3 Reasons why Triple H took the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles off Paige and Brie Bella at SNME

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This article takes a quick look at three possible reasons why Paige and Brie lost the titles at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLV.

#3. WWE is ready to push The Fatal Influence

One of the major reasons behind the title change at SNME could be WWE’s strategic plan to push Jacy Jayne’s faction. Earlier, reports affirmed that the company had discussed a Women’s title match between Jacy and Rhea Ripley for SummerSlam 2026.

However, those plans were scrapped after the Eradicator suffered a real-life injury. During this week’s SmackDown, the 30-year-old star also failed to qualify for the Interim Women’s title Ladder Match at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

Despite the setbacks, it appears the company hasn’t given up on The Fatal Influence. After SNME, it seems that push may have already begun with their Women’s Tag Team title victory.

#2. To break up the Paige and Brie Bella tag team

Initially, The Bella Twins were scheduled to compete for the Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 42. However, Nikki Bella suffered an injury, leading to Paige’s last-minute return to the TKO-led promotion as the Fearless One’s replacement. Following WrestleMania, Nikki Bella has been recovering from her injury.

With SummerSlam on the horizon, it appears the company wants to move Paige and Brie Bella in different directions. There was no major reason to keep them together as Women’s Tag Team Champions. This could be why Triple H decided to take the titles off them at the recent special event.

#1. WWE is planning for Nikki Bella’s comeback

Since Paige joined forces with Brie Bella in WWE, many have believed that Nikki Bella could turn heel on the veteran star, setting the stage for a feud between The Fearless One and Paige in the Stamford-based promotion. It’s also worth noting that Paige, not Brie Bella, suffered the pinfall loss.

This could be an early hint that Nikki might return to the company soon and turn heel on her friend, eventually leading to a match between them at WWE SummerSlam 2026. That could be a possible reason why the Chief Content Officer planned the title change.