Paige’s surprise return at WrestleMania 42 turned a potential disaster into a championship moment for The Bellas, according to a recent interview.
Injury sidelines Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella announced before WrestleMania 42 that an ankle injury would sideline her, leaving Brie Bella without a partner for the fatal four‑way Women’s Tag Team Championship, WWE officials confirmed.
Paige steps in
Paige emerged to support The Bellas, enabling them to enter the match and capture the titles, Bella said in an interview with OutKick Dropkick. She described the moment as magical, noting that Paige feels like a sister to her.
Match outcome
The team defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria to win the championship that night.
Aftermath and injuries
Later, the duo lost the titles to Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid and split at SummerSlam, sparking a feud between Nikki Bella and Paige. Brie Bella has been sidelined with a broken scapula sustained at SummerSlam in Minneapolis, according to her recent comments.
Looking ahead
Bella said she and Paige remain close, citing their chemistry and shared history as they continue in the tag division.
