WWE Hall of Famer returns during August 28 SmackDown taping in Ottawa; attacks Paige
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Nikki Bella reignites her rivalry with Paige.
WWE has brought Nikki Bella back to television, and the Hall of Famer immediately made her presence felt during the August 28 SmackDown taping in Ottawa, Canada.
The former Divas Champion returned following The Anti Divaâs match against reigning Womenâs United States Champion Jacy Jayne. Nikki targeted Paige on SmackDown after the contest, escalating a rivalry that has been building since SummerSlam.
According to spoilers from the arena, Jayne defeated Paige in the match. Details surrounding the contest remain limited, but the bigger development came afterward when Nikki Bella appeared and attacked Paige.
Nikki did not say anything during the confrontation. Instead, her music played shortly afterward as she left the ring, leaving her actions to speak for themselves.
Nikki Bella and Paigeâs feud moves forward
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The return marks an important step in the developing storyline between the two former champions. WWE had already begun airing vignettes involving Nikki and Paige, but the pair had not previously come face-to-face on television.
That changed in Ottawa, with Nikki making her intentions clear by attacking The Anti Diva. The confrontation could now pave the way for WWE to eventually book a singles match between the longtime rivals.
The storyline began taking shape at SummerSlam, where Nikki and Brie Bella attacked The Anti Diva following their six-woman tag team match. The moment effectively confirmed the Bella Twinsâ heel turn, although Brie subsequently suffered a legitimate injury that has kept her out of action.
Paigeâs title ambitions take another turn
Paige had previously made it clear that she wanted to challenge for the Womenâs United States Championship, leading WWE to put her against Jacy Jayne.
However, Nikkiâs return adds another layer to The Anti Divaâs current story. Rather than focusing solely on championship ambitions, she now has a personal issue with one of WWEâs most recognizable Hall of Famers.
With Brie sidelined, WWE appears prepared to continue the Nikki Bella-Paige program. The company has already used vignettes to build anticipation, and Nikkiâs latest attack gives the feud a more direct direction.
The next question is when WWE will officially turn the rivalry into a match. For now, Nikki Bella is back, Paige has another problem to deal with, and their confrontation appears to be only the beginning.
Did Nikki Bella return on SmackDown?
Yes, Nikki Bella returned during the August 28 SmackDown taping in Ottawa and attacked Paige.
Who did Paige face on SmackDown?
Paige faced Womenâs United States Champion Jacy Jayne, with spoilers indicating that Jayne won the match.
Why are Nikki Bella and Paige feuding?
The rivalry began after the Bella Twins attacked Paige at SummerSlam. Nikki has now continued the feud following Brieâs injury.
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