The July 25 episode of WWE SmackDown featured the return of a previously injured star who has yet to compete. During the show, Kiana James made her highly anticipated comeback as an advocate for Julia, the reigning American Women’s Champion.
Behind the scenes, Zelina Vega was preparing for another chance at the WWE Women’s US Championship, but it was James who spoke on behalf of Julia, addressing Vega directly. This confrontation set up a title match for the upcoming Go-Home SmackDown show ahead of WWE SummerSlam.
Although the partnership might seem unusual, it makes strategic sense for Julia to have a native English speaker by her side on TV, as Julia is still mastering the language. WWE appears to believe that this alliance is beneficial for her character and presentation at this point.
Next week, James will test her skills as Julia’s advocate with the women’s US title on the line. It remains to be seen if this collaboration will prove effective in advancing Julia’s reign.
Fan Take: This development is significant for WWE fans as it introduces fresh dynamics to the women’s division just before a major event like SummerSlam. If successful, this pairing could redefine how foreign-born wrestlers are presented and supported on the main roster, potentially enhancing storytelling and character depth in WWE.
