James Ellsworth Corrects Tiffany Stratton Over MITB Claim
The former manager disputed Tiffany Stratton’s assertion that she is the first two-time Women’s Money in the Bank winner.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Wrestling
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James Ellsworth challenged Tiffany Stratton on X after she claimed to be the inaugural two-time Women’s Money in the Bank winner. Ellsworth asserted that the distinction belongs to Carmella, whom he helped secure the briefcase in 2017.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on historical accuracy regarding a premier WWE event. Ellsworth took public issue with the claim because he famously assisted Carmella in winning the first match of that type in company history.
Tiffany Stratton is 27 years old and has won the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match twice. Carmella was the winner of the inaugural match held in 2017.
The players
James Ellsworth
He is a former professional wrestler and manager who gained notoriety for his association with Carmella in WWE.
Tiffany Stratton
She is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE who previously held the Women's United States Championship.
Carmella
She is a professional wrestler and the inaugural winner of the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
Jacy Jayne
She is a professional wrestler who defeated Tiffany Stratton for the Women's United States Championship in August 2026.
The details
Tiffany Stratton recently won the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match in New Orleans, prompting her to label herself as the first two-time winner. James Ellsworth intervened via social media to clarify that Carmella set the precedent by winning the first-ever women's ladder match for the briefcase in 2017.
Timeline
Carmella won the first Women's Money in the Bank match in 2017.
Tiffany Stratton returned to the WWE promotion in January 2026.
Tiffany Stratton captured the Women's United States Championship in April 2026.
Tiffany Stratton lost her title to Jacy Jayne in August 2026.
James Ellsworth challenged Tiffany Stratton's claim via X in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
This dispute over historical accolades highlights the shifting prestige of individual accomplishments within the current women's division. It frames the ongoing competitive narrative as wrestlers increasingly prioritize legacy stats alongside championship titles.
Stratton’s claim to the record books impacts future booking potential for the briefcase holder. There is ongoing speculation that she may turn on Chelsea Green in the coming months as she pursues further gold.
The takeaway
Historical accuracy remains a point of pride among veteran performers and current stars alike. Fans should watch for how the promotion acknowledges these records in upcoming segments to see if the claim is officially validated.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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