3 Reasons why the Bella Twins turned heel on Paige at WWE SummerSlam 2026

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On the July 24 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Paige and Brie Bella were outnumbered and attacked by The Fatal Influence. Nikki Bella made her shocking return, helping The Anti-Diva and her twin sister escape the attack, and the Hall of Famer issued a challenge to the heel stable for a six-woman tag team match.

The tag match did not unfold the way The Bella Twins and Paige may have wanted, but it ended even worse for the Anti-Diva as she took the pin before The Bella Twins turned heel on her by attacking her following the match.

That said, in this article, we will take a look at three possible reasons why the Bella Twins turned heel on Paige at WWE SummerSlam 2026:

#3. Nikki and Brie Bella’s potential final WWE run

The clock may be ticking on The Bella Twins, as they could be nearing the end of their professional wrestling careers. Brie and Nikki are undoubtedly one of the most iconic women’s tag teams in the history of the sport. They definitely need to be recognized for their early contributions. Putting the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on them would be a perfect homage to the Twins before their in-ring run ends.

This may be The Bella Twins’ final dance. WWE might have wanted to turn it into a memorable one. Hence, a heel turn could be the perfect way for Brie and Nikki to kick off what could be their final run and enter the race for tag team titles.

#2 Paige needs to be a top babyface

Since returning to the Stamford-based promotion at WrestleMania 42, the Anti-Diva has shown that she is not back merely as a part-timer and could be headed toward the main-event picture.

With the work she has done in elevating the tag team division, WWE might be planning to push her into the main-event picture and turn her into a top babyface, and for that, she may have needed something major.

The Bella Twins betraying Paige and turning heel at the Biggest Party of the Summer was a jaw-dropping moment. It could help Paige gain sympathy from fans, turning her into a sympathetic babyface and potentially putting her into title contention after her rivalry with the Twins.

#1 The Women’s division could use a fresh storyline

WWE’s Women’s division is loaded with star power, and the heel turn could add a fresh dynamic to its storylines.

To add more spice to the division, the Stamford-based promotion may have taken another step by turning the Bella Twins. As heels, Nikki and Brie Bella could help elevate several rising stars in the women’s division.