4 Reasons why WWE is breaking up Giulia and Kiana James on SmackDown
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The alliance between Kiana James and Giulia on WWE TV has been falling apart for weeks. It dates back to the fallout from WrestleMania 42, when Tiffany Stratton defeated Giulia on the April 24 episode of SmackDown to win the Women’s United States Championship.What once looked like a solid partnership has quickly turned into a distraction for both stars. The tension first surfaced during the title match, when an accidental collision between James and Giulia handed Tiffany Stratton the win, creating visible cracks in their chemistry.Tensions escalated further on the May 8 edition of SmackDown, as James appeared moments away from pinning Stratton before the referee got distracted trying to remove Giulia from the apron. Stratton capitalized on the situation to retain the title. On tonight's episode of the Friday Night Show, the duo suffered another loss against Paige and Brie Bella in a match filled with miscommunication and frustration. At this point, the partnership looks beyond repair, and it feels like only a matter of time before everything finally comes to an end.In this article, we will look at four reasons why WWE is breaking up Giulia and Kiana James on SmackDown.#4. Their run ran its courseOne of the biggest reasons WWE may be breaking up Giulia and Kiana James is simply because the duo has already accomplished what it was supposed to do.They challenged for the Women’s Tag Team titles but failed to win them. They were also involved in the Women’s US Championship scene, but the two were rarely fully on the same page. The pairing mainly worked as a short-term storyline to keep Giulia involved in weekly television while she was holding the US Title.Now that Giulia is no longer champion, there does not seem to be much reason for WWE to continue the alliance. The company also appears to have moved away from the idea of pushing them as a tag team going forward. They have lost multiple times with the same breakdown pattern, which tells everything about where creative stands on this alliance.#3. Neither woman is benefiting from this partnershipThis alliance no longer seems to help either star individually. The pairing was supposed to strengthen both women, but neither has gained momentum from it.Giulia and Kiana James were proud that they shared a professional relationship, unlike other tag teams in WWE. However, their bond now seems to be crumbling.Giulia arrived in WWE with a lot of hype due to her accomplishments outside the company. She is a former Women's US Champion with real credibility in the ring. Being half of a failing team hurts that reputation. Giulia's second Women's US Championship reign ended at 112 days, and the post-title run has been forgettable.Kiana is not doing any better. While she has received television time, she has not emerged as a more important character because of the pairing. She got a title shot against Tiffany Stratton and still lost because of the partnership friction. Both women are being held back by this alliance, not elevated by it.#2. Kiana James is in line for a singles pushKiana James has quietly been positioned as someone WWE has a legitimate interest in. She got a clean shot at the Women's US Title last week.Despite being booked as a manager, James repeatedly stole the spotlight during her singles matches, including qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match by defeating Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax.Since arriving on the main roster, Kiana has shown strong character work and confidence on the mic. A breakup angle would allow her to stand out more naturally. In tag teams, one performer often becomes overshadowed, and Giulia’s international popularity may have unintentionally limited Kiana’s ability to fully connect with audiences.WWE may feel that the 28-year-old star is ready to break out on her own. Splitting her from Giulia would give Kiana James the chance to fully establish herself as a singles competitor. A solo run would allow her to develop her own rivalries, promos, and storylines without having to share the spotlight with a partner. SmackDown’s women’s division is also lacking established heel singles stars, and Kiana could easily step into that role.#1. WWE has given up on GiuliaWWE breaking up this duo strongly indicates that creative has given up on its original main-roster plan for Giulia. She debuted on Friday Night SmackDown with immense hype, but her subsequent booking quickly became inconsistent and directionless.Giulia has two Women's US Championship reigns, but her booking since her second loss has been flat. Her title match against Tiffany Stratton was not even included on the WrestleMania 42 card and instead took place on a regular episode of SmackDown, which felt like a step down. Giulia ended up losing the title after a 112-day reign, and not long after, her partner also came up short in a title opportunity, partly because of Giulia’s interference.On the latest episode of SmackDown, Giulia and Kiana James faced Paige and Brie Bella. During the bout, The Beautiful Madness crashed neck-first to the outside following a miscue. Paige quickly took advantage of the situation and pinned Kiana James to win.There is no championship program for Giulia, no clear direction, and no momentum. Breaking up the partnership with Kiana James could therefore be less about launching Giulia into bigger opportunities and more about WWE quietly moving away from the duo altogether. While The Beautiful Madness still has the talent to become a major star, her current booking suggests the company may not view her as an immediate priority.
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