Brie Bella expresses disappointment over short singles match on SmackDown
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Brie Bella made her first singles appearance in eight years on WWE SmackDown, facing Lainey Reid on July 3. The match lasted only three minutes, leaving Bella disappointed despite expressing gratitude for the opportunity. She acknowledged that WWE's decision to revert SmackDown to a two-hour format affected match lengths. Bella noted she had been eager for a singles match and attempted to maximize her limited ring time by using signature moves of her husband, Bryan Danielson. Reid ultimately secured the victory with a knee strike.
- •Brie Bella returned to singles action after eight years.
- •Her match against Lainey Reid on July 3 ended after three minutes.
- •WWE has reverted SmackDown to a two-hour format.
- •Bella incorporated signature moves from Bryan Danielson in the match.
- •Lainey Reid won the match with a knee strike.
- 11:36 PMWrestling Inc — Brie Bella Explains Why She Was 'Bummed' Over WWE SmackDown Singles Return
"Brie Bella explains why her singles return on last week's "WWE SmackDown" episode left her feeling a little bummed.
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