Dave Meltzer recently expressed that WWE considers Kiana James a more prominent star than Giulia, sharing his views on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio podcast. This discussion followed the recent WWE Smackdown episode where RHIYO defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against James and Giulia, with Giulia being the one pinned in the defeat.
Insights from Wrestling Observer Radio Discussion
During the episode, Meltzer told Bryan Alvarez,
“I think that they have kind of come to the idea that Kiana James is actually the bigger star than Giulia.”
Alvarez added that James secured the pinfall that led to her and Giulia earning a title match, highlighting WWE’s focus on pushing James further in the division.
Comparing Performances in the Women’s Royal Rumble
In the women’s Royal Rumble event, James lasted 27 and a half minutes but did not register any eliminations before being eliminated by Raquel Rodriguez. In contrast, Giulia lasted just over 15 minutes and managed to eliminate Zelina before being tossed out by Lyra Valkyria. Since joining WWE Smackdown, James has acted as Giulia’s representative and ally, strengthening their connection within the storyline.
