The short match only added more heat
Summary
– Nikki Bella expected to face Paige at a premium live event
– WWE changed the plan and booked the match on SmackDown
– Bella believes the shorter match made fans want more
Nikki Bella expected her feud with Paige to lead to a premium live event match, but WWE ultimately changed direction and booked the rivalry’s first match on SmackDown.
While speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Bella said she and Paige had both prepared for a larger match. However, she decided not to let the change hurt the story.
Bella explained that she enjoys wrestling storytelling and viewed the shorter match as another opportunity to build anticipation. Rather than giving fans the full payoff immediately, the feud left them asking when the two would meet again.
Brie Bella suggested that the unfinished story may be why fans continued discussing the rivalry. Nikki agreed, saying she enjoys creating situations that make people wonder what will happen next.
Bella later connected the Paige feud to her general approach when plans change. She said people should avoid shutting down when an expected opportunity turns out to be something different.
Instead, Bella tries to focus on how she can make the new situation meaningful. She said that mindset helped her view the SmackDown match as a chance to create more interest around the rivalry.
Bella also recalled advice from Steve Keirn about making every result memorable. According to Bella, the way someone wins or loses can determine whether fans continue talking about the story.
Nikki may not have received the premium live event match she expected, but she believes the shorter SmackDown bout gave the feud more room to grow.
