Kiana James Now Representing Giulia On WWE SmackDown
Kiana James made her official return to WWE TV on the July 25th episode of WWE SmackDown, appearing as the new representative for WWE Women’s United States Champion Giulia.
Giulia was confronted by former WWE Women’s US Champion Zelina Vega, who wanted her rematch.
James, speaking for Giulia, said that the match will take place on the August 1st episode of WWE SmackDown.
Clipboard Karen?! @ZelinaVegaWWE, that was wild 😬 pic.twitter.com/ApWt50cQUk
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2025
James returned to the ring on WWE Main Event before the July 18th episode of WWE SmackDown. She was later spotted in the background on SmackDown.
In April, James confirmed she suffered a leg injury and was in the middle of her rehab. She had been off WWE TV since June 2024.
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