#2 Nikki Bella vs Carmella (No DQ Match):
Grade: 6.5/10
Rather than a truly intense No DQ match, this bout was a missed opportunity. Carmella and Bella should’ve been hell-bent on decimating each other, but instead, this was mediocre action compared to all the other extreme matches.
The match was also very short like its predecessor and this intense climax to the feud should not have ended as quickly as it did. The finish left a lot to be desired as well, with a fire extinguisher leading to the Princess of Staten Island’s downfall.
Although it made sense from a storyline perspective to see Bella triumph, a win for Carmella here could’ve elevated her instead of it being just another insignificant win for Bella. The perfect scenario was in place as well. After the match, Carmella revealed that Natalya was the one who attacked Bella backstage at Survivor Series.
Why wasn’t Natalya booked to interfere, giving Carmella the cheap win while kick-starting a feud with Bella? This would’ve been a much more effective finish than the one we got, and instead Carmella has been left with no momentum.
Overall, a lackluster finish to a rivalry filled with bad blood, as Carmella is left with no credibility after losing to Bella now twice on PPV. The action here was solid, sure, but nothing compared to other matches on the show.
