Following her match against long-time rival Nikki Bella on Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown in Sacramento, Paige shared an emotional tribute to her close friend and backstage interviewer, Cathy Kelley. While the victory on screen was significant, Paige noted that the most meaningful part of her evening occurred in the locker room, where Kelley provided essential support as the star navigated the recent loss of her 14-year-old rescue pit bull, Lobster.
Paige credited Kelley for stepping in during a difficult moment by finding her on the locker room floor and arranging a “carpet picnic” to ensure she ate. This gesture of kindness, which was documented with photos of the pair sharing a meal on the floor, left the British wrestling star deeply touched. Paige publicly thanked Kelley with a “big fat special shoutout,” highlighting the strength of their friendship as she continued to mourn the passing of her beloved dog, who had been a constant companion for over a decade.
The match itself saw Paige secure a win over Nikki Bella using a roll-up, mirroring the technique Bella used in their initial encounter. Elsewhere on the broadcast, the aftermath of Money in the Bank 2026 continued to unfold. Sami Zayn opened the show and defeated Johnny Gargano in a non-title match after an interruption from Trick Williams. Women’s Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley successfully repelled an assault from Fatal Influence, while Damian Priest secured a win over R-Truth by referee stoppage following an injury to the latter, which prompted an intervention from Fraxiom.
The card also featured a successful title defense by AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix, who defeated Ricky Saints via disqualification after Saints made physical contact with the official. The night’s main event saw Baron Corbin interrupt Cody Rhodes’ search for Randy Orton. The segment ended when Orton interfered in the ensuing scuffle, resulting in a disqualification for Rhodes.
