE Women’s Champion, with a title match against Charlotte Flair expected. Whether Stratton wins or loses this April, Rose is pleased to see Tiffy Time reign in WWE, despite speculation of heat between the pair.
