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BREAKING: WWE Hall Of Famer Returns On SmackDown, Announces Blockbuster SummerSlam Match

By Ahmed Hamdy • Published Jul 24, 2026 20:47 EDT
WWE fans - Source: WWE.com
WWE fans - Source: WWE.com

A WWE Hall of Famer has shockingly returned on SmackDown to make a huge SummerSlam announcement.

Nikki Bella was set to team up with her twin sister, Brie, at WrestleMania to fight for the Women’s Tag Team Championship. However, she suffered an ankle injury ahead of the Show of Shows that put her on the shelf. The Fearless One was then replaced by the returning Paige, who went on to win the title with Brie.

After holding the Women’s Tag Team Championship for 91 days, Brie Bella and Paige lost it to Fatal Influence at Saturday Night’s Main Event earlier this month. Tonight on SmackDown, Brie went head-to-head with the newly crowned champion Lainey Reid.

The Bella Twins & Paige Vs. Fatal Influence Is Set For WWE SummerSlam 2026

Although Brie Bella pinned Lainey Reid on SmackDown to pick up the victory, she and Paige fell victim to a post-match ambush from Fatal Influence. Nikki Bella then made a surprise return to save her twin sister and The Anti-Diva.

As Fatal Influence retreated, Nikki challenged them to a six-woman tag team match at SummerSlam.

Hey, hey, so you b*tches think you can sneak up from the minor leagues, steal from my sisters, and get away with it? No, no. We are the reason why you guys are here. So, now it’s time for a wake up call. Us three will be taking you three on in a six-woman tag at SummerSlam.

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