The WWE Universe was left stunned on Friday Night SmackDown as Naomi unleashed a side of herself the fans haven’t seen in years. After weeks of passive-aggressive tension and verbal jabs, the former champion finally had enough — and Tiffany Stratton, the self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe,” was at the receiving end of Naomi’s explosive retaliation.
It all began two weeks ago when Tiffany Stratton interrupted Naomi’s backstage interview, mocking her recent losses and calling her “washed-up glow.” Though Naomi smiled it off at the time, fans could see the fire in her eyes. Stratton didn’t stop there. The following week, she cost Naomi her Money in the Bank qualifying match by pulling her leg from ringside — a dirty tactic that left Naomi furious and the WWE locker room buzzing.
But this week, Naomi got her revenge. During a scheduled match between Tiffany Stratton and Shotzi, Naomi’s music hit mid-match, but she didn’t come down the ramp. The distraction was enough to throw Stratton off her game, allowing Shotzi to roll her up for a shocking pinfall victory. As Stratton sat in the ring seething, Naomi appeared from behind — steel chair in hand — and delivered a vicious shot to Stratton’s back.
The crowd erupted.
Naomi didn’t stop at one hit. With the crowd chanting “One more time!”, she delivered a second chair shot before standing over Stratton and shouting, “You wanted the spotlight? Now you’ve got it!”
Security rushed down to break up the attack, but the damage was already done. Stratton had to be helped backstage, clutching her ribs, while Naomi walked away with a fierce expression — no dance moves, no smile, just pure determination.
Later that night in a backstage segment, Naomi addressed her actions. “I’ve been patient, I’ve been kind, I’ve played the game. But not anymore. No more Miss Nice Glow. I’m done letting people walk all over me. Tiffany wanted a reaction — now she’s got one.”
Stratton, barely able to speak through the pain, was later seen storming into General Manager Nick Aldis’ office demanding consequences for Naomi. Rumors are swirling that a grudge match between the two may headline an upcoming premium live event, possibly with high stakes involved — maybe even a title opportunity.
This storyline marks a turning point in Naomi’s character. Fans on social media have already dubbed her new attitude as “Glow Mode: Unleashed,” celebrating the return of her aggressive, no-nonsense side. Stratton, meanwhile, may have bitten off more than she can chew.
As WWE continues to blur the line between reality and storyline, one thing is clear: Naomi is no longer here to entertain. She’s here to conquer.
And Tiffany Stratton? She just found out the hard way.
