A WWE Clash In Paris bout was originally scheduled for an episode of RAW.
Wrestling events always come with a disclaimer that the card is subject to change, and for a good reason, as any unaccounted-for events can lead to matches being rescheduled or entire storylines being changed.
Recently, Nikki Bella revealed that her match against Becky Lynch at the Premium Live Event was originally scheduled for an episode of RAW
Nikki Bella Reveals Why Her Match Was Moved To WWE Clash In Paris
Before their bout at the PLE, Lynch appeared on the August 25 episode of RAW in Birmingham and trashed the audience and the city. This led to Bella coming out and for both stars to have a verbal duel where Nikki Bella goaded The Man for a match for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Angered at the insults flung at her, Lych accepted the bout but would put her title on the line at the Premium Live Event, which would take place over the weekend. Nikki Bella spoke about the same on the latest episode of the Nikki and Brie Show, where she revealed that the reason the match was shifted was due to Naomi’s pregnancy announcement.
Originally, Naomi was scheduled to defend the WWE Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer; however, she vacated the title. This led to the entire match being scrapped, and since that was the only women’s match on the card. The promotion decided to replace it with Bella and Lynch’s bout.
Bella revealed that she got the call informing her about the same a week before the PLE.
You can hear Nikki Bella’s comments on the same in the video below:
In related news, Nikki Bella’s botch during said match led to an embarrassing moment.