WWE Backlash 2016: 10 Things That Must Happen
4. Nikki Bella Gets Distracted By Carmella Factor
The 'Six-Pack Challenge' affair for the new SmackDown Women's Title is all about that belt, but WWE have done the right thing by including a few personal grudges in there too. The most notable is between Nikki Bella and Carmella, the latter of whom turned heel by attacking her recently-returned peer.
Right there, WWE have a golden opportunity to work with come Backlash. Looking at the six women in the title bout, Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella seem the most likely to leave as the first champion. That's where Carmella would come into play, because there's no way she would want to let Bella emerge on top.
Like a cowardly heel, the former associate of Enzo Amore and Big Cass could even be written to consistently prevent Nikki from winning the match. Getting sick of the continual interceptions, Bella loses the plot and chases Carmella away from the ring. A short brawl then breaks out, leaving the door open for someone else to pick up the win and bag the new strap.
From there, Nikki and Carmella have reason to meet in a match on an upcoming edition of SmackDown.