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Paige and Nikki Bella rivalry intensifies

Overview

The rivalry between Paige and Nikki Bella escalated into personal territory following the August 28 episode of SmackDown in Ottawa, Canada. After Jacy Jayne defeated Paige for the Women’s United States Championship, Nikki Bella attacked Paige, during which an incident occurred where Paige appeared to pull down Nikki Bella’s clothing; it remains unclear if this was scripted or accidental.

The feud intensified when Paige made personal remarks regarding Bella’s past relationship with John Cena, alleging that Bella built her career on his reputation rather than her own merit.

Addressing the controversy on ‘The Nikki & Brie Show’, Bella stated that the storyline direction was influenced by live crowd reactions in Canada, where fans chanted Cena’s name. While acknowledging that audience reactions to the personal references are divided, Bella noted she embraces the controversy if it entertains the viewers.

Bella is currently preparing for her first singles match since recovering from an ankle injury. She is scheduled to face Paige in Mexico City, marking the Bella family’s return to the city for a WWE televised event after 15 years.

Entities

Paige · Nikki Bella · WWE · Brie Bella · Ottawa

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nikki Bella addresses personal WWE feud with Paige

    Nikki Bella addressed her personal WWE feud with Paige, noting that crowd chants in Canada influenced the storyline involving John Cena, ahead of her upcoming match in Mexico City.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    WWE SmackDown tapings in Ottawa feature Nikki Bella return and major match spoilers

    WWE taped SmackDown in Ottawa, featuring the return of Nikki Bella and an attack on Paige, a Triple Threat match involving Gunther and Finn Balor, and updates on Bianca Belair’s hand injury recovery.

  3. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Paige and Nikki Bella trade barbs after SmackDown segment is cut

    WWE wrestler Paige and Nikki Bella traded insults on social media after Paige’s scheduled SmackDown segment was cut from the broadcast and released only as a digital exclusive.

  4. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Paige responds cryptically after removal from WWE SmackDown

    WWE veteran Paige was removed from a scheduled SmackDown segment following a betrayal by Nikki Bella, responding to the situation with a cryptic social media message.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Paige Says WWE Remains Her Home After AEW Stint

    Paige says she enjoyed AEW but her heart stayed with WWE, returning at WrestleMania to win the Women's Tag Team titles before losing them in July.

Sources

caffarelli.com · ewrestling.com · fmarion.edu · hindi.sportskeeda.com · khelnow.com · pwmania.com · ringsideintel.com · ringsidenews.com · si.com · slamwrestling.net · sportskeeda.com · whatculture.com · wrestling-radio.com · wrestlingheadlines.com · wrestlingnews.co · wrestlingnewsreport.com · WrestlingObserver.com

This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history