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3. Nikki Bella Becomes Smackdown Women's Champion
A Wellness Policy-related suspension kept Eva Marie off of the SummerSlam card, but she was replaced by a familiar face - Nikki Bella, who made her return to action after ten months on the shelf. Despite the fact that the longest-reigning Divas' Champion in history was a heel when she left, fans were delighted to see her back, forcing a babyface turn.
Even though Bella can reportedly only compete part time due to the state of her neck, she was still booked in the six-pack challenge to crown the inaugural Smackdown Women's Champion. When the contestants all faced off in tag team action on last Tuesday's show, Carmella locked Bella in the Code of Silence, forcing her to submit.
Given that Bella has already had a long reign as champion, she's made a triumphant comeback from injury, Total Bellas is starting soon, and she was defeated on the go-home show, many believe that the match is hers to win on Sunday. While there's always the chance of a swerve, things look pretty good for the fearless competitor right now.