13 New Directions For WWE After SummerSlam 2026

13. The Bellas Going Heel Again

Realistically, Nikki and Brie Bella kicking lumps out of Paige had to happen, because the twins aren't particularly likeable regardless of longevity or Hall Of Fame status. Turning on their pal and going heel means Nikki and Brie’s business with Fatal Influence is over too. If this 6-woman tag was anything to go by, then that’s a good thing.

Brie did get injured though, so everyone will just have to wait and see if she's able to keep going in the short-term or if she needs to warm the same bench her sister did. It's also fair to say that Influence deserves better workers to offset the inexperience of Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley in particular. That 6-woman tag got rough in sections.

Jacy Jayne saying: “You’re not needed here anymore” post-match was actually very true. The women's division arguably doesn't need The Bellas or Paige in late-2026. It's hardly like any of the trio deliver scorching matches or can keep up with the best seen elsewhere in the women's game. Legacy star power is really all Nikki, Brie or Paige offer, and that isn't enough if they're stinking up the ring.

If nothing else, at least The Bella Twins returning to playing aloof, elitist heels will garner some sort of reaction from live crowds. They could come in handy should Triple H want to prep a babyface team for the Women's Tag Titles and a crack at the Henley and Reid combo. Ha, who are we kidding? WWE doesn't prep anything when it comes to those belts!