4 Ups And 4 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (Feb 21)

3. Natalya Wins Big, Courtesy Of Maryse

Last night's Natalya vs. Nikki Bella match was a big improvement on their Elimination Chamber bout, and a fitting end to their feud. The Falls Count Anywhere stipulation prevented another inconclusive double count-out, and after spending the past couple of months tearing into each other all around the building, it felt entirely appropriate.

The warring women made the most of it, too. The brawled in the crowd and struck each other with kendo sticks, and Nikki hit Nattie with a nasty-looking Alabama Slam onto the announce table at the halfway point. The fight spilled backstage, and after running into Maryse again, the finish was set. Natalya pushed Bella into Maryse backstage, and when the fight return to the arena proper, The Miz's other half struck Nikki with a pipe to ensure Nattie's victory.

The crowd were into the match throughout, and the wrestlers' intensity shone through. The duo felt like they were going through the motions at Elimination Chamber, but there was no such problems here, and the fight really felt like a bitter, feud-ending war.

We all know what awaits Nikki next, but what of Natalya? This was her biggest win in a long time, and while it's unlikely she'll get a title shot while another heel is champion, she can't be too far away from contention at the moment, particularly after winning this feud.