At WWE Survivor Series, AJ Lee defends her Divas Championship against the evil Bella Twin, Nikki.
After defeating Brie Bella at WWE Hell in a Cell, Nikki went on to win a Costume Battle Royal on the Halloween Edition of SmackDown. It wasn’t long after that when WWE announced that Nikki would get her title shot at Survivor Series.
The build to this match has seen Nikki force Brie to dress up like AJ for a “tune-up” match, only to see AJ provide a distraction to help Brie get the win. We also saw Brie face AJ in a match, while AJ was dressed up like Nikki.
It hasn’t been the greatest of feuds, but it’s featured the brightest spot of this Brie vs. Nikki storyline.
Will AJ retain the Divas Championship? Or will Nikki get her hands on it to hold it over her sister’s head? Rob Wolkenbrod, Jordan Campbell, Luther Fraser, Callum Wiggins, Becca Cook, Carl Gac, and Mike Smith have some predictions.
Rob’s Take: While Nikki Bella is the hottest Diva on the roster (Both figuratively and literally), I can’t see her walking away with AJ Lee’s title.
The presence of Brie Bella at ringside will play a large factor in all of this. I’ll be pretty surprised if she doesn’t end up turning on her sister and costing her the match, leading to another contest between the two at TLC. WWE is really trying to drag this feud out while AJ sits in the background.
Rob’s Prediction: AJ Lee
Jordan’s Take: We can not talk about this match without discussing the rumors of AJ Lee leaving WWE. Ever since her husband, CM Punk, left WWE last January, speculation has grown that Lee will also be leaving WWE. Part of me feels that those rumors are only based on the concept that Lee shares the same feelings about WWE as Punk does. It is a flawed concept but one that shouldn’t be ruled out. If Lee is leaving WWE after Survivor Series, then there is no question that Nikki Bella will win on Sunday. But, that would put WWE in a dilemma considering the “No Total Diva can be champion” rule.
The other factor to his match is Brie Bella. Brie costing Nikki on Sunday is a very real possibility.
I call BS on the Lee leaving rumors and predict that she will be victorious on Sunday over Nikki Bella.
Jordan’s Prediction: AJ Lee
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Luther’s Take: Surely Nikki can’t carry the Divas division? I predict an AJ win here.
If Nikki gets away from the silly storylines, then maybe she has a slight chance of getting over.
Luther’s Prediction: AJ Lee
Callum’s Take: A fresh new challenger enters the Divas Championship picture at Survivor Series, making a change from the endless stream of AJ Lee vs. Paige matches. Whilst the Brit may have been a more polished competitor, Nikki Bella offers a definite heel that will have no problem riling the crowd. Also, she has improved greatly in the ring, and I would predict this match is more entertaining than any match AJ and Paige had.
The wildcard is of course Brie Bella, who is still reluctantly under her sister’s control. She has been used as a pawn in her sister’s schemes to get in the head of the champion, and having her at ringside could give Nikki the edge she needs. Likely, Brie will try to rebel against her sister after a month of servitude, but this will inadvertently distract AJ or the referee, handing Nikki the title.
Callum’s Prediction: Nikki Bella
Becca’s Take: The rumors currently circulating about AJ leaving the company are worrying, and it wouldn’t be surprising if she’s decided that this is her time to leave. For that reason, and to build up Nikki as the top female heel, I’ll say that the champion loses her title.
Becca’s Prediction: Nikki Bella
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Carl’s Take: With the Personal Assistant stipulation running out next week I expect this has got to be the time that Brie Bella costs Nikki the title. The two will then have the massive fallout we’ve been waiting for before a match (probably at TLC in a few weeks).
It’s gotta be an AJ win here.
Carl’s Prediction: AJ Lee
Mike’s Take: I don’t believe that AJ is leaving WWE anytime soon. I also don’t believe that she should lose the title anytime soon.
If Nikki wins the title here, she will merely be a transitional champion who loses it at TLC or Royal Rumble to her sister. I don’t see WWE going that route.
AJ should retain here and move on to Paige, Natalya, or Alicia Fox. Honestly, anybody will do until Charlotte arrives.
Mike’s Prediction: AJ Lee
Five of us are picking AJ, the other two are picking Nikki. Who do you think will walk out of Survivor Series as Divas Champion? Let us know in the comments section below.
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