Chelsea Green defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Nikki Bella on SmackDown, securing the victory in a match featuring mind games and outside interference.
Championship Match and Post-Match Chaos
Entering the arena dressed in an outfit matching her challenger, Green engaged in a final mind game before the opening bell. Bella took control early before the commercial break, but the champion mounted a strong response upon returning. The challenger halted that momentum with a major dropkick worth a two-count. Attempting to match Green’s mockery, Bella tried to execute a Broski Boot—referencing Green’s husband, Matt Cardona—but missed the target. Green capitalized with a Rough Ryder that resulted in a near-fall.
Green successfully survived the Fearless Lock and the Rack Attack, ultimately catching Bella with a small package pin to secure an unexpected victory. Following the conclusion of the match, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan—who is scheduled to face Green at Crown Jewel—appeared on the stage to declare herself a true champion. Tiffany Stratton then emerged to tease a Money in the Bank cash-in, only to be ambushed by Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Iyo Sky rushed to make the save, clearing the Judgment Day members from the ring before tending to the other babyfaces. Tiffany Stratton was notably seen nursing her left knee at one point during the physical assault.
Backstage Promos and Reactions
Away from the ring, Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn delivered a passionate promo addressing Roman Reigns. His strong contributions have significantly carried the ongoing Crown Jewel rivalry.
The match itself faced time constraints due to the commercial break, and the subsequent post-match sequence mirrored the familiar Judgment Day beatdown and Iyo Sky rescue seen repeatedly in recent weeks.
