Overview
- The Bella Twins turned on Paige at SummerSlam, creating an on‑screen feud that WWE has been advancing through pre‑recorded promos.
- Nikki Bella has been given taped backstage segments on SmackDown that taunt Paige and frame Nikki as the antagonist.
- Paige recorded a brief response that was not shown during Friday's SmackDown but was posted online after the show went off the air.
- Brie Bella sustained a legitimate shoulder injury confirmed as a broken scapula, and her recovery is limiting WWE's in‑ring booking options.
- WWE promoted further confrontation for next week's SmackDown and the company is using a mix of broadcast edits and social posts to keep the storyline moving while Brie heals.