Tiffany Stratton's road to WrestleMania 43 next spring got off to a strong start Friday night.

The former WWE Women's Champion knocked off Giulia on SmackDown to become the new Women's United States Champion, capturing the title for the first time in her career.

Stratton earned her opportunity against The Beautiful Madness a week ago when she defeated Jordynne Grace on the SmackDown prior to WrestleMania 42 . But despite rumors to the contrary, she ended up missing out on both days of this year's 'Showcase of the Immortals'

#ANDNEW WOMEN'S UNITED STATES CHAMPION!!!…