WWE Total Divas Recap: Tyson Kidd Steps Up, Eva Writes A Bucket List, Nikki Bella Goes Shopping
This week's episode opens as Eva Marie and her hubby get together with Eva's family. She's excited because they haven't had a vacation in ages. Eva's dad loves the hotel and says they're "mackin'."
We scope out some in-ring stuff in which Paige and Alicia meet up with AJ. Backstage, Nikki is all excited because she found a purse that she really wants and it's only $15,000. The Usos are hanging out nearby and Jimmy ribs Nikki a bit over the handbag she desires.
Eva talks with her mom about the family and she suspects that her dad is having some health problems again. Her mom tries to assuage her concerns and for the time being, Eva relents.
In New York, Nattie calls her mom and Tyson checks in with her to see how things are doing. Natalya says she still feels like she has to keep Tyson at arm's length because of everything that has happened.
We get some footage of Eva Marie's family out on the town and then the show cuts to Nattie visiting her mom. Natalya notices that the home is in disrepair and her mom explains that they had a flood and had to tear some things up. Nattie calls Tyson for advice and he says he'll look into whether or not he can come down to help out.
After a break, we're back with Nattie and her mom. Tyson arrives on the scene to help out. He surveys the damage and says it's easy to fix and he can call someone to get it done. Nattie appears shocked that he is so helpful.
The Bella sisters are hanging in their kitchen and Nikki opens up a box full of all kind of fancy clothes. They argue over Nikki's spending and Brie suggests that he sis find a financial planner. Nikki calls Brie a "boner killer" and Brie explains that the correct term is actually "boner crusher." Ah, touché.
Eva tells her fam that she wants to put together a 'bucket list" of things for her dad to do just in case this is their last family get-together. All kinds of activates are discussed, including shooting a machine gun and driving a race car. Eva says its "balls to the wall" from here.
Brie tells her mom about Nikki's plan to buy a hella expensive purse. Her mom kinda, sort supports Nikki on this one.
Back in Tampa, Nattie and Tyson meet with contractors to fix up the house. Nikki is pretty focused on getting it done.
Eva's family does one of those giant hamburger challenges at a pub. They try to get Eva's dad to polish off the burger and he gives up. Looks like they might be putting a little too much pressure on him. Commercial sign.
The show resumes and John Cena presents Nikki with a large package. After some good-natured double entendre, she opens it up and finds the very purse she wanted. She plants a lip-lock on Cena and ends up smearing her bright red lipstick all over his moosh. When Brie sees Nikki strolling into Raw, she gets all over Nikki's case about her fancy-free spending habits. Nikki responds with the super classy reply, "Eat your heart out, b—h." In-ring action ensues and we see Nikki working over Naomi.
After checking in on Nattie's home rehab effort, we get back to Eva's family adventures. She has pre-paid for her dad to go skydiving and he's not too happy with the idea. Eva's family turns on her about the "bucket list" and her dad overhears the discussion. He assures Eva that he's not sick and says they don't need to worry about a bucket list. Eva is upset, yet relieved. She seeks out her dad to make amends and when she finds him, he advised that he's "highly kickin' it." They patch things up and enjoy some family hugs.
Nattie talks to Tyson on the phone and she tells him how much she appreciates what he's doing for the family. Naomi tells Natalya that TJ is doing it all out of love.
Brie takes Nikki to a financial advisor who specializes in working with athletes. He encourages them to think about life after they hit their peaks as entertainers. Brie starts talking about motherhood and how her income might go away if she can't wrestle and she realizes that the proverbial tables have been turned. After the meeting, the sisters talk about investing in wine to help firm up their financial futures. Seems legit.
Nattie talks to Naomi as they look at home furnishings. Naomi encourages Nattie to take a good, long look at her relationship with TJ. Nattie is willing to give that some thought.
Eva Marie and her family end up hitting the racetrack after all and they're going to drive Ferraris at 200 miles per hour. Eva's dad is finally enjoying himself and it looks like everyone is having a great time.
Nattie and Tyson bring Nattie's mom back into the newly refurbished house and she's moved with what she sees. They roll some before and after pics and everyone shares a legitimately touching moment. Nattie gives TJ all the credit for the job and she says that their relationship may be worth salvaging after all. It's a nice note on which to end this episode.