Top 5 WWE performers of the week (December 7- December 13 2020)

#3 WWE SmackDown Carmella

"@SashaBanksWWE? ... I don't know her." 💅#SmackDown @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/EuL4LaW6Gq

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Carmella's new gimmick might not be everyone's cup of tea. But it surely is a welcome change for the two-time Money in the Bank winner. First, she attacked and talked some trash about the current WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, Sasha Banks. Then, it was time for the former "Princess of Staten Island" to back up her boastful claims inside the squared circle.

In her first WWE match in nearly eight months, Carmella challenged Banks for the title on the latest episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. But "The Boss" lost control of herself and unleashed a beating on the former WWE 24/7 Champion. The referee ruled the bout in the latter's favor via a disqualification, but the title did not change hands.

.@CarmellaWWE cracks @SashaBanksWWE with a hard-hitting message! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/cmrk7B4Qhz

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

But thanks to interference by Carmella's sommelier, the challenger was able to get the upper hand and leave the champion lying at the end of the show.

If @CarmellaWWE has her way, this is a sight we should get used to. 👀#SmackDown #WomensTitle @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/OqhHCpATRY

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

It was a perfect return match for Carmella, as she got to showcase her in-ring skills and look strong without winning the championship. From here on out, expect her to thrive with this new persona.