WWE Survivor Series: WarGames delivered an electrifying event at Petco Park this year, with San Diego set to host Stefanie Vaquel’s upcoming women’s world title defense. Nikki Bella made an appearance there, determined to make things difficult for her.
Initially, Stephanie Vaquel and Nikki Bella stood together briefly, but their alliance ended when Bella turned heel after defending her title by attacking Vaquel. The following week, Bella struck Vaquel again, declaring she had no intention of reuniting with her former partner. Bella then challenged Vaquel to a title match slated for Survivor Series: WarGames.
Nikki Bella entered the ring in her hometown of San Diego, the same city where Dominik Mysterio claimed the IC Title from John Cena in his latest match. It was notable that WWE booked two consecutive matches featuring heels from San Diego.
Despite not wrestling in her own country, Stéphanie Vaquer was the clear fan favorite in the match, which carried the intensity of a major showdown, enhanced by Alicia Taylor’s impressive ring introduction. Nikki’s introduction emphasized her Arizona roots to bolster her heel persona.
For most of the match, Nikki Bella dominated while Stefanie Vaquel was honored with a WWE Hall of Fame induction, momentarily shifting the crowd’s energy. Nikki maintained control for some time before the momentum shifted against her.
Ultimately, Stefanie Vaquel countered by driving Nikki Bella out of the ring and executing the Devil’s Kiss on the announce table. She then rolled back into the ring and sealed her victory with another Devil’s Kiss followed by a corkscrew moonsault.
What are your thoughts on Nikki Bella’s heel turn? Do you believe she’s truly making a comeback after her hiatus? Share your opinions in the comments below.
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Fan Take: Nikki Bella’s shocking heel turn reinvigorates her character and adds fresh intrigue to the women’s division, giving fans a compelling storyline to follow. This twist not only adds depth to her persona but also elevates the stakes for upcoming title defenses, promising exciting developments for WWE enthusiasts.
