Paige and Brie Bella defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships on May 23, 2026 [1].
The victory maintains the duo's grip on the titles during a high-profile broadcast designed to build momentum for upcoming international events. This win secures their position as the dominant force in the women's tag team division heading into the next tour.
The match took place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana [2]. The event was part of the Saturday Night's Main Event broadcast, which featured three championships on the line, including the World Tag Team and Intercontinental titles [3].
Nia Jax and Lash Legend, collectively known as The Irresistible Forces, attempted to seize the belts but were unsuccessful in their challenge. The champions managed to overcome the power advantage of their opponents to keep the titles in their possession [4].
"Brie Bella and Paige beat The Irresistible Forces at Saturday Night's Main Event to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships," Bleacher Report said [5].
The event served as a key stop for the company as it prepares for further competition. "One week out from Clash in Italy, WWE is taking over Fort Wayne, Indiana with Saturday Night's Main Event live from Allen County War Memorial Coliseum," Sports Illustrated said [6].
Fightful Staff said that Paige and Brie Bella defended their titles against the duo of Jax and Legend in the contest [7]. The victory ensures that the current champions will carry the gold into the upcoming Clash in Italy event.
“Paige and Brie Bella defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships”
By retaining the titles in a televised special, Paige and Brie Bella establish themselves as the primary targets for other teams in the division. The timing of the win, occurring just one week before Clash in Italy, suggests the WWE is positioning this championship rivalry as a central plot point for its international expansion and upcoming premium live events.
