WWE SmackDown Live Results: Analysing and grading each segment (January 3rd):

Dolph Ziggler shockingly turned heel after another loss

Nikki Bella Confronts Natalya:

Nikki Bella and Natalya bickered, with confusing insults being thrown back and forth

Grade: 6/10

This segment was decent, but it was lacklustre after the strong start to this feud a couple of weeks ago. The reasons for Bella and Natalya’s insults are confusing, with the bad blood between the two coming across more as bickering, rather than something fans should care about.

Natalya targeting Bella’s partner in John Cena and Bella targeting Natalya’s family were weak, and another promo segment between these two was not needed, as they both lack the charisma to succeed in a long segment like this one. Nikki Bella striking Natalya was a decent way of amping up the intensity, but it did little to excite.

The match should be fine next week, but this rivalry has ultimately descended. Hopefully, it can get back on track in the coming weeks.

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