Paigeâs return to WWE at WrestleMania 42 marked a successful run under Triple Hâs creative direction. She captured the Womenâs Tag Team Championship with Brie Bella, though they later lost the title to Fatal Influence.
During SummerSlam 2026, Paige teamed up with the Bella Twins for a six-woman tag match against a heel faction. This match ended with the veteran trioâs defeat, as Jacy Jayne pinned Paige. The event took an unexpected turn when Nikki and Brie Bella betrayed Paige, known as The Anti-Diva.
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This development has led to speculation that the Chief Content Officer might have mishandled The Anti-Divaâs storyline.
WWE Missed a Key Moment with Paige
Following the Bella Twinsâ betrayal, fans began speculating about AJ Lee possibly joining the storyline. The betrayal left Paige outnumbered, raising expectations that AJ Lee might return to even the odds, reminiscent of their team-up at WrestleMania 31 against the Bellas.
There was further speculation based on AJ Leeâs appearance on the Nikki and Brie Show at Fanatics Fest, suggesting she might align with Paige after SummerSlam. However, this potential storyline appears to have been overlooked by the promotion led by Triple H.
Brie Bellaâs Injury Sidelines Her from WWE
On the SummerSlam Night 1 Post-Show, Triple H confirmed Brie Bella sustained a legitimate injury during the tag match. She is expected to be out for three to six months.
âHe [the orthopaedic surgeon] was like, âYou know, itâs really hard to break your scapula. No one does surgery on scapulas. If you really want it, there is one doctor that can do it, but honestly, itâs like breaking your ribs in a way. You just wait until they slowly heal.â And so thatâs what I have to do. I know I have to get X-rays every two weeks to make sure I am healing. I donât start PT for another two weeks, so they really want me to be bedridden. From there, Iâm out for three to six months. So it all depends how my scapula heals,â Brie said.
AJ Leeâs WWE Return Now Unlikely?
With Brie Bella injured, Paige no longer requires a partner to face Nikki Bella, who now stands alone. Even if Brie accompanies Nikki, her involvement in physical activity is doubtful.
This situation reduces the likelihood of AJ Leeâs return to WWE, particularly in this storyline. This change suggests that Triple H may have unintentionally disrupted plans for a potential feud between the Bella Twins and AJ Lee & Paige. Now, Nikki Bella and The Anti-Diva are expected to face off in a singles feud on WWE SmackDown.
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