Nikki Bella’s recent short in-ring encounter with Paige attracted some negativity, but she shut it down with facts and numbers.
The match took place on SmackDown in Mexico City last week and lasted just over three minutes. In the recent episode of The Nikki and Brie Show, the Fearless One noted that, despite its short duration, the bout drew the highest numbers and was the most talked-about match on SmackDown.
Moreover, Nikki also revealed that she and Paige came prepped for a PLE-level match. However, the short bout only added another layer to their ongoing rivalry, attracted heat, and got people talking and anticipating what will happen next.
Our numbers ended up being the most talked about from SmackDown. Isn’t that amazing? Even though we thought we were going to have this, like, PLE match. And I came in super prepped for that. I love storytelling, so let’s continue this. I’m all about the story, so take it away, and then you put in that, and it’s great heat. It gets people talking and now are like, ‘When is this going to happen? What’s next?’
The rivalry between Paige and Nikki Bella has been intensifying ever since Nikki betrayed her at SummerSlam 2026. Both women have been exchanging heated jabs on social media and live television.
With their short match gaining huge traction, it’s likely they’ll have the PLE-like match they came prepared for down the line.
