Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for September 26, 2018

In New Orleans, Louisiana, it is the day of WrestleMania. Brie and Nikki try to figure out how they can sneak alcohol into the arena so they can celebrate the progress in the women's division in the last few years. On the way to the arena, however, Lana accidentally knocks the alcohol out of her hands.

Nia Jax is worried about being at her first WrestleMania, but she has decided to put her big girl pants on do what she does everyday. Meanwhile, Nattie tells Paige that she had a big fight with TJ, whom she wants to make her feel like the most special girl in the world and not just a fly on the wall. Paige talks with TJ backstage, and Nattie soon shows up. Nattie explains herself, and Paige gets them idea to get them to talk things out only to realize she may have made a big mistake. Nattie ends up feeling worse instead of better, and she ends up feeling defeated and not as confident since TJ is being blunt with her. Nattie says she feels insignificant, but Paige tells her she is not insignificant and that she has to be confident by her own means.

Paige and Sonya Deville talk about the full-circle nation of their main roster debuts taking place in the exact same venues four years apart, then WrestleMania commences.

Backstage, Paige asks Daniel Bryan for advice on a retirement speech. He tells her to be proud of her career and accomplishment just like he did, and to be proud of her wrestling heritage as well. He also tells her to focus on the positive and all of the fans and accomplishments made along the way.

Brie and Nikki meet with TJ. TJ talks with them about what is going on between him and Nattie, and they tell him to just compliment her. Afterwards, everyone in the women's dressing room try ot build each other up before the show.

The WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal commences. Brie and Nikki watch from the back as Paige guests on commentary. Paige says she could not be happier for the women's division for having four matches at WrestleMania, but it feels bittersweet since she can't be a part of any of them. Naomi considers her victory in the women's battle royal a testament to the women's division's growth and a historial moment in her career.

Backstage, TJ hands Nattie a bouquet of flowers and a card, saying he is proud of her, much to the surprise of Nattie. Everyone then watches "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey's debut match and is surprised by how good Ronda has gotten in so short a time. Meanwhile, Nia Jax is trying to figure out how she is going to top that, given that Nia and Alexa has not talked to each other much in real life following their tiff. After that, Nia Jax's match with Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women's Championship takes place, and Nia and Alexa bring the house down. After the match, Nia is given a hero's welcome in the back.

After WrestleMania, Brie and Nikki talk about the promises that Nattie made concerning their WWE Superstore appearance. In order to make it right, Brie and Nikki have brunch with some of the fans that were promised a hang-out, and they both apologize to them for everything while also making the brunch an informal Q&A session. Brie realizes that she can't do everything by herself, and realizes that she needs Nikki to lend a hand with the businesses.

Paige, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville head to a shop called "Trashy Diva" as the three of them hang out. Lana texts Paige, but Paige does not answer and the three of them have a laugh about it. Later that night, the three of them have a wild time on Bourbon Street. Later, everyone joins up at a restaurant for drinks. Everyone feels it is surreal that Paige is retiring tomorrow, especially Lana, and Nattie wants Paige to take care of her body and know that she will be there for her.

The following night at the Raw after WrestleMania, Nia Jax has her first photo shoot as WWE Raw Women's Champion. Meanwhile, Paige has to tell the world that she will no longer be an in-ring competitor, and while she does not want to say good-bye, she has to do it. Paige has her retirement speech, and she feels it hurts to tell the people goodbye as she loves the fans and their energy, as they brought her up when she felt at her lowest. Paige is also thankful for her accomplishments in WWE. Afterwards, Paige realizes she has to think about her future.

Bonus clip: Nia Jax gives Paige her support after her retirement speech.