Carmella, Graves’ girlfriend in real life, attempted to dive between the bottom rope and middle rope to land on Banks at ringside. Although she succeeded in connecting with her opponent, Carmella landed on her face and kicked herself in the back of the head.
Speaking on his After The Bell podcast, Graves said Carmella has stepped up her game since she returned to the ring in December. He also provided an update on her health after the match against Banks.
Carmella lost the match after her sommelier, Reginald, was ejected from ringside. Banks then made Carmella tap out to the Bank Statement to retain her SmackDown Women’s Championship.
Carmella’s WWE Royal Rumble appearances
Based on Corey Graves’ comments, Carmella does not look likely to take time off after her awkward landing at the WWE Royal Rumble. Not only did she continue the match against Sasha Banks, but she competed in the Women’s Royal Rumble later in the show.
Carmella entered at No. 24 and lasted 47 seconds. She eliminated Nikki Cross in that time before being eliminated by Tamina.
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