Chelsea Green's Crown Jewel setback strengthens her Royal Rumble potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
At WWE Crown Jewel 2026, Chelsea Green lost her Women’s Championship due to a betrayal by Tiffany Stratton. Green's unexpected title relinquishment followed a significant emotional speech on SmackDown, highlighting her rise as a babyface. This development positions her favorably for the 2027 Royal Rumble, where fans could rally behind her quest for redemption. With top competitors like Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley absent, she may have a stronger chance to shine.
- •Chelsea Green lost her title to Tiffany Stratton at Crown Jewel.
- •Fans reacted positively to Green's emotional SmackDown promo.
- •Stratton's heel turn enhances the storyline for Green's comeback.
- •Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley are currently absent from competition.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — WWE Crown Jewel just made the case for Chelsea Green to win the 2027 Royal Rumble
"Remember that ill-fated suggestion from “WWE Unreal” about Chelsea Green potentially winning the Rumble? After what just happened at Saturday's Crown Jewel, it might not be so far-fetched anymore.
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